A subscription to the Update Service costs £16 per year, it’s free if you’re a volunteer. The Update Service allows you to:

  • keep your DBS certificate up to date
  • take your DBS certificate from role to role – the roles must be in the same workforce and the same level of DBS check
  • add multiple DBS certificates to your account
  • see which organisations use the service to check your DBS certificate status

In order to join the update service, renew your subscription, or learn more about the service, please use the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-guide-for-applicants/dbs-update-service-applicant-guide