Members of the Society of Authors can apply for a DBS/PVG/AccessNI check for their work as professional authors, for instance if visiting a school or care home. The form below will capture enough information for us to be able to initiate the process and pass your contact details on to our provider, DDC Ltd.

The form below asks what kind of check you need. You may have been told this already, otherwise you can fill in this survey to find out.

DBS request form

If you would like the SoA to initiate a DBS, AccesNI or PVG check for you, please supply us with the requested information so that we can begin the process for you.

First Name *

We suggest you use your formal name (the one that will be on your official documents) here.

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Surname *

We suggest you use your formal name (the one that will be on your official documents) here.

Contact email address *

This is the email address that our provider will use to contact you with instructions about how to provide the required documentation, and to update you on the process – or to ask for more information if required.

Contact phone number *

This is the phone number that our provider will use in case they need any additional information while processing your checks.

SoA membership number *

This should be on your renewal email or membership card. It starts with 000

What kind of check are you applying for? *— Select Choice —DBS (England, Wales and Channel Islands)PVG (Scotland)AccessNI (Northern Ireland)

These services are devolved in some parts of the United Kingdom. You should apply for the appropriate check, depending on the country you will be working in.

What level of check do you require? *— Select Choice —Author Visitor (Basic Check) – Basic DBS Check / Paid PositionAuthor Visitor (Schools) – Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce / Paid PositionOther

We have provided the most common types of roles authors undertake in schools or other regulated locations. If your needs differ, please select Other and provide the details in the next field.

If other, please describe the nature of the work

e.g. running a creative writing session in a young offenders institution

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