The tables below detail the DBS fees and charges applicable for using our service, with effect from 1 April 2024.

Disclosure and Barring Service charges	Cost
Enhanced DBS Disclosure	£38.00
Standard DBS Disclosure	£18.00
Basic Disclosure	£18.00

Our handling charges	Cost
Handling fee for DBS checks using our online application service	£10 + VAT
External ID Validation check	£10.00 + VAT
DBS Adult First Check	£6 + £5 fee + VAT
Additional account access for existing customers	Free of charge
Advice, support and guidance around all aspects of safe recruitment	Free of charge

Please note;

The DBS waive their fee for Standard and Enhanced level checks for volunteers, to see if a check qualifies as a free-of-charge volunteer, is available at DBS check application process for volunteers

The DBS do not waive the Basic level check fee for volunteers.

Our handling charges are still incurred, even if the DBS waive the fee for a volunteer, as our costs are still the same.

The cost of subscription to the DBS Update Service remains the same at £13 per year. If you have any questions regarding the DBS process please visit our webpage at Safer Recruitment Service email disclose@devon.gov.uk or call 01392 383266 (Option 2).