Mandatory DBS Update Service 2024 | A Guide to Subscription | London TfL PCO and Taxi Driver Licence

A complete guide to completing the mandatory DBS update service for London (and UK) taxi and private hire (PCO) driver's licence application. Enhance criminal record check. https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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DBS Update Service licensing requirement
This Notice supplements the information in TPH Notice 07/23, confirming that the
DBS Update Service licensing requirement was introduced on 26 February 2024.
The requirement has been introduced in response to the Department for Transport
(DfT) Statutory Standards, that included a requirement for all applicants for a taxi or
private hire vehicle (PHV) driver's licence to register with, and subscribe to, the DBS
Update Service.
From 26 February 2024, we will not grant a taxi or PHV driver's licence (including
those seeking to renew an existing licence) unless an applicant has registered for
the DBS Update Service. This will apply to all applicants who have applied for a taxi
or PHV licence, including those who submitted an application prior to 26 February
2024 which is yet to be determined.
Once licensed, you must maintain continuous subscription with the DBS Update
Service.
More information on the DBS Update Service and how to register can be
found here.
We have also produced two guidance documents, that explain the requirements and
assist applicants and licensees to comply with the requirement:
• DBS update service guidance
• DBS application guidance
There are a number of benefits of signing up to the DBS Update Service.
The DBS Update Service costs £13 per year and enables anyone who applies for an
enhanced criminal record check to keep their criminal record certificate up-to-date
and will allow TfL to carry out a status check on the certificate.
Once subscribed, you will only be required to provide a new criminal record check if
the DBS tells us that something has changed.
So, unless something has changed, this will save you both time and money, as when
you apply to renew your licence you will not have to apply and pay for a new
enhanced DBS check.
Once drivers have registered with the DBS Update Service, we will then routinely
check with the DBS for new information every six months starting from the date their
next licence is granted.

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