Start a PVG application for a worker or volunteer
Your workers or volunteers may qualify for the PVG scheme if they're doing regulated work with children or protected adults.
A PVG application allows you to view their criminal history information and check they're not barred from regulated work.
You need to start their PVG application. The person you're working with cannot apply until you start it.
How to apply
1. Register your organisation
Make sure your organisation is registered with Disclosure Scotland. If you're registered then Disclosure Scotland will have sent you an email with a unique link.
This link allows you to create a ScotAccount and access your organisation account
When creating a ScotAccount you must use the unique link that Disclosure Scotland sent you.
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.
2. Check what type of PVG application you need
There are different application types depending on the work your applicant is doing and whether they're a PVG scheme member.
There's information to help you choose the right application.
3. Start the application
Once you create a ScotAccount using your unique link, you can sign in and start a PVG application in your organisation account.
Start PVG application
4. Check the disclosure
Once you complete the first part of the application, your applicant is sent a link to complete the rest of the application. They have 14 days to complete it.
Disclosure Scotland aims to process applications within 14 days. It may take longer if they need more information. You’ll get an email once it’s processed and you can sign in to view the disclosure.
What a PVG disclosure shows
The disclosure confirms the applicant's membership details.
For scheme record and existing scheme records it also shows any:
- unspent convictions
- certain spent convictions
- cautions
- court orders and notification requirements
- other relevant information
Offline options
If your applicant cannot apply online, there are other offline options.
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