Background Screening Search Descriptions

Social Security Number (SSN) Trace & Verification
Verifies your candidate's Social Security Number (SSN), past and present addresses and any aliases or maiden names used. Establishes the time frame of when the social security number (SSN) was issued and put into use. This search shows whether the social security number (SSN) is valid, and is actually registered to your candidate. A social security number (SSN) trace is essential for uncovering a candidate's possible criminal record.

Credit History Examination (Credit Report)
Check your candidate's credit history including bankruptcy and lien and judgment information. This search is important because it illustrates patterns in your candidate's financial behavior. Credit History helps you determine how fiscally responsible your candidates have been in their personal lives and business careers.

Motor Vehicle Driving Records
Available in Fifty States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Verifies state driving records through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Information can include insurance lapses, license suspensions, accidents, traffic violations. The MVR report can flag DUI charges and potential substance abuse problems. State access fees are not included.

County Criminal Records Search
Felony and Misdemeanors are retrieved by hand directly from the County Courthouse. Searches go back 7 years per FCRA regulations. This is the most accurate way to check your candidates for criminal history. Price is per County searched. *Some counties have court fees, which we pass along at cost. Lookup Counties by ZIP Code

Nationwide Criminal Records Database Search
Instant Database search of over 200 million records covering all 50 States. Data contained in this search can come from statewide repositories, local county information, department of corrections, sex offender registries and Administration of Courts records. Search also includes the INTERPOL Most Wanted, Fugitive List, Office of Thrift Supervision, OFAC Blocked List, P.R.I.O.R.S and Denied Person(s) List databases.

Statewide Criminal Records Database Search
Directly searches statewide records repositories for felony & misdemeanors going back 7 years. Search can also includes the Fugitive List, Office of Thrift Supervision, INTERPOL Most Wanted, OFAC Blocked List, P.R.I.O.R.S and Denied Person(s) List. Information sources vary for each State. Please call us for more information.

Federal Criminal Records
This search retrieves information directly from the Federal District Court repository and identifies criminal convictions on federal charges. This is especially relevant for screening management and executive candidates for white collar crimes. Price is per Federal District Search. Some Federal District court fees impose access fees. Review Federal District Court access fees

International Criminal Search
Searches for crimes and offenses that are comparable to Felonies through our global search network. Especially important when outsourcing or hiring foreign nationals. Call for rates per country.

Employment Verification
Verifies the accuracy and honesty of your candidates' claims to past employment, including start date, end date and position. Other information can include salary, performance, productivity, attendance, reasons for leaving, and eligibility for rehire. *Some employers utilize a third party to provide employment verification data. Any charges from these third parties will be charged in addition to the search fee.

Education Verification
Confirms your candidate's highest level of education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates, and dates attended from universities, colleges, trade/vocational schools, and/or high schools. Pricing for education verifications are per degree or educational institution verified. *Some additional third party fees may apply.

Reference Checks - Personal & Professional References
We obtain an assessment from your candidate's personal or professional reference. We ask relevant questions to enable you to determine if your candidate is the right fit for the position. Price is per reference checked.

Professional License & Certificate Verification
Validates candidates in good standing with any professional license or Certification required for their particular job category, including but not limited to medical professionals, attorneys, CPAs, educators, and building contractors. Results include: license type, date and state of issuance, expiration date and restrictions.

Healthcare Sanctions (OIG & GSA) Report
Searches US Dept. of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General's database for individuals and businesses excluded or sanctioned from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, or other Federally funded health care programs. This search is invaluable for healthcare industry candidates.

FACIS® Search
Search the Fraud and Abuse Control Information System database for heathcare related sanctions and disciplinary actions.
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Civil County Upper & Lower Court Search
Identifies any civil litigation involving your candidate in either upper & lower (Superior or Municipal) county courthouses. The search is especially important for assessing past business relationships. In general, this search uncovers cases involving dollar amounts greater than $25,000. Courthouse fees may apply.

Bankruptcy Records
A comprehensive bankruptcy filing search for your candidate or business. Shows whether the bankruptcy was classified as 7, 11, or 13, includes any additional debtors, liability amount, and filing date. This search is important when screening for accounting, managerial, and executive candidates, as well as contractors, business partners and vendors.

Lien and Judgments
Identifies all lien and judgment filings for your candidate or business. Identifies all plaintiffs, defendants and the liability amount. This is a vital search for managerial and executive candidates, as well as a contractors, business partners, and vendors.

Registered Sex Offender Search
The Registered Sex Offender search simultaneously searches 49 States registered sex offender registries. The Registered Sex Offender search is vital for the healthcare industry, childcare screening, and any type of position dealing with children.

Nationwide Wants & Warrants
An employee background check that involves a nationwide search for any outstanding Extraditable Warrants in the US.

County Wants & Warrants
The County Wants and Warrants search reports active, and sometime inactive Wants and Warrants issued at the County level. Oftentimes, Wants and Warrants may be issued at the County level for lesser violations (such as not going to traffic court, not paying fines, etc.) which will not show up on a Nationwide Wants and Warrants search. Please note: some Counties do not provide Wants and Warrants information.

Federal Civil Search
District level search for civil cases filed in United States District Court. Report returns file date, parties involved, cause of action and case status when cases are uncovered. A few Federal District court fees impose access fees. Click here to see Federal District Court access fees.

USA Patriot Act - Terrorist Watchlist
The USA Patriot act / Terrorist watchlist search includes the most common lists from various U.S. agencies, as well as international sources. Search U.S. and foreign sanctions and watchlists. We strongly recommend this search for any employer with sensitive information.

Drug Screening & Alcohol Testing - *Call for Pricing
We offer lab-based and state-of-the art paperless drug testing solutions. Choose from 5 panel, 10 panel, urine drug screening as well as non-DOT and DOT drug screening. Our services available at thousands of collection sites throughout the United States. Testing is performed at SAMHSA-certified laboratories. Results are reported to you within 24 to 72 hours. Drug screens can be customized to meet your needs. Please call us for details: (310) 524-9800.

LIVE SCAN Fingerprinting Service
Livescan fingerprinting services. We conduct LIVESCAN fingerprinting services with almost 400 fingerprinting centers across the United States. A DOJ/FBI background check is a fingerprint check of criminal convictions through the Live Scan System. The Live Scan System also has the ability to send fingerprints to the FBI for a national criminal conviction check.

Business Partner/ Business Owner Verification
Confirm a business owner or officer's name, alias, phone, address, social security number, relationship to any corporation and partnership, bankruptcy, lien and judgment records as well as personal and real property ownership. Also screen your vendors and potential vendors with this search. You can identify critical data about the companies and individuals you do business with.

Eviction Records
The Eviction Records search accesses information on potential residents or tenants that have been legally evicted from other properties. Eviction Records may include eviction, possession, and monetary judgments. Eviction Records are not available in WV, VT, RI, and ME.

Applicant Tracking Software
Our free applicant tracking software is integrated with your background screening account. Candidates can apply for jobs online, complete electronic consent forms, and you screen your candidates without additional data entry or cumbersome faxing. Fully Customizable. Call us today!