Wednesday, 04 May 2011
At Directgov you can now find information and access to services for CRB applicants and the general public.
The CRB section on Directgov can be found in Employment - Starting a new job. It comprises of the following guides:
Criminal record checks: an introduction
Find out why criminal checks are needed and what the check involves.
Applying for a criminal records check
Find out what you will need to provide and the different types of criminal record checks available.
How to fill out the criminal record check application form
Top tips and advice on how to avoid some common mistakes.
What to do while your criminal record check is being processed
Find out how long your criminal record check is likely to take, if you can start work before it arrives and how to track the progress of your application.
After you’ve received your CRB certificate
What to do if there is an mistake on your completed certificate.
Within these guides applicants will find a list of acceptable identity documents, tips for completing the application form and information about raising a dispute as well as links to the continuation sheet, online tracking and online disputes and enquiry forms.