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Registered Body Guidance

The CRB is committed to providing a high standard of service to its customers. This includes the provision of easy, accessible and clear guidance on how to get the best out of the Disclosure service.

To help Lead Countersignatories and Countersignatories, the CRB has developed guidance for Registered Bodies.

For specific guidance please visit the pages listed below.

Click here for Umbrella Body guidance

• Application eguide A virtual guide to completing the new application form
• Certificate Security Features CRB Disclosures contain a number of security features that can be used to verify whether a Disclosure has been counterfeited or altered in any way.
• Continuation Sheets Continuation Sheet, guidance
• De- Registration Appeals Process If the CRB refuse to register, or decide to cancel the registration of your organisation and you do not agree you can appeal by writing to us stating why you believe the decision is incorrect.
• Conditions for Registration Conditions to be met if an organisation wishes to incorporate CRB checks into their recruitment, licensing or appointment processes.
• Eligible Posts Categories listed that represent the professions, offices, employments, work and occupations that are known as the exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Free of charge disclosures The CRB will issue a Disclosure "free of charge" if the person for whom a Disclosure is required satisfies certain criteria
• Handling of Disclosure Information Secure Storage, Handling , Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure information
• Handling Police Force Information Enhanced Disclosures may contain ‘approved’ information. This is non-conviction information provided by the police from their local records.
• How to change your Registration Details It is the responsibility of all Registered Bodies to keep the CRB informed about any material changes to their registration.
• How to Raise a Dispute Disputes must be raised with the CRB within 3 months of the date of the issue of the Disclosure.
• ID Checking Process Registered Bodies play an important role in the provision of the Disclosure service.
• Payment Matters Payment Matters
• Recruitment of Ex-offenders It is a requirement of the CRB’s Code of Practice that all Registered Bodies must treat Disclosure applicants who have a criminal record fairly and do not discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
• RB Checking Process Registered Bodies play an important role in the provision of the Disclosure service
• Overseas If you are recruiting people from overseas and wish to check their overseas criminal record, a CRB Check may not provide a complete picture of their criminal record that may or may not exist.