DBS Check Fees from December 2025 (9 November 2024)

From Monday 2nd December 2024, fees for DBS checks will change.  

The new fees will be as follows: 

• Update Service – £16 (per year) 
• Basic DBS check – £21.50 
• Standard DBS check – £21.50  
• Enhanced DBS check – £49.50  
• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) – £49.50 

Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks for volunteer applications will remain free-of-charge.

Read the news item:  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december