Common questions about background checks.
Background checks help verify information, reduce risk, and support safer hiring decisions.
Our most popular packages include SSN Trace, County Criminal Search, Federal Criminal Search, National Criminal Database, and optional verifications such as employment and education.
An SSN Trace identifies all names and locations associated with a candidate, helping uncover aliases and jurisdictions that may not have been disclosed.
A basic search checks one name in one location. Comprehensive screening uses the SSN Trace to search all names and locations tied to a candidate, providing broader and more accurate coverage.
Most reports are completed the same day or next day. Some jurisdictions may take longer depending on court access or record complexity.
Yes. We conduct background checks in all U.S. states and most countries.
Yes. The FCRA requires that candidates provide written authorization before a background check is conducted.
Yes. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
A national database search provides a broad, multi-jurisdictional scan. However, it may not include all records or the most current data, so it is best used alongside county-level searches.
Typically, a background check covers a 7-year history, although this may vary depending on state laws.