The Fastest & Best Solution for every Organisation's DBS Checks
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Why use CRBonline for DBS Checks
Simply put, there is no other DBS platform that is better than ours. We provide the quickest, most flexible, most intuitive and user friendly DBS Check platform available.
Plus, we bring a premium service, at an extremely cost effective price. Our admin fees are up to 70% less that other DBS Check Providers.
There are no hidden or extra costs either. You can register for us for free, and explore our platform without spending a penny.
Fastest DBS Check
The fastest DBS Checks available. Our platform is designed so Applicants and Clients can undertake their Applications with extreme efficiency.
Our system is plugged in directly to the Home Office DBS system, so no delays.
Many of our DBS Checks are returned within 48 hours.
Ultra Modern Platform
Our DBS Check online platform was completely re-written in 2024, and is regularly receiving upgrades.
Intuitive design means fewer delays and a faster DBS Check.
Over 90% of Applicants that have used ours and other systems, prefer ours.
Tried & Tested
We've been doing this since 2007, back when it was a CRB Check, and when everything was a paper form.
One of the first adopters of the e-bulk DBS system, now among the oldest and most reliable DBS Umbrella providers available.
Countless DBS Applications later, we are even more passionate about providing the best experience possible.
Features that make a difference.
Our DBS Check Platform is designed around ease of use, being intuitive, and providing features that others can’t compete with.
The Fastest DBS Checks Possible With e-Bulk
e-bulk is the online digital system for DBS Checks that we use to submit DBS Checks to, and receive electronic certificates from Disclosure and Barring Service.
It is only available to a limited number of organisations, and requires a significant amount of investment to build interfaces that are Government approved.
Get Great Support
Get first class support with the DBS Check process from our friendly support team.
Our Platform has been carefully designed to be intuitive as possible, so you probably won’t need much help.
But…if and when you do we’ve got it covered.
Benefit from an easy to navigate and searchable Knowledge Base with helpful articles. Demonstrator videos featuring Lydia, our DBS Check platform expert, who is always on hand.
If you’re still stuck, then our UK based support team are on hand to help.
What people think about us?
National Nursey Provider
"Thanks so much for your support – always really helpful and clear, much appreciated!"
Education Recruitment
"We have lots of recruitment activity going on all the time, and your platform makes it much easier to track exactly where all our DBS requirements are. We also love the internal messaging and applicant pay features...things missing from our previous provider"
Domiciliary Care
"It was so easy, I didn't struggle"
DBS Applicant
"Brilliant! Fast and easy to understand."
DBS Applicant
"Easy and straight forward to complete"
DBS Applicant
"Very easy to do, thanks"
DBS Applicant
What people think about us?
"Brilliant! Fast and easy to understand."
DBS Applicant
"It was so easy, I didn't struggle"
DBS Applicant
"Easy and straight forward to complete"
DBS Applicant
"Very easy to do, thanks"
DBS Applicant
"Nothing else [to say] it was a smooth process"
DBS Application
"Good standard of Application Form. Easy to fill out Thanks"
DBS Applicant
Quick and understandable
DBS Applicant
"Really enjoying how this platform allows us to administer DBS Applications for all our sites. Much faster and cheaper than our previous solution."
National Nursey Provider
"Thanks so much for your support – always really helpful and clear, much appreciated!"
Education Recruitment
"We have lots of recruitment activity going on all the time, and your platform makes it much easier to track exactly where all our DBS requirements are. We also love the internal messaging and applicant pay features...things missing from our previous provider"
Domiciliary Care Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular questions we get about DBS Checks and our Platform
FAQ's about our Platform
How much does it cost to register with CRBonline.co.uk?
To register for an Client account to process DBS Checks, it costs precisely…nothing…zilch…zero pounds…gratis..free..(you get the idea).
Furthermore, you can have as many internal organisation users as you like.
You’ll only ever pay us for DBS Check you want to process, only moments before it is sent off to Disclosure and Barring Service for processing.
What is the e-bulk system?
“E-Bulk was introduced by the Disclosure & Barring Service to facilitate a more efficient and quicker means of submitting applications.
The system adopts a two way data transfer and so application results and tracking codes are also sent to CRBonline and can be accessed usually with 2-3 hours. The e-bulk system was adopted by CRBonline as it negated the need for paper forms and gave our users a quicker and easier system to use.
When DBS Check applications are submitted using CRBonline they are sent to the Disclosure & Barring Service within several minutes, ensuring a faster turn around.”
Are you really the Fastest DBS Check Provider?
Yes, definitely !
But, if we’re being completely transparent…there are other providers that can also claim this. The truth is that once a DBS Check Application is sent to the Disclosure and Barring Service, there is nothing that a DBS Umbrella company can do to influence the processing speed.
The ways in which a DBS Umbrella company makes them faster is by:
- Being an e-bulk registered provider
- Providing an intuitive platform for clients that allows rapid and easy registration and administration of the DBS Applicants
- Providing an intuitive platform for Applicants to be able to quickly and effortlessly complete their side of the Application process
- Notify you as soon as that DBS Check is complete
- Provide a rapid support service for when queries arise
We know this, because this is precisely what we excel in…and so yes, we’re the fastest!
I've got multiple office staff that need to access the DBS Platform, can you deal with that?
We’re not surprised…we know that organisations can have lots of individuals that require access, recruitment staff, compliance staff, managers, finance staff…
On top of that, you might have multiple branches or divisions.
So to deal with this we do the following:
- Provide as many user logins as you need
- Provide granular permissions that can be set to ensure your GDPR policy is not contravened
- Provide a ‘Locations’ feature, allowing you to separate off different departments\branches, only allowing access where you deem appropriate
Of course, for these sort of premium features, you probably expect to pay additional licensing costs…but you’d be wrong. Have as many locations or user logins as you want, we don’t mind…you’ll still only pay for the DBS Checks you process.
Sounds good...what else have you got bundled in ?
Well, we know there is a choice of DBS Check providers out there, so we try hard to not provide the best platform for the features you’d expect…we also give you some ones you probably didn’t…all included for free of course.
- Onboard messaging – talk directly with your DBS Applicants through a dedicated messaging feature. Create your own templates to make this process even easier.
- Notes and Reminders – set up automated notes and reminders. We designed this for organisations that want DBS renewals, but it is totally flexible, and can be set up for anything
- Reporting – Find out more, reduce your report writing time
- Communication flows – use your own templates and free form to customise messages to your Applicants at key points in the process.
Do I need your software installed?
No, it is all browser based, work with all the major web browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
Is the DBS Check data secure?
Yes. 2FA authentication, keeps your account secure.
All our communications with Government servers require extensive security protocols.
All data transfer is encrypted, as you would expect,
General DBS FAQ's
How much does a DBS Check cost?
A DBS Check through an Umbrella Body usually has two elements to the charge that make up the final cost.
The first is the charge that must be paid to Disclosure and Barring Service. This is a fixed fee, and it doesn’t matter whether you are processing one per year or thousands, the rate is per application.
- For Basic DBS Check: £21.50
- For Standard DBS Check: £21.50
- For Enhanced DBS Check: £49.50
- For Enhanced DBS Check with Adults’ and\or Children’s Barred List Check: £49.50
The second element is the admin fee that the Umbrella Body charges to process the application. These do often vary with volume…CRBonline admin fees start at £6.00 per application.
What are the levels of DBS Check available?
There are three primary levels of DBS checks: Basic, Standard, and Enhanced. Employers should evaluate the role’s specific duties and responsibilities to identify the appropriate level of check required, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment for their workplace and stakeholders.
How long does a DBS Check take?
Most DBS Checks are completed within 48 hours. Though this can depend upon the type. Basic level DBS checks are very fast, usually back within hours. Standard DBS Checks rarely go past 5 working days, with the majority back 24-48 hours. Enhanced Checks go to Local Police Forces. These can be very quick, back the same day, but on average they take longer than Standard and Basic DBS Checks.
For Enhanced Checks, the vast majority are completed within 10 working days.
What does a DBS Check check for?
A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check reveals information about a person’s criminal history, helping employers make safer recruitment decisions.
The specific information disclosed depends on the type of DBS check requested: Basic, Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred Lists.
This could include spent and unspent convictions, or in the most in depth check levels, notes on Police files.
Certain level of DBS Check, also checks whether an individual has been banned from working with certain vulnerable groups.
"Really enjoying how this platform allows us to administer DBS Applications for all our sites. Much faster and cheaper than our previous solution."