For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt
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What Documents Are Accepted as Proof of Address for a DBS Check?
This applies to both standalone UK address checks and address verification as part of a DBS check.
As part of your DBS check, it is required that we check a valid document for your current address.
The DBS will use the same address to post a copy of your certificate once the search is complete.
We can accept one of the following:
- **Utility bill (last 3 months) — paper copy only (gas, electricity, water, landline, broadband)**
- **Bank or building society statement (last 3 months) — paper copy only**
- **Council tax letter (last 1 year) — paper copy only**
- **Benefits letter (last 1 year) — paper copy only (job seeker allowance, housing benefit, tax credits)**
- **Mortgage Statement (issued in the past 12 months)**
Please make sure to upload a live photo of the full document page, showing **your full current name**, **type of document and date of issue.** You will also need to ensure that the document states **your full current address.**
These are the only acceptable documents we can use for an address check with a DBS check as we can only verify particular documents in comparison to a manual check.
