All Domestic Background Searches and Services
| Statewide Criminal Search* | Turnaround Time: Varies by state. |
Accesses publicly disclosed criminal conviction data held by the designated state criminal records repository. Depth of data and period of coverage varies by state and all information reported is provided by the state repository. *Not Available in all states.
| County Criminal Search | Turnaround Time: 1-3 days. |
Identifies felony and/or misdemeanor level conviction records, and arrests pending adjudication in the county requested. Multiple counties may be selected, per applicant, and based upon the applicant’s disclosed and/or developed residence address history.
| Federal Criminal Search | Turnaround Time: 1-3 days. |
Identifies felony and/or misdemeanor level conviction records, and arrests pending adjudication in the federal district requested. Multiple districts may be selected, per applicant, and based upon the applicant’s disclosed and/or developed residence address history.
| Metro Criminal Search | Turnaround Time: 1-3 days. |
A “contiguous” County Criminal Search (see above) in select U.S. metropolitan areas, which may include from 2-15 counties per selected area. This is a beneficial search in areas where statewide criminal records data is not publicly accessible or severely limited. Rates are greater than a single County Criminal Search and less than multiple individually selected County Criminal searches.
| Criminal Comprehensive | Up to 2-3 Business Days. |
Use of this product is not provided as a stand alone determination of criminal history. Positive findings require a hands on county, state or federal level search where the potential record was located.
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| Violent & Sexual Offender Search* | Up to 2-3 Business days |
A 50 state index of individuals required to register as Violent and Sexual Offenders. Depth of data and period of coverage varies by state and all information reported is provided by the state repository. *Positive findings will require a state, county or federal level criminal records check to confirm identity and public record status.
| I-9 Compliance Search | Turnaround Time: Instant. |
This “instant results” search assists employers with I-9 Compliance obligations. Data obtained includes confirmation that the applicant’s social security number, Immigration “A” numbers and I-9 numbers are valid. This complies with E-Verify as well.
| Credit Report | Turnaround Time: Instant. |
A credit report chosen from one of the three national credit reporting bureaus (Experian, Trans-Union, Equifax) that offers insight into an applicant’s fiscal responsibility. Available data includes consumer trade lines, collection and charge-off accounts, foreclosures, repossessions, liens, judgments and bankruptcies. A FCRA compliant release is required.
| Social Security Number (SSN) | Turnaround Time: Instant. |
Validate that the SSN, furnished by applicant, has been issued. Additional information includes when and where the SSN was issued.
| Driving Record (MVR) Search | Turnaround Time: Instant in 46
states, other states 1-2 days w/specific releases. |
A direct report from the state specific motor vehicle records repository. The data contained in the license abstract varies by state, and generally includes validation of license number, licensee name and history of violations, suspensions and revocations. Periods of abstract coverage vary by state. Additionally, some states separate commercial MVR data (offenses while on the job) from personal MVR data.
| Education Verification | Turnaround Time: 1-3 days. |
A direct inquiry with the educational institution (or designated academic record custodian) disclosed by the applicant, to validate claims of attendance, graduation, degree(s) obtained and major course(s) of study. Transcript acquisition services are also available as a separate service item.
| Employer Verification | Turnaround Time: 2-4 days. |
A direct inquiry with the current/former employer (or designated employment record custodian) disclosed by the applicant, to validate claims of employment, dates of association, position held, quality of performance and/or general comments, circumstances of departure and eligibility for rehire.
| Professional License Verification | Turnaround Time: 2-4 days. |
A direct inquiry with the federal and/or state repository with licensing authority of the applicant’s disclosed occupation or professional certification. Content of licensing data varies by repository/ authority, but generally consists of license status, date of original/renewed license and relevant administrative/disciplinary sanctions.
| Homeland Security (Patriot Act) Search | Turnaround Time: Instant. |
An “instant results” search to identify individuals that have been named on any of the forty-five national and international terrorist and fugitive lists including those maintained by, but not limited to: The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC); U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug Enforcement Administration; U.S. Secret Service; U.S. Marshals Service; U.S. Navy; U.S. Air Force; U.S. Immigration & Customs; U.S. Postal Inspector; Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms. International lists include, but are not limited to: Politically Exposed Persons; Foreign Agent Registration; United Nations Consolidated Sanctions; Bank of England Financial Sanctions; Interpol Most Wanted; European Union Terrorist; R.C.M.P. Most Wanted; Russian Federal Fugitives; Scotland Yard’s Most Wanted; World’s Most Wanted Fugitives.
| Medicaid Sanctions | Turnaround Time: Instant. |
A search to identify individuals or commercial entities that have had sanctions brought against them for crimes and/or irregularities committed while associated with state and/or federally funded healthcare agencies or programs. Sanctioned parties are excluded from participating with Medicare, Medicaid, childcare, social services and all federally funded healthcare programs.
| Bankruptcy Search | Turnaround Time: 1-2 days. |
A direct search of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court system to determine if a commercial entity or individual has sought protection under federal bankruptcy laws. Searches may be conducted on the national or federal district level. Data obtained includes case number, chapter type, petition date and discharge or dismissal date. Case abstracts, including dockets and schedules are also available as a separate item.
| Federal Civil Search | Turnaround Time: 2-3 days. |
A direct search of the U.S. District Court civil indices to determine if a commercial entity or individual has been named as a party (plaintiff or defendant) in a federal civil proceeding. Searches may be conducted on the national or federal district level. Data obtained includes case number, nature of action, filing date and status of action.
| Federal Tax Liens Search | Turnaround Time: 2-3 days. |
A direct search of the designated jurisdictional repository to determine if federal tax liens have been levied against a commercial entity or individual. Available data generally includes lien number, amount of lien and lien status.
| State/County Civil Search | Turnaround Time: 3-4 days. |
A direct search of the designated state/county court civil indices to determine if a commercial entity or individual has been named as a party (plaintiff or defendant) in a civil proceeding. Depth of available data varies by jurisdiction, but generally includes case number, nature of action, filing date and status of action.
| State/County Tax Lien Search | Turnaround Time: 3-4 days. |
A direct search of the designated jurisdictional repository to determine if state or county tax liens have been levied against a commercial entity or individual. Available data generally includes lien number, amount of lien and lien status.
| UCC Search | Turnaround Time: 1-2 days on commercial entities. 2-4 days on individuals. |
An inquiry to identify Uniform Commercial Code (financing statements) filed at the county and/or state level against a commercial entity or individual. Cost varies by state.
| Drug Testing | Turnaround Time: 2 days for negative response, 3-4 for positive. |
5 or 10 panel tests available. Specific forms required.