How to register

Before you apply, you must check which disclosure levels your organisation can ask for.

There’s information about the different disclosure levels. There are also free training sessions you can sign up to.

How to register

Once you’re ready to register, complete:

1. an accredited body application form
2. a countersignatory form - for each person you want as a countersignatory

You application needs to include proof of identity for:

• the registered person (lead signatory)
• anyone nominated to be a countersignatory

Send the completed form to: DSAPRegistration@disclosurescotland.gov.scot

Disclosure Scotland will carry out checks to make sure the lead signatory and countersignatories are suitable to handle disclosure information.

After you register

Once your registration is approved you'll be given instructions on how to set up your account. You'll be sent a unique link to create a ScotAccount and sign in.

You'll also be given a countersignatory code. You need to use your own code when starting disclosure applications. You must not share your code.

Registration costs

It costs a minimum of £125 each year to be an accredited body. This fee covers the lead signatory and up to 4 countersignatories.

Any countersignatories added after initial registration will cost £15, regardless of whether 4 were added initially.

To remove a countersignatory, email DSAPRegistration@disclosurescotland.gov.scot.

Code of Practice

Organisations applying to register with Disclosure Scotland must follow Disclosure Scotland's Code of Practice.

This tells organisations about their responsibilities and how they must use disclosure information.

Free PVG checks for volunteers

Some organisations can get free PVG checks for their volunteers. The volunteers must be doing a regulated role with children or protected adults.

You must register as a qualifying voluntary organisation to get free PVG checks.