General - complete in BLACK ink - the CRB will return forms not completed in black.

Section A - all questions to be answered including 12 (N I Number)

Section B - do not alter - the description 'Leader/Helper' covers all Scouting adults.

Section C - an applicant must enter all former birth/maiden surnames and forenames where applicable, especially if a cross is entered in the 'Mrs' or 'Ms' field or a title is entered in the 'other' field.

Section D - you must ensure that ALL previous addresses for the past 5 years (ie a full 60 months) are entered

correctly, especially the 'From' and 'To' dates which must abut leaving no gaps of apparent homelessness.

Section E - leave blank - there is no need to complete

Section F - leave blank -- there is no need to complete

Section G - leave blank

Section H sign once only at 68 do not sign 69.

Section X - the minimum requirement is at least one Class 1 identity document ie a passport or a driving licence (paper or photo) or a birth certificate that was issued within 12 months of the date of birth. If none of these documents is available the DC  should be contacted for advice.

(If no class 1 is available then 5 class 2 documents are required instead, but they have to be listed on a form which is held by the DC. These can be Birth Cert (not issued within a year of birth), current  TV license, Bank statement, utility bills etc.)

- make sure you complete all boxes appropriate to the document being checked

- ensure that the date of birth you enter agrees with the date in Section A line 10/11

- print the first name & surname of the checker in line 16