Criminal Records Services
County Criminal Searches
County criminal records provide detailed information about an individual's past criminal activities at the local level, including infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. These records, maintained by county courts and law enforcement agencies, cover arrests, charges, convictions, and case outcomes. Accessing county criminal records is essential for comprehensive background screenings, helping employers and organizations make informed decisions by uncovering any local legal history that may not appear in national databases.
Federal Criminal Searches
Federal criminal records contain information about crimes prosecuted in federal courts, including serious offenses such as drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, and immigration violations. These records include arrests, charges, convictions, and sentencing at the federal level. Accessing federal criminal records is crucial for thorough background screenings, providing a broader view of an individual's criminal history that may not be captured in state or county records.
Statewide Criminal Searches
Statewide criminal records compile criminal history information from across an entire state, including arrests, charges, convictions, and case dispositions for infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. These records are gathered from various local courts and law enforcement agencies to provide a comprehensive view of an individual's criminal background within that state. Accessing statewide records is vital for thorough background screenings, ensuring no local offenses are overlooked. Not all states support a statewide criminal search.
Criminal Record Monitoring
Criminal monitoring services provide ongoing surveillance of an individual's criminal activity after the initial background check. These services continuously monitor national, state, and local databases for new arrests, charges, or convictions, helping employers stay informed of any potential risks in real time. Criminal monitoring is ideal for positions of trust and safety, offering an added layer of protection and compliance for ongoing employment or affiliation.
Identity Verification Services
Address Verification
Address verification services confirm the accuracy and validity of an individual's current and past residential addresses. This process helps ensure identity accuracy, supports other background check components, and can reveal potential red flags such as false or inconsistent information. Verifying addresses is essential for compliance, risk mitigation, and building trust in hiring or tenant screening decisions.
SSN Trace
SSN trace services use an individual's Social Security Number to identify associated names, aliases, and address history. This foundational screening tool helps verify identity, uncover potential fraud, and guide further background checks by locating jurisdictions where additional criminal or civil records may exist. SSN trace is a critical first step in building a comprehensive and accurate background screening profile.
I-9 & E-Verify
1-9 and E-Verify services help employers comply with federal regulations by verifying the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. The I-9 process involves collecting and reviewing documentation to confirm a candidate's right to work in the U.S., while E-Verify electronically compares that information against government records. These services reduce the risk of hiring unauthorized workers and ensure compliance with immigration laws.
Motor Vehicle Reporting Services
MVR
MVR services provide detailed reports on an individual's driving history, including license status, endorsements, violations, suspensions, and accidents. These records are essential for roles involving driving responsibilities, helping employers assess risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safety. MVR checks support informed hiring decisions for commercial drivers, delivery personnel, and other positions requiring vehicle operation.
MVR Monitoring
MVR monitoring services provide continuous tracking of an employee's driving record, alerting employers to new violations, suspensions, accidents, or license status changes in real time. This ongoing monitoring helps organizations manage risk, maintain safety standards, and ensure regulatory compliance especially for roles that involve regular driving. It's an essential tool for proactively identifying issues before they become liabilities.
CDLIS
Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) services allow employers to verify the current and past commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) held by an individual across all U.S. states. This check helps identify previous licenses, possible fraud, and ensures compliance with federal regulations by preventing drivers from holding multiple CDLs. CDLIS is a vital tool for screening commercial drivers and maintaining roadway safety.
Department of Transportation Services
DOT Drug & Alcohol Screening
DOT drug and alcohol screening services help employers comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations by testing safety-sensitive employees for substance use. These screenings include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and return-to-duty tests for drugs and alcohol. Our services ensure compliance with federal guidelines, promote workplace safety, and reduce liability for employers in regulated industries such as trucking, aviation, and transit.
DOT Employment Verification
DOT employment verification services confirm a commercial driver's previous employment history in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. This includes verifying safety-sensitive roles, dates of employment, driving performance, accident history, and drug and alcohol testing records. These verifications are essential for compliance with DOT requirements and help employers make informed hiring decisions for regulated positions.
DOT Criminal Check
DOT criminal check services screen commercial drivers for criminal history in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and industry best practices. These checks typically include searches at the county, state, and federal levels to identify convictions, arrests, or other reportable offenses. This service helps employers assess risk, ensure workplace safety, and maintain compliance when hiring for safety-sensitive DOT-regulated positions.
CDLIS
Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) services allow employers to verify the current and past commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) held by an individual across all U.S. states. This check helps identify previous licenses, possible fraud, and ensures compliance with federal regulations by preventing drivers from holding multiple CDLs. CDLIS is a vital tool for screening commercial drivers and maintaining roadway safety.
International Services
International Education Verification
International education verification services confirm the authenticity of academic credentials earned outside the United States. This process involves validating degrees, diplomas, and transcripts directly with foreign educational institutions or authorized agencies. These verifications help employers and organizations ensure the accuracy of international education claims and make informed hiring decisions.
International Employment Verification
International employment verification services confirm an individual's work history outside the United States by contacting previous employers or using trusted global databases. This process verifies job titles, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving to ensure accuracy. These services help employers make informed hiring decisions by validating international employment credentials and reducing the risk of resume fraud.
International Criminal Records
International criminal records services provide background checks on individuals by searching criminal databases and law enforcement agencies outside the United States. These checks help uncover any criminal history, including arrests, convictions, and pending charges in foreign countries. Accessing international criminal records is crucial for employers and organizations hiring globally to ensure a comprehensive understanding of an individual's background and reduce risk.
International Sanctions & Enforcement
International sanctions and enforcement services screen individuals and entities against global watchlists, including government sanctions, terrorist lists, and regulatory enforcement databases. These checks help organizations identify risks related to money laundering, fraud, terrorism, and compliance violations. By conducting thorough sanctions screening, businesses can ensure regulatory compliance and protect themselves from legal and reputational harm in international operations.
Healthcare Sanctions
Healthcare Sanctions
Healthcare sanctions services screen healthcare professionals and providers against federal and state sanction lists, including exclusions from Medicare, Medicaid, and other government healthcare programs. These checks help employers ensure compliance, reduce fraud risk, and maintain patient safety by verifying that candidates are not barred from participating in healthcare services.
Healthcare Sanctions Monitoring
Healthcare sanctions monitoring services provide ongoing surveillance of healthcare professionals and providers against federal and state sanction lists. This continuous monitoring alerts employers to any new exclusions or sanctions, helping maintain compliance, reduce fraud risk, and protect patient safety throughout the course of employment or affiliation.
Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal Database
Multi-jurisdictional criminal search services compile criminal records from multiple jurisdictions across the country into a single, searchable resource. These databases provide quick access to an individual's criminal history, including arrests, charges, and convictions, helping employers conduct efficient preliminary screenings. While comprehensive, these databases are often used alongside county and state checks to ensure a thorough background review.
Sex Offender Registry
Sex offender registry services provide access to national, state, and local databases that list individuals convicted of sex-related crimes. These checks help employers and organizations identify if a candidate is registered as a sex offender, supporting safer hiring decisions and protecting vulnerable populations. Regular monitoring of these registries also helps maintain ongoing safety and compliance.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing services screen individuals for substance use to promote workplace safety, compliance, and productivity. These tests include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and return-to-duty screenings using various methods such as urine, saliva, hair, or breath analysis. Our comprehensive testing solutions help employers reduce risk and maintain a drug-free work environment.
Credit Checks
Credit check services review an individual's financial history, including credit accounts, payment behavior, and outstanding debts. These checks help employers assess financial responsibility and potential risk, especially for positions involving financial duties or access to sensitive information. Credit reports are obtained in compliance with legal regulations to ensure fair and ethical use.
Military Search
Military search services verify an individual's military service history, including discharge status, dates of service, and rank. This verification helps employers confirm credentials, eligibility for veteran benefits, and relevant experience. Military searches support informed hiring decisions and ensure accurate representation of military background on applications and resumes.
County Civil Search
County civil services provide access to records related to non-criminal legal matters, such as lawsuits, judgments, liens, bankruptcies, and small claims filed within county courts. These records help employers and organizations assess potential financial and legal risks associated with an individual. Including county civil checks in background screenings offers a more complete view of a candidate's legal history beyond criminal activity.
Professional License Verification
Professional license verification services confirm the validity and status of an individual's professional licenses and certifications. This includes verifying credentials with issuing boards and regulatory agencies to ensure licenses are current, active, and free of disciplinary actions. These verifications help employers ensure compliance, maintain industry standards, and hire qualified professionals with verified credentials.
Professional Reference Check
Professional reference check services involve contacting an individual's previous supervisors or colleagues to verify work performance, skills, and character. These checks provide valuable insights into a candidate's reliability, work ethic, and interpersonal abilities. Incorporating reference checks into background screenings helps employers make well-rounded hiring decisions based on verified feedback from trusted sources.
Executive Background Check
Executive background search services offer a thorough and discreet screening tailored for high-level candidates. These searches include in-depth reviews of criminal records, employment history, education verification, financial standing, media exposure, and professional reputation. Designed to protect organizational integrity, these comprehensive checks help employers confidently hire executives and senior leaders with verified backgrounds and proven credibility.
Financial Background Check
Financial background check services assess an individual's financial history, including credit reports, bankruptcies, liens, and judgments. These checks help employers evaluate financial responsibility and potential risk, particularly for positions involving financial management or access to sensitive assets. Conducted in compliance with legal regulations, financial background checks support informed hiring decisions and help protect organizational interests.
Compliance Services
Our compliance services ensure your background screening process adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We help you manage essential steps to protect your organization and respect candidates' rights:
Disclosures
We provide clear, written disclosures to candidates before conducting background checks, informing them that a report will be obtained.
Pre-Adverse Action Notices
If a screening report reveals information that may lead to a negative employment decision, we help you send a pre-adverse notice, including a copy of the report and a summary of rights, giving the candidate a chance to review and dispute any inaccuracies.
Adverse Action Notices
After a final decision to deny employment based on the report, we assist in sending the required adverse action notice, confirming the decision and providing contact details for the screening agency.
Our compliance services reduce your legal risk and promote a fair hiring process.
Adjudication Services
Our adjudication services help you interpret background screening results quickly and accurately. We review the findings based on your company's hiring policies and regulatory guidelines to determine which results may impact hiring decisions. This process ensures consistent, fair, and compliant evaluations, reducing risk and simplifying your decision-making.
Social Media Checks
Social media search services review publicly available social media profiles and online activity to provide insights into an individual's character, behavior, and potential risks. These searches help employers identify red flags such as inappropriate content, discriminatory behavior, or other conduct that could impact workplace safety and reputation. Conducted ethically and within privacy guidelines, social media screening adds an extra layer to comprehensive background checks.