• I’ve had a criminal record check before. Do I still need to have this check?

Modified on Wed, 7 Feb at 4:10 PM

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WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS ARTICLE?

This article provides information for candidates who have had a criminal record check in the past.

WHAT DO I NEED?

N/A.

GUIDANCE:

You may have undergone a criminal record check in the past.

As many criminal offences can occur after the certificate for this check is issued, they are usually only valid at the time they are issued.

Because of this, it is likely that the organisation requesting your background check requires a more up-to-date criminal record certificate for you.

If you are on the update service for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), then you should speak to your prospective employer regarding this, as they will have requested Verifile to carry out a new DBS check.

The Update Service is an online subscription that allows you to keep your standard or enhanced certificates up-to-date, and allows employers to check a certificate online. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-update-service-promotional-material#guidance-for-applicants-

RECAP:

The candidate will understand why a new criminal record check is needed.

FURTHER READING:

For more information on criminal record checks, please visit our website:

Verifile - Criminal Records Checks.