How do I get a Police Check?

 

United Kingdom

 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously CRB checks)

You’ll find all the information you need here: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview

You will find the online application forms here: https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record

*Applicants (job candidates) can’t do a criminal records check on themselves. Instead, they can apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service

You will need the following documents in order to complete the form, if you have everything prepared it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to complete

• Basic fee of £23
• Copy of your Passport, Driving License or National Insurance Number
• Information from a utility bill (gas, electricity or telephone) at your home address • Your address details covering at least the past five years

You will need to provide 3 forms of identification to Disclosure Scotland. These should confirm your name, date of birth and current address, e.g. driving licence, passport, utility bill, rental agreement/mortgage, or bank statement.

 

Ireland

 

Garda Vetting

You’ll find all the information you need here: https://www.garda.ie/en/About-Us/Online-Services/Data-Protection-FOI-Police-Certificates/Police-Certificates.html

 

Netherlands

 

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

You’ll find all the information you need here: https://www.government.nl/topics/identification-documents/question-and-answer/how-do-i-apply-for-a-certificate-of-conduct-vog

The fee for processing your application is €41,35