# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-ENHANCED_UK_DBS_1

### UK DBS Check: Enhanced

**UK DBS Check: Enhanced**

**Identifier:** `ENHANCED_UK_DBS_1`

An Enhanced DBS Check reveals spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, and any relevant police information. Where applicable, it also includes checks against the children's and/or adults' barred lists. Required for regulated roles in England and Wales such as those working with children or vulnerable adults.

**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) |