Background Records

• Will my divorce record show up when someone conducts a background check on my records?

  ...st be obtained from the local county courthouse where the divorce was filed and granted. Divorce Records can be helpful when researching domestic violence, restraining orders, child custody, proper...

• Can employers access international records when conducting a background check?

  Yes, employers can access international records when conducting a background check as long as they comply with domestic and international law. Because many countries, like the United States, have a fr...

• Is there a way to remove negative information from my records when I am the subject of a background check?

  Yes, there is a way to remove negative information from your records when you are the subject of a background check, although it’s better to correct your background report beforehand. By law, y...

• Can I access my own criminal and employment records that would show up on a background check?

  Yes, you are permitted to obtain the same information from a background check that an employer or anyone else would be able to obtain. Criminal records can be obtained through various governmental ag...

• Do non-citizens have U.S. criminal records I can view with a background check?

  Yes, you can obtain the United States criminal records of non-citizens by conducting criminal history background checks. There are basically three methods of conducting background check investigatio...

• Do employers and agencies have access to my medical records when performing a background check?

  In most cases, when performing a background check, an employer or agency cannot request your medical records, and federal law prohibits employers from making employment decisions based on medical hist...

• Can I use driving records when conducting background searches on employees?

  Yes, you can use driving records when conducting background searches on employees and job applicants. However, in some states, like Washington, driving must be part of the job duties in order for you...

• What are the costs/benefits of using a public records pay site to conduct a background check?

  One of the major benefits of conducting a background screening using a public records pay site is that you can obtain valuable information on individuals and businesses that is gathered from multiple ...

• What if I know someone has a criminal record but their background check states "no records found"?

  There can be various reasons that a criminal history background check might return results that state “no records found.” One reason could be that the record has been expunged or sealed. I...

• What is an expungement in relation to a background check of an individual's records?

  An expungement is the removal of an infraction from your criminal history background. Under normal circumstances, any offense you have committed, even after you have served your penalty, can appear o...

• How often are background check records updated?

  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires credit bureaus to update their files every 30 days. There are no other federal laws that direct other companies, which are defined as consumer reporting a...

• Can employers take my financial records from a background check into consideration when evaluating my employment application?

  ...pective employee, but requires the employer get the job applicant’s signed permission first. Background checks commonly contain all information available on a consumer credit report, which incl...

• Can I prevent access to my records when I am the subject of a background check?

  It depends on the circumstances and the type of background check. An employer is required by federal law to obtain your signature before conducting a background check. So you can legally prevent an e...

• Is there any way for me to track when someone has conducted a background check of my records?

  Currently, the only way you can track when someone has conducted a check of your background records is through companies called credit bureaus, which include TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. These co...

• Is it possible to file a lawsuit against a background check company for inaccurately reporting information from my records?

  It is possible to file a lawsuit against a background check company if the firm does not correct mistakes in your file. You can also sue the agency if inaccuracies, unverifiable or incomplete informa...

• Why aren't all criminal records available in a nation-wide search?

  The reason why all criminal records are not available in a nationwide search is that not every court system submits their criminal records to the databases that accumulate these types of records and m...

• What is the best way to conduct a full background check on myself?

  It depends on what type of background check you are seeking, but if you want to collect the most common types of background information on yourself, you can easily obtain your background information o...

• What are the most common types of background checks?

  The type of background check often depends on the job you’re applying for, yet the most common types of background checks include criminal records, credit reports, and driving records. Most ...

• Can I perform a background check on a public figure or official?

  There is no law that prevents you from performing a background check on a public figure or official. However, you are subject to the same federal and state laws that apply to a background check on ave...

• When requesting a background check should I use a known suffix to the subject's name?

  No, a suffix is not required when requesting a background check report. As a matter of fact, some background check services will instruct you not to use a suffix when you conduct the search. Ideally, ...