Homes for Ukraine DBS Surgeries

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How to get your documents verified

Once you have registered with Barnet Council as a sponsor, details of how to apply for the DBS will be emailed to you with a confirmed booking date. Each person will need to have their ID documents verified in person.

ID document verifications can now be done at our DBS surgeries at Bristol Avenue, Colindale.

If you need support with your online application you can do this at our Colindale site.

What to take with you

If you have already applied online, you will need your DBS application reference number.

Each applicant also needs to bring the original versions of these documents (no photocopies or printed forms from websites):

At least 1 in-date photographic ID: 

  • passport
  • driver’s licence (plastic card)
  • biometric residence card

At least 2 proof of address documents that aren't older than 3 months or an internet copy: 

  • driver’s licence (if it hasn't been used as ID)
  • utility bill
  • bank statement
  • HMRC statement (P45/P60)
  • Council Tax statement
  • pension, child or Universal Credit benefit Statement
  • letter from a school principal or Headteacher

These aren't essential but if you have any of the following documents, please bring them as well:

  • EEA National ID card
  • marriage/civil partnership certificate (as evidence of change of name)
  • birth certificate

If you don't bring all the correct documents, we won't be able to complete the checks.

Where to go

Please attend your confirmed booking at: 

2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, NW9 4EW

When you arrive ask for the Homes for Ukraine DBS team.

We are closed on public holidays.

What to expect at the surgery

Checks could take up to 20 minutes, so you may have a short wait if we are busy.

Help with your DBS check

If you have any questions about DBS checks, please email UkraineDBS@Barnet.gov.uk or call the helpline on 020 8359 6017.