An Enhanced DBS check cost is £49.50 for the government fee, often referred to as the DBS fee.
The DBS fee is the same regardless of whether a barred list check is included. When an Enhanced DBS check is processed through an umbrella body, an administration fee is added, meaning the total cost is usually between £60 and £90, depending on the provider. Administration fees typically cover application processing, system access, and the application being checked over by the Umbrella Body.
If you are an individual looking to apply for an Enhanced DBS check for yourself, you can begin your application using the button below.
How Much is an Enhanced DBS Check For An Individual?
An Enhanced DBS check cost is £49.50 for the government fee, often referred to as the DBS fee, plus an admin fee. If you are a volunteer, and do not receive any payment or incentive for your work, the government fee is waived.
To check out the latest price for an Enhanced DBS check for an individual, please visit our pricing page.
What affects the Enhanced DBS check cost?
The total Enhanced DBS check cost depends on:
- The fixed DBS DBS fee
- The administration fee charged by the Umbrella Body
- Whether the applicant is a volunteer
If the applicant is a volunteer, there is no DBS fee to pay – only the admin fee.
The DBS fee itself is set by the Government, while any administration fees vary depending on the provider.
Organisations and employers often use Umbrella Bodies like Quicker DBS, Employment Tools, or Faster DBS to get a lower Enhanced DBS Check cost.
| Feature | Quicker DBS | Employment Tools | Faster DBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Larger organisations and high-volume DBS processing | Organisations needing multiple employment checks and training | Organisations that need DBS checks completed quickly |
| Primary focus | Scalable DBS with co-branding and white-label options | All-in-one employment checks and compliance platform | Super-fast DBS processing with guaranteed timescales |
| DBS checks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other employment checks | Optional | ID, Right to Work, Reference Checks and more | Optional |
| Training courses | Optional | Yes | No |
| Branding options | Co-branding, full white-label, and ability to become an Umbrella Body available | Cobranding & customisable email templates | Some cobranding available |
| Speed of processing | Fast and scalable | Same Day Processing | Super-fast with guarantees |
| Money-back guarantees | No | No | Yes |
| Ideal organisation size | Medium to large | Any size | Any size |
| Pricing | Contact for pricing | From £3.63 | |
| Dedicated support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Find Out More | Find Out More | Find Out More |
Enhanced DBS Check Cost FAQ
Can I get an enhanced DBS for free?
Only volunteers do not have to pay the DBS fee. The Admin fee from the Umbrella Body will still need to be paid.
How long does an enhanced DBS check take in 2026?
The majority of Enhanced DBS checks take between 7 and 14 days (plus printing and postage time). However, they can also be completed a lot sooner.
What is the difference between a DBS check and an enhanced DBS check?
A Basic DBS only shows unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands. A standard DBS check shows spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands. An Enhanced DBS check includes the same information but may also include relevant information held by local police and, where required, barred list checks.
Who pays for enhanced DBS?
Either the organisation applying for the DBS check or the applicant who the check is for can pay.