Comprehensive Background Checks You Can Trust
Make informed decisions with fast, accurate, and compliant background screening. Trusted by employers, landlords, and professionals nationwide for criminal records, identity verification, and more.
What Is a Background Check?
A background check is a review of a person’s history to verify their identity, credentials, and trustworthiness.
For Employers
Background checks help you make safer hiring decisions by verifying candidates’ criminal history, employment records, education credentials, and professional licenses before extending job offers.
- ✓Reduce negligent hiring liability
- ✓Verify candidate qualifications
- ✓Protect workplace safety
- ✓Meet regulatory requirements
For Landlords
Tenant screening background checks reveal rental history, eviction records, credit information, and criminal background to help you select reliable tenants who will pay on time and care for your property.
- ✓Screen for eviction history
- ✓Verify income and employment
- ✓Check criminal records
- ✓Review credit reports
What’s Included in Our Background Checks?
Comprehensive screening options to fit your specific needs. Mix and match or use pre-built packages.
Criminal Records Search
Access up-to-date information from county, state, and federal databases to assess criminal history nationwide.
- ✓National criminal database
- ✓County court records
- ✓Federal court records
- ✓Arrest & conviction records
Sex Offender Registry
Verify individuals against national and state sex offender databases for added safety and compliance.
- ✓National registry search
- ✓50-state coverage
- ✓Address verification
- ✓Real-time updates
Identity Verification
Match names, SSNs, and addresses with public and proprietary data to ensure accurate identification.
- ✓SSN trace & validation
- ✓Address history (7+ years)
- ✓Name & alias detection
- ✓Date of birth verification
Employment Verification
Confirm qualifications and experience by verifying employment history directly with past employers.
- ✓Job titles & dates
- ✓Employer confirmation
- ✓Reason for leaving
- ✓Rehire eligibility
Education Verification
Validate academic credentials including degrees, institutions, graduation dates, and certifications.
- ✓Degree confirmation
- ✓Enrollment dates
- ✓Institution verification
- ✓Professional licenses
Global Background Checks
Screen international candidates with multilingual reports and trusted global data sources in 200+ countries.
- ✓International criminal records
- ✓Global sanctions lists
- ✓Right to work verification
- ✓Multilingual reports
How Background Checks Work
Get results in three simple steps. No complicated setup required.
Submit Request
Enter the subject’s information and select the checks you need. We’ll send a secure consent form if required.
We Search & Verify
Our system searches multiple databases and verifies information. Instant checks complete in minutes; court searches in 1-3 days.
Review Results
Receive a clear, easy-to-read report. Download encrypted PDFs, share securely, or integrate via API.
Who Uses Background Checks?
Tailored solutions for every industry and use case.
Hiring & Recruiting
Protect your organization and ensure cultural fit with comprehensive pre-employment screening.
- ✓Pre-employment screening
- ✓Contractor verification
- ✓Volunteer screening
- ✓Executive searches
Tenant Screening
Reduce risk and select reliable tenants using credit, eviction, and rental history reports.
- ✓Eviction history
- ✓Credit reports
- ✓Income verification
- ✓Landlord references
Personal & Safety
Verify the identity and background of individuals for personal safety and peace of mind.
- ✓Caregiver screening
- ✓Dating safety
- ✓Neighbor checks
- ✓Business partners
FCRA-Compliant & Secure
Every background check follows strict legal guidelines and security protocols.
FCRA Compliant
Full compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements including consent, disclosures, and dispute handling.
Encrypted Data
256-bit encryption at rest and in transit. Your sensitive data is protected with bank-level security.
SOC 2 Certified
Independently audited security controls for data protection, availability, and confidentiality.
Audit Trails
Complete documentation of all searches, consents, and actions for your compliance records.
All checks performed with proper consent and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Background Check Pricing
Transparent pricing. Pay per check. No subscriptions required.
Basic Check
$29/check
Essential screening for low-risk situations
- ✓Identity verification
- ✓SSN trace
- ✓National criminal database
- ✓Sex offender registry
Professional
$59/check
Comprehensive screening for employers
- ✓Everything in Basic
- ✓County court search
- ✓Employment verification
- ✓Education verification
Enterprise
Custom
Volume pricing & API access
- ✓Custom packages
- ✓API integration
- ✓Dedicated support
- ✓Volume discounts
Trusted by Thousands
See why businesses choose BackgroundChecker.com for their screening needs.
“Fast, accurate, and easy to use. We’ve reduced our time-to-hire significantly since switching to BackgroundChecker.”— Maria L., HR Director, Tech Company
“The tenant screening reports are comprehensive and the turnaround is quick. Essential for our property management business.”— James T., Property Manager
“FCRA compliance was our top concern. BackgroundChecker handles all the legal requirements so we don’t have to worry.”— Patricia K., Compliance Officer
Background Check FAQs
Common questions about running background checks.
How long does a background check take?
Identity verification and database searches are often instant. Criminal court searches typically complete in 1-3 business days. Employment and education verification may take 2-7 days depending on source responsiveness.
What information do I need to run a check?
At minimum, you’ll need the subject’s full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Additional information like current address and previous addresses helps ensure accurate results.
Do I need consent to run a background check?
Yes. The FCRA requires written consent before running background checks for employment, housing, or credit purposes. We provide compliant authorization forms and handle the consent process.
How far back do background checks go?
Most criminal background checks search 7-10 years of history, though this varies by state and check type. Some states limit reporting to 7 years for non-conviction records.
What shows up on a background check?
Depending on the check type: criminal records, sex offender status, identity verification, employment history, education credentials, credit history, and more. You choose which checks to run.
Can someone fail a background check?
Background checks don’t pass or fail—they provide information for you to make decisions. What matters depends on your criteria, the role, and applicable laws like ban-the-box regulations.
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