FAQ's - Disclosure Applications
Whilst this group of FAQ's primarily relates to Disclosure application enquiries, it also provides further information on the Disclosure process which may be of interest or assistance to applicants. A number of the questions and answers may also appear under other FAQ headings for ease of reference.
- How does the Disclosure service work? (2)
- How does the application process function? (4)
- How do I obtain Registration and Disclosure application forms? (20)
- Is there a cost involved? (5)
- Who pays the cost for the check? (6)
- How does the applicant know which Disclosure is required? (9)
- Do I need to submit anything else with my Disclosure application form? (47)
- We are a UK-based organisation that will be making standard or enhanced disclosure applications in relation to positions where the work is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Can we become a registered body with Disclosure Scotland? (53)
- Is it compulsory to apply for a Disclosure? (10)
- Is more than one Disclosure required? (11)
- How often can a check be applied for and is a Disclosure necessary before applying for a job? (7)
- How long is a Disclosure valid for? (8)
- Who is the Disclosure sent to? (12)
- How long does it take to get a Disclosure? (3)
- How will I receive my Disclosure? (38)
- In what circumstances would Disclosure Scotland contact me after my application was submitted and prior to my Disclosure being issued? (52)
- I haven't received my Disclosure yet. What do I need to do? (42)
- I've received my Disclosure and it contains criminal convictions or further information. Does this mean that I will not get the job? (43)
- Is there a right of appeal if information is incorrect? (13)
- What is meant by "non-conviction " information? (21)
- Is conviction information recorded post-issue of a Disclosure notified to Registered Bodies? (22)
- Do students qualify for free checks? (23)
- Do volunteers within the statutory sector qualify for free checks? (24)
- Do foster carers and applicants for adoption require to be checked? (28)
- What is an "exempted question"? (27)
- Is foreign conviction information included in Disclosures? (29)
- I intend to emigrate to another country. Will that country request details of my criminal history? (49x)
- Is there an age limit on who can apply for a Disclosure? (37)
- Does Disclosure Scotland check "List 99" and the Department of Health Lists in England & Wales? (40)
- Some FAQ's on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (41)
- Are Disclosures portable (the idea of "portability")? (44)
- I work at or out of a UK airport and require an "airside pass". What part does Disclosure Scotland carry out in this process? (46)
- If I am self employed can I obtain a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure? (48)
- I'm a transgender person and have concerns about this being disclosed to the person or organisation requesting me to undertake a Disclosure check. Are you able to provide me with some guidance? (50x)
