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Simple, Transparent Pricing

No setup fees. No monthly minimums. No long-term contracts. Pay only for what you use — with volume discounts as you grow.

💳 No Setup Fees 📄 No Contracts 💰 Volume Discounts 🔄 Pay Per Check
$19Starting price
$0Setup fees
30%Volume savings
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Background Check Packages

Pre-built packages for common screening needs. Mix and match services to customize.

Basic

$19/check

Quick screening

  • SSN trace & validation
  • National criminal database
  • Sex offender registry
  • Global watchlists

⏱️ Results in minutes

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Professional

$79/check

Comprehensive screening

  • Everything in Standard
  • Employment verification (1)
  • Education verification
  • Professional reference (1)

⏱️ Full results 3-5 days

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All packages include FCRA-compliant consent forms, adverse action support, and audit trails.

Individual Service Pricing

Build your own package. Add any service to any order.

⚖️ Criminal Searches

National Criminal Database $8
County Criminal Search (per county) $12
Statewide Criminal Search $15
Federal Criminal Search $10
Sex Offender Registry (50 states) $5

🪪 Identity & Address

SSN Trace & Validation $3
Identity Verification $5
Address History (7 years) $3
Global Watchlists & Sanctions $5
E-Verify (I-9) $10

💼 Verifications

Employment Verification (per employer) $15
Education Verification $12
Professional License Verification $10
Professional Reference Check $15
Personal Reference Check $10

🚗 Driving & Financial

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) $8
Credit Report $12
Civil Court Search (per county) $15
Bankruptcy Search $8
Eviction Search $10

🧪 Drug Testing

5-Panel Drug Test $35
10-Panel Drug Test $45
DOT Drug Test $55
Hair Follicle Test (90-day) $85

🏥 Healthcare & Specialty

OIG/GSA Exclusion Check $5
State Medicaid Exclusion $5
FACIS Level 1 $15
FACIS Level 3 $25

Volume Discounts

The more you screen, the more you save. Discounts apply automatically.

1-49

checks/month

Standard

Full pricing

50-99

checks/month

10% Off

Automatic discount

100-499

checks/month

20% Off

Automatic discount

500+

checks/month

30%+ Off

Contact for custom

Volume discounts apply to all services. Calculated based on monthly screening volume.

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Industry-Specific Packages

Pre-built packages optimized for specific industries and compliance requirements.

🏥 Healthcare

$65/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • County + federal criminal
  • OIG/GSA exclusion lists
  • State Medicaid exclusion
  • License verification
  • Education verification

🚚 Transportation

$55/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • County + federal criminal
  • Motor vehicle record
  • DOT drug test
  • Employment verification (1)
  • PSP report available

🏦 Financial Services

$75/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • County + federal criminal
  • Credit report
  • Global watchlists
  • Employment verification (2)
  • Education verification

🏠 Tenant Screening

$35/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • Credit report
  • Eviction search (national)
  • Sex offender registry
  • Income verification add-on

👥 Staffing

$25/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • County criminal (1)
  • Sex offender registry
  • Identity verification
  • Volume pricing included

📱 Gig Economy

$29/check

  • SSN trace + national criminal
  • Motor vehicle record
  • Identity verification
  • Sex offender registry
  • API integration included

Ongoing Monitoring Pricing

Continuous post-hire screening. Simple per-person monthly pricing.

Criminal Only

$3/person/mo

Arrest alerts

  • Nationwide criminal alerts
  • Real-time notifications
  • Dashboard access
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Comprehensive

$8/person/mo

Full protection

  • Everything in Criminal + MVR
  • License monitoring
  • Exclusion lists
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Included with Every Order

No hidden fees. These features come standard with every background check.

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FCRA Consent

Compliant disclosure and authorization forms with e-signature.

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Adverse Action

Automated pre-adverse and final adverse action workflow.

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Audit Trail

Complete documentation and records for compliance.

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State Compliance

Ban-the-box and state-specific rules auto-applied.

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Candidate Portal

Mobile-friendly forms and status tracking for candidates.

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Dashboard

Real-time status tracking and report management.

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PDF Reports

Downloadable, branded PDF reports for every check.

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Support

Email and chat support included. Phone for volume customers.

Enterprise Solutions

Custom pricing and dedicated support for high-volume organizations.

What You Get

  • Custom volume pricing (30%+ off)
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom SLA with guaranteed turnaround
  • Priority support (phone, email, Slack)
  • Custom package configuration
  • White-label reports (your branding)
  • API access with higher rate limits
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance documentation

Who Qualifies

  • 500+ background checks per month
  • Multi-location or multi-division organizations
  • Staffing agencies with high volume
  • Gig/platform companies with continuous hiring
  • Organizations requiring custom integration
  • Companies needing custom compliance workflows

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Why Our Pricing Wins

How we compare to traditional background check providers.

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No Setup Fees

Other providers charge $100-$500 to open an account. We charge $0. Start screening immediately.

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No Contracts

No annual commitments. No minimums. Pay only for what you use. Cancel anytime.

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Transparent Pricing

No “call for pricing” games. Every price is listed. No surprise fees on your invoice.

Pricing FAQs

Common questions about our pricing.

Are there any setup or monthly fees?

No. There are no setup fees, no monthly fees, and no minimums. You only pay for the background checks you run. Your account is free to maintain even if you don’t use it.

How do volume discounts work?

Discounts apply automatically based on your monthly screening volume. 50+ checks/month gets 10% off, 100+ gets 20% off, and 500+ gets 30%+ off (contact us for exact pricing). Discounts apply to all services.

Can I mix and match services?

Yes. You can use our pre-built packages or build your own by selecting individual services. Add any service to any order. Create custom packages and save them for reuse.

When am I charged?

You’re charged when you submit an order. We accept credit cards, ACH, and invoicing (for volume customers). Most customers keep a credit card on file for seamless ordering.

What if I need something not listed?

We offer custom services for unique needs — international screening, specialized verifications, custom integration, etc. Contact us and we’ll create a custom quote.

Do you offer refunds?

If we can’t complete a search (e.g., court records unavailable), we’ll refund that portion. If a candidate doesn’t complete consent within 30 days, we refund the order. We don’t refund for completed searches with “no record found” results.

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