Frequently Asked Questions

A background check searches public and private records associated with a person. It can be as simple as a county criminal records search or as in-depth as a full credit history report.

Organizations screen for different reasons, and for many roles it is not optional. Professional licensure, license renewal and certification applications frequently require a criminal history check or fingerprint submission, and regulated sectors carry their own statutory obligations. Any organization entrusted with the care, safety or confidence of the people it serves — students, patients, residents, clients or the public — has a duty to exercise due diligence in who it puts in those roles.

Beyond compliance, consistent screening reduces negligent hiring exposure, lowers turnover by confirming credentials and history before an offer is made, and gives staff, clients and families confidence in who represents your organization.

Reports are typically completed within 24–72 hours of the request. The industry standard is 72 hours.

Many of the sources we search are not maintained or accessed equally from state to state, so a universal standard is hard to define. That's why it's important to partner with a credible background screening company that can recommend the right searches for your needs.

We offer a wide variety of affordable screening services. The cost of each package or service depends on how comprehensive the check is. Contact us for a quote.

Here are some of the checks we offer:

• SSN trace
• Nationwide criminal history
• County criminal records
• Federal court records
• Motor vehicle reports
• Employment verification
• Education verification
• Professional license verification
• Medical sanctions
• Credit history
• Government fraud list verification
• And more

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