The Football Association (The FA)
We administer the criminal records checking process on behalf of The Football Association.
Club and League Welfare Officers
OnlineDisclosures
Fast, simple, cost-effective criminal record processing
99% of people requiring criminal records checks in football are now using the online application process through OnlineDisclosures. This service provides quicker, cost-effective checks which are simple for clubs and organisations to administer.
Online Disclosure checks cost £10 per person, including VAT.
Paper-based applications cost £20 including VAT.
The costs for DBS Enhanced with or without barred list checks are:
| The applicant is | Administration fee paper application method | Administration fee online application method | Government charge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Volunteer | £20 | £10 | Nil | £20 or £10 depending on application method |
| Not a Volunteer | £20 | £10 | £44 | £64 or £54 depending on application method |
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Help and Support
For help and support during the criminal record check application process contact the FA DBS administration team:
1 Wilford Business Park,
Ruddington Lane,
Nottingham,
NG11 7EP
Telephone:
0115 9694600
