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 checkCostHandling feeTotal cost
VolunteerFree£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

Pay for standard check + handling fee

Pay for enhanced check + 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.