Criminal Background Checks for Employers
County, statewide, national and federal criminal searches for pre-employment screening, drawn from more than 8,000 courthouses — pay per report, no monthly fees.
- Since 1982
- Nationwide Coverage
- No Monthly or Sign-Up Fees
- Pay Only Per Report
What the Report Covers
✓ County criminal search
Searches the county court records where the candidate has lived or worked.
✓ Statewide criminal search
Searches statewide criminal record repositories where available.
✓ National criminal database
A broad multi-jurisdiction database search to help find records in places you might not think to check.
✓ Federal criminal search
Searches U.S. district court records for federal offenses such as fraud and other federal crimes.
Order a Criminal Background Check in 3 Steps
1. Register free
Open your employer account online. There is no sign-up fee.
2. Get applicant consent
Provide the FCRA disclosure and get the candidate’s written authorization.
3. Order and review
Log in, order the searches you need and review the results.
Built for Confident Hiring Decisions
Simple, Pay-Per-Report Pricing
No monthly, yearly or sign-up fees. You pay by credit or debit card only for the reports you order. Order a single search or bundle searches into a package at a lower combined rate. Higher-volume accounts receive reduced per-report rates.
Common Questions
Do I need the candidate’s permission?
Yes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, an employer must give the candidate a clear written disclosure, in a document by itself, and get written authorization before ordering a background report for employment purposes.
What is the difference between national and county searches?
A national database search covers many jurisdictions at once, while a county search checks the court records directly. Many employers use both. Learn more about nationwide vs. statewide records.
Do I have to consider local fair-chance laws?
Some states and cities have fair-chance or “ban the box” rules that control when and how employers can ask about or use criminal history. Check the rules where you hire.
What if I decide not to hire based on the report?
The FCRA requires a pre-adverse action notice with a copy of the report and a summary of rights, a reasonable waiting period, and then a final adverse action notice. The candidate can dispute inaccurate information with the reporting agency.
Make Safer Hiring Decisions
County, statewide, national and federal criminal searches — FCRA compliant.
Questions? Call 512-451-2734. Related: Employee screening · Driving records · Employment credit checks
