# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-BASIC_UK_DBS_1

### UK DBS Check: Basic

**UK DBS Check: Basic**

**Identifier:** `BASIC_UK_DBS_1`

A Basic DBS Check is an essential criminal record screening that reveals any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 giving you valuable insights for informed decisions. Perfect for employers building trusted teams, our Basic DBS Check provides the clarity you need for positions and properties across England and Wales.

**Note:** This check is ordered via invite or through a parent check. Applicant data is collected via the invite form and is not sent in the API request body.

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |