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Background Check Pricing

Published packages are recommended for employers running fewer than 50 checks a year. Running more than that?
Volume pricing is custom — see the Volume program.

Essential

Core criminal screening for straightforward new hires.

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$25.50

*per report

Standard

Courthouse-level coverage across every county of residence.

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$45.50

*per report

Complete

Full diligence for management,
licensed, and driving roles.

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$75.00

*per report

Volume

For employers running 50+ checks a year.

CUSTOM PROGRAM

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*Per completed report. County, statewide, and federal searches are billed per jurisdiction, per name searched, including maiden names and aliases identified by the SSV trace. Third-party court access fees and state DMV fees, where applicable, are passed through at cost with no markup and itemized on your invoice.

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Criminal History

National criminal search

A multi-jurisdictional database search that scans millions of records nationwide to identify potential criminal records and associated jurisdictions for further investigation. Pointer tool; reportable cases are confirmed at the primary source.

County criminal search

Search conducted in one specified county where the candidate has lived, worked, or studied. Records are pulled directly from the local court system and reflect the most current felony and misdemeanor information available.

Statewide criminal search

Comprehensive state-level criminal repository search covering felony and misdemeanor records where available. Primary name, or primary plus known aliases.

Federal criminal district search

Searches U.S. District Court criminal records to identify felony convictions prosecuted at the federal level

Criminal activity monitoring

Ongoing monitoring across participating jurisdictions to identify newly reported criminal activity associated with enrolled individuals. You are notified only when a potential record is identified for review.

Identity, Civil, and Credit

Social Security Verification (SSV)

Confirms the validity of the applicant’s Social Security Number and provides associated name and address history. Serves as a pointer tool for identifying potential jurisdictions for further record searches.

Sex offender registry

Searches national and state sex offender registries to determine whether a candidate is listed. Critical for roles involving vulnerable populations or sensitive environments.

Global security watchlist

Screens domestic and international watchlists and sanctions databases for potential matches to known criminals, terrorists, or restricted parties.

OFAC report

Searches the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions list to identify individuals or entities prohibited from conducting business under U.S. sanctions regulations.

County civil records search

Searches county-level civil court records to identify non-criminal legal matters such as lawsuits, judgments, liens, and other civil filings associated with an individual.

Federal civil records search

Searches U.S. District Court civil records to identify federal-level civil lawsuits and legal actions.

Credit history report

Provides a consumer credit report in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act for positions with permissible purpose. May include tradelines, payment history, collections, and relevant public records.

Credit history report — tenant / FICO

Provides a tenant-focused credit report that includes credit score information and relevant credit history used for housing-related screening decisions.

Social media search

Reviews publicly available social media activity against defined, FCRA-compliant risk criteria.

Verifications

Employment verification

Verifies employment history and confirms job titles, dates of employment, and when available, eligibility for rehire. 5-year (up to 3 employers), 7-year (up to 5), and 10-year (up to 7) scopes.

Education verification

Confirms the applicant’s degree, diploma, attendance dates, and graduation status directly with the educational institution to validate qualifications.

Professional license verification

Verifies the validity, status, and expiration of professional licenses or certifications directly with the issuing board or agency. Confirms credentials are active and in good standing.

Professional reference verification

Contacts professional references to verify job performance, skills, work ethic, and workplace conduct.

Personal reference verification

Contacts personal references provided by the candidate to gather insight into character, reliability, and interpersonal behavior.

Healthcare and Government

Healthcare compliance search

Aggregated healthcare compliance search that includes multiple exclusion and sanction databases to identify individuals barred from participation in federally funded healthcare programs.

Healthcare sanctions

Searches healthcare-specific sanction and exclusion lists to identify individuals restricted or barred from participating in healthcare programs.

OIG report

Searches the Office of Inspector General exclusion list to identify individuals barred from participation in federally funded healthcare programs.

FACIS — Level 1

Searches the FACIS database to identify individuals or entities that have been excluded, sanctioned, or disciplined within healthcare and government programs.

FACIS — Level 2

Expanded FACIS search that includes additional federal and state exclusion and sanction sources.

FACIS — Level 3

Comprehensive FACIS search that includes federal, state, and licensing board actions for maximum healthcare compliance screening.

SAM debarred persons list search

Searches the System for Award Management to identify individuals or entities suspended or debarred from receiving federal contracts or funding.

Driving and DOT

Motor vehicle record (MVR)

Provides a report of the applicant’s motor vehicle record, including license status, violations, suspensions, and DUIs. Essential for roles involving driving responsibilities. State DMV fees at cost.

MVR monitoring

Enrolls drivers in continuous motor vehicle record monitoring with automated alerts and dashboard access in participating states.

CDLIS report

Searches the Commercial Driver’s License Information System to confirm licensing status, issuance history, and potential disqualifications across participating states for commercial drivers.

PSP report

Retrieves a Pre-Employment Screening Program report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration detailing a commercial driver’s safety performance history.

Personal reference verification

Contacts personal references provided by the candidate to gather insight into character, reliability, and interpersonal behavior.

Onboarding and Compliance

I-9

Supports completion and verification of Form I-9 to confirm an employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States.

E-Verify

Submits employment eligibility verification through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system to electronically confirm authorization to work in the United States by comparing Form I-9 information against federal government records.

Adverse action support

Provides compliant pre-adverse and adverse action notices required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act when results may impact an employment decision. Ensures proper disclosures, waiting periods, and documentation are handled correctly. Included with every package.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Laboratory urine and oral fluid testing with certified MRO review on every non-negative and a national collection site network. DOT and non-DOT programs both supported. Panels and programs are quoted with your package or program.

Laboratory Urine

5-panel laboratory urine test

Standard pre-employment panel. Amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, PCP, THC. GC/MS confirmation on presumptive positives.

8-panel laboratory urine test

Adds barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and methadone. Common for safety-sensitive non-DOT roles.

10-panel laboratory urine test

Expanded substance panel covering the most commonly abused prescription and illicit substances.

DOT laboratory urine test

Federal 5-panel under 49 CFR Part 40 with split specimen and MRO review. Required for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG-regulated positions.

Programs and Monitoring

Random testing program administration

Consortium enrollment, random selection, notification, and audit-ready records for DOT and non-DOT pools.

DOT compliance programs

Driver qualification file management, Clearinghouse queries, and random pool administration.

Collection site network

National collection site access. Site fees vary by location and are itemized on your invoice.

Laboratory Oral Fluid

5-panel laboratory oral fluid test

Observed collection; no restroom facility required. Detects recent use, which makes it the strongest option for post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing. Collection device included.

8-panel laboratory oral fluid test

Expanded oral fluid panel including buprenorphine and synthetic opioids. Collection device included.

DOT oral fluid test

Available where the employer’s DOT agency has authorized oral fluid collection. Program setup required.

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