Apply for a Level 2 disclosure

A Level 2 disclosure shows criminal record information. It helps organisations make sure you're suitable for the role you're applying for. It used to be called a standard disclosure.

What Level 2 is used for

It's only used for specific roles, such as :

  • solicitors
  • accountants
  • prison workers

It's also used for:

  • Security Industry Authority licences
  • registration with The Gambling Commission

The organisation you're working with will tell you if you need this disclosure.

What a Level 2 disclosure shows

A Level 2 disclosure shows:

  • unspent convictions
  • certain spent convictions
  • certain spent childhood convictions and children’s hearings outcomes
  • any notification requirements (instructions someone must follow if they're placed on the Sex Offenders Register)
  • unspent cautions (but not a childhood caution)
  • other relevant information held by the police

How to apply

It's a two-stage process:

  1. An organisation needs to start the application for you.
  2. You then get an email with a link to complete the application. 

You cannot apply until the organisation starts the application. You'll be asked to sign in using ScotAccount before you apply, or to create an account if you not have one.

ScotAccount is a secure way to access public services online. It makes accessing services easier because you can use one account to sign in to different services and verify your personal information.

Sharing your disclosure

Disclosure Scotland usually processes applications within 14 days, unless they need more information.

Once it's processed Disclosure Scotland will send you an email. This will have a secure link to sign in and view your disclosure.

When you view your disclosure you can then share it with the organisation you applied with.

Cost

It costs £25 for a Level 2 disclosure.

Offline options

If you cannot apply online, there are offline options.

Help

You can contact Disclosure Scotland for help:

The helpline is open Monday to Wednesday 9am to 4pm, Thursday 11am to 4pm, and Friday 9am to 3.30pm.

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