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# CLIENT GUIDE — DBS Identity Requirements

#### DBS Identity Guidance Documents

To complete a DBS application correctly, please download and follow the relevant guidance below.

### 📄 Download Guidance

**Basic DBS Checks**  
→ D[ownload Basic DBS ID Guidance](https://www.checks-direct.co.uk/hubfs/Checks%20Direct%20ID%20Guidance%20-%20Basic.pdf?hsLang=en)

**Standard & Enhanced DBS Checks**  
[→ Download Standard & Enhanced DBS Guidance](https://www.checks-direct.co.uk/hubfs/Checks%20Direct%20ID%20Guidance%20-%20Standard%20and%20Enhanced.pdf?hsLang=en)

### When To Use Each Guide

- Use **Basic** for Basic DBS applications
- Use **Standard/Enhanced** for all higher-level DBS checks

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