As of 1st October 2019, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be reducing the cost of DBS checks.
The new fees will be as follows:
The cost of subscribing to the Update Service will continue to be £13 per year and an Adult First Check will also remain unchanged at £6.
Standard and enhanced checks will continue to be free-of-charge for volunteers.
If you’re applying for a check through an Umbrella Body it’s possible that you’ll be charged an additional administration fee on top of the cost of the check.
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