Other official rates Checked 2026-08-11

DBS check fees

Basic £21.50 · Standard £21.50 · Enhanced £49.50 (incl. barred lists)
per check · valid 2024-12-01 → until changed

What is the DBS check fees right now?

The current figure is Basic £21.50 · Standard £21.50 · Enhanced £49.50 (incl. barred lists) (per check), effective from 2024-12-01 to until changed, according to DBS / gov.uk. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Fees reduced 1 Dec 2024. Volunteer standard/enhanced checks free; Update Service £16/year.

Cite this figure

The DBS check fees is Basic £21.50 · Standard £21.50 · Enhanced £49.50 (incl. barred lists) (per check), effective from 2024-12-01 (current until changed). Source: DBS / gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dbs-check-requests-guidance-for-employers), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceDBS / gov.uk
Valid from2024-12-01
Valid tountil changed
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
Basic £18, Standard £18, Enhanced £38 before 2024-12-01

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