As a dependant returning to the UK or proceeding to another overseas location, you may require a CGC for the time spent overseas - if more than six months. If you intend to gain employment or volunteer in any kind of care setting/school, working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults you may be asked to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct/Police Certificate to support a DBS check.
The aim of the certificate is to prevent anyone seeking employment or volunteer roles from being at a disadvantage upon relocation, it also saves having to approach foreign embassies for this information, often at a charge. There is no time restriction on the certificate – the Vetting Officer can go back decades, if need be.The certificates are issued by the Service Police Crime Bureau Vetting Officer. The process can take up to 40 days for you to receive your certificate from the application date. This is a free service.
You will need to put your request in writing – email is fine – to:
SpecOpsRMP-SPCB-Vetting0Grp@mod.gov.uk
Include the following details:
- Full name (including any previous names i.e maiden name, deed poll and dates)Date and place of birth
- Military Service Number if applicable
- Current Address that will appear on the Police Certificate (please also provide a 5-year history)
- Overseas Country and dates spent in that country
- Valid Proof of ID (either photo page of passport or photo driving licence) This can be scanned or photo taken of the document and attached to email)
You should then receive a PDF Certificate of Good Conduct back via email.
More information can be found on each of the Families Federation websites:
