ID Checks
Receive a real-time verification of a person’s documents with an ID Check. Register now to enhance your vetting processes and stay compliant with best practice.
DBS and other vetting checks processed per year
Our quickest turnaround time to-date for an ID Check
of clients would recommend us
What is an ID Check?
Our ID Checks enable you to confirm identities. You’ll be better protected against the threats of fraudsters and identity theft, and confident that the people in your workforce are who they say they are. Our ID Checks can be used in addition to other checks available with Checks Direct for a comprehensive vetting process.
Eligibility for ID Checks
Our ID Checks are suited to all sorts of employers who require smart solutions and they aren’t limited to a specific industry. Any employer can use the service to check the documents of their applicants.
We’re serious about making our services as easy to use as possible. That’s why we put ourselves at the forefront of technology and digital solutions. You will have the ability to create bespoke workflow journeys in line with government regulations.
Benefits of ID Checks with us
Carrying out employment screening is important for safeguarding. We help you save time, money and resources. You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Safety
Make safer recruitment decisions and vet staff to a higher standard.
Trust
Build trust in your organisation and amongst your community.
Reassurance
Receive accurate reports and have peace of mind in your recruitment decisions.
Efficiency
Meet your resource demands with our fast-track vetting system.
Retention
Increase staff retention by appointing the right people in the right places.
Compliance
Receive advice to perform the right level of check and meet industry standards.
Our process
Our process is accessible and straightforward thanks to our bespoke system. As an Umbrella Body of the DBS, we provide a reliable and efficient service that can be tailored to your needs.
We go above and beyond to provide first-class customer care, and one-to-one expert advice is available every step of the way from our dedicated and accredited team.
Easy and free registration
You can set up an account in a matter of minutes, submit applications on our user-friendly portal and manage checks on your dashboard.
Applying for checks
To ensure efficiency, our team will use their expertise to check your applications. We will make sure the information is accurate and valid.
Receive your results
You will be notified when the results are ready. Our fast turnaround provides confirmation of your checks and peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An ID document must show an applicant’s name to be valid. The only exception to this is if the passport shows the applicants maiden name – in that case, a UK marriage certificate can be used to support the application. Applicants often use their driving license or passport for ID Checks.
If the document is out-of-date then it isn’t considered a valid form of ID and can’t be used. The applicant should renew the document at the earliest possible opportunity to process the application.
You must see the original ID for the applicant you are checking, otherwise it’s not possible to determine whether it is a legitimate document. Photocopies or scans aren’t acceptable.
To complete ID Checks, you need to register with us and select the documents you want applicants to upload. Our ID Checks are integrated with Credas. It sends an invitation for applicants and employees to download a smartphone application and login using unique registration codes. The ID Checks will ask for a ‘selfie’ and uses biometric facial recognition technology to confirm that the self-taken picture matches the image on the ID document. Then it will be ask the applicant to upload the documents requested by the employer.
Supporting services
Our additional services can be used alongside ID Checks to provide comprehensive compliance and piece of mind.
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