How often should I have a DBS check carried out?

While there is no official expiry date for DBS Checks any information that is displayed on the certificate is only accurate at the time the check was carried out. There may have been changes to the individuals criminal record since their disclosure certificate was issued therefore we recommend that DBS Checks are carried out every three years to ensure that your records are up to date.

Unless the applicant is on the annual update service, please see below for additional information about this.