Our Automatic Update Service checker helps local authorities and organisations monitor DBS statuses in the background, saving time, reducing admin, and helping you identify changes quickly.
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What is the DBS Update Service?
The DBS Update Service is an official online service that allows Standard and Enhanced DBS certificates to be kept up to date.
Once a driver is subscribed, an organisation can check whether the certificate status has changed. This can help avoid unnecessary repeat DBS applications where the certificate remains current and suitable for the same workforce and level of check.
For taxi driver DBS checks, the Update Service can be a valuable way to support ongoing monitoring and regular criminality checks.
Why regular checking matters
A DBS check only shows information available at the time it was issued. If a driver’s circumstances change later, you may not know unless a new check is completed or their Update Service status is reviewed.
For local authorities and organisations managing taxi drivers, this creates an ongoing responsibility. If checks are not reviewed regularly, there is a risk that important changes could be missed.
Regular Update Service checking helps you maintain stronger oversight, support safer licensing decisions, and keep your compliance process more consistent.
The problem with manual Update Service checks
Checking the Update Service manually can quickly become time-consuming.
Each check requires the correct driver information, certificate details, and a manual status review. For one or two drivers, this may be manageable. For a local authority or operator managing larger numbers of drivers, it can become a repetitive task that is easy to delay or overlook. The more driver’s you have, the more time it will check to manually review them.
Manual checking can lead to:
- Missed review dates
- Inconsistent records
- Staff time being spent on repetitive admin
- Delays in identifying changes
- Greater risk of human error
This is exactly why our Automatic Update Service checker is so useful.
Our Automatic Update Service checker
Our system automatically checks DBS Update Service statuses for drivers added to the system.
Once set up, the checker works in the background, helping your team stay informed without having to manually review every driver. If a change is detected, you are alerted so you can take the appropriate next step.
This gives organisations a simpler, more reliable way to monitor DBS statuses while saving valuable admin time.
| Key Benefit | How It Helps Your Organisation |
|---|---|
| Save hours of manual work | The system checks DBS Update Service statuses automatically, completely removing the need for your team to manually review each driver. |
| Reduce missed changes | Automatic monitoring helps identify changes quickly, so important DBS status updates are less likely to be overlooked. |
| Support regular criminality checks | Helps local authorities and organisations manage ongoing DBS monitoring in a structured and consistent way. |
| Clear audit trail | Keep clearer records of Update Service monitoring, making it easier to demonstrate checks have been managed properly. |
| Less pressure on your team | Reduces repetitive admin so licensing and compliance teams can focus on decisions, not manual checking. |