Last updated: 18 June 2025
Next review: 22 April 2026
Waltham Forest Council is registered as an umbrella body offering a fast and secure online DBS service to companies and individuals who require a DBS to be undertaken.
| Type of check | Cost | Handling fee | Total cost |
| Volunteer | Free | £25 | £25 |
| Standard | £21.50 | £25 | £46.50 |
| Enhanced | £49.50 | £25 | £74.50 |
| Enhanced with barred lists | £49.50 | £25 | £74.50 |
If you require further information about the level of check you will require, please visit the DBS website for guidance.
How to pay for a DBS check
Pay for your DBS check by clicking on the appropriate link below, then adding your handling fee to the shopping basket.
Volunteer check is (Free) + handling fee
What happens next
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from the Waltham Forest DBS Team. The email will contain guidance and a secure link for you to proceed with your online check.