Registered Bodies
What is a Registered Body?
Employers wishing to use AccessNI’s services will need to register with us to become a Registered Body (RB).
Definition
Registered Bodies (RBs) are the mechanism through which applications for Standard and Enhanced Checks are processed. RBs have a critical role in the management of any information disclosed.
Typically, an RB will be an employer seeking disclosures as part of the overall employment/recruitment decision making process.
However, organisations who wish to administer disclosure applications on behalf of others can also register as Umbrella Bodies
Who Can Become a Registered Body?
To become a Registered Body you must first be one of the following:
- a body corporate, or unincorporate;
- a person appointed to a position by virtue of a piece of legislation; or
- anyone who employs others in the course of a business.
You must also be able to answer yes to one of the following questions:
- am I likely to seek a Disclosure Certificate in connection with a position which qualifies for a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure? or
- on behalf of someone else, am I likely to countersign an Application in connection with a position which qualifies for a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure?
An organisation or employer who is not eligible to be registered with us as a Registered Body may be able to use an organisation that is registered to apply to us on its behalf for a Disclosure Certificate, these are called Umbrella Bodies.
