Disclosure Scotland has launched a new Online Account service called ScotAccount, which has replaced paper certificates.
- This applies to disclosures for Level 1, Level 2, Level 2 with Barred List and Level 2 with PVG.
- There is no requirement for individuals to set up a ScotAccount for Level 1 disclosures; however, doing so will allow you to access your results digitally.
- There is a requirement for individuals to set up a ScotAccount for Level 2, Level 2 with Barred List or Level 2 with PVG. Individuals will need to submit some personal information directly to Disclosure Scotland and share disclosure results with Verifile.
- The instructions to create a ScotAccount are listed in the screenshots below.
- Please note, this journey does not belong to Verifile Limited or Disclosure Scotland and is subject to change.
The basic process
- Your prospective employer will raise an order with Verifile for background checks.
- Disclosure Scotland will email you, the candidate, and tell you to create an account and complete the application form.
- Once completed, Disclosure Scotland then processes the application.
- Once the application is complete, the candidate receives a notification email that the check is complete.
- Once completed, you need to share the result with Verifile so we can process it.
Email Received From Disclosure Scotland
- You will receive an email from Disclosure Scotland, which will either state that your results have been processed or that you are required to complete an application form.
- Click the provided link in the email.
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3. Click on “Continue to ScotAccount”.
4. Click on Create Account.
5. Enter your email address and create a password. Then click on Continue.
6. Locate a second email from Disclosure Scotland generated after completing the step above.
7. Input your one time passcode and click continue.
You will be redirected to ScotAccount.
8. You can choose how you wish to sign in by selecting the radio button for receiving a text message or a landline call.
9. If you selected “Text message sent to your mobile phone”, click "Continue", confirm your mobile number and enter the one time passcode you'll receive.
10. Either option below is acceptable to use to choose how you'll sign in securely in the future. Choose an option.
11. Here, the authenticator app was chosen. Follow the instructions provided by Disclosure Scotland to continue.
12. You will then be informed that you have created your ScotAccount.
13. Click “Carry on to Disclosure Scotland FT”.
14. On the Verify your identity screen, select Apply online.
15. If you have valid photographic identification, select Yes. Otherwise, select No.
16. Enter your first, middle and last name. Click on Continue.
17. Enter your date of birth
18. Enter your postcode for your current home address in the UK. Click Find address.
19. Enter the full details of your home address. Click on Continue.
20. On the next screen, click “Continue to Disclosure Scotland”.
You should now be successfully logged into ScotAccount.
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