How long does it take the CRB to process an application?
The time it takes on processing (sending a form off to the CRB after the Umbrella Body has confirmed your details) is initially based on what type of Disclosure was requested. The CRB’s own guidelines state that they should process 93% of Standard checks in 2 weeks and 90% of Enhanced checks in 4 weeks. This can vary if there is a large influx of applications (i.e. August just before schools restart for September) or there are problems on the application form that require it to be corrected. Because Enhanced Disclosures are sent to the local police force in the area you currently live (or previously lived if you have moved in the last 5 years), this adds to the processing time. Any difficulty that police may have in verifying your name and address would add to the delay. Police Processing Times Both Sussex (East & West) and Kent continue to have slow turnaround times for the police search. It can be sometimes quicker if an applicant has had a Disclosure recently but sometimes there is
