Check Background

• Who can order a background check?

  Your background, particularly your criminal history background, if you have one, is not private information. It is a matter of public record, so the short answer is that anyone can order a background...

• Does a foreclosure show up on a background check?

  It depends on what kind of background check you are talking about. Background check most commonly refers to a criminal background check. Since a foreclosure is not a criminal manner, it would not app...

• What is a background check?

  ... background check, including credit history, job history, criminal history, and driving history. Background checks have become commonplace in many situations, from pre-employment screening to corpo...

• How do I perform a background check on an individual?

  To perform a background check on an individual, you will first need permission if you are an employer screening a job candidate or a creditor screening an applicant, among others.With authorization, y...

• What does a background check cost?

  Background check costs vary depending on the type of background check conducted. Consumer credit background checks can cost as little as $10, whereas driving records and basic criminal background che...

• 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...

• 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 does a Department of Justice background check typically contain?

  A Department of Justice (DOJ) background check typically contains an individual’s criminal record, including all arrests and convictions as reported by law enforcement. In most states, the Stat...

• What does a Federal Bureau of Investigation background check typically contain?

  A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check contains all data reported to the FBI by state and local law enforcement agencies, including each time an individual has been arrested or finge...

• How long does a background check typically take?

  A background check can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to even longer, depending on the type of background check being conducted. Typically, consumer reports take just a few minutes to...

• What types of information do results of a background check typically include?

  The types of information included in a background check depends on the type of background check conducted. Consumer credit background checks contain credit payment history, delinquencies and personal...

• What if I want to conduct a background check further back than seven years?

  You can conduct a background check further back than seven years for items such as previous employment, personal references and in some states, criminal records. However, federal law forbids credit b...

• What are my options for receiving background check information? (Phone, email, online access, mail, fax, etc.)

  Your options for receiving background check information vary depending on the type of background check you are conducting. Many companies offer instant background checks online for consumer credit bac...

• Where can I obtain a criminal background check?

  You've got a couple choices. You can attempt to compile your own background check by rummaging through the Internet. Watchdog agencies, public interest organizations, and government sites are all goo...

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

  Your divorce record may show up when someone conducts a background check on you, but it depends on the type of background check they conduct. Divorce records do not appear on the kinds of standard ba...

• 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...

• 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, ...

• Will previous litigation brought against an ex-employer show up when conducting a background check?

  That depends on the type of background check being conducted. No lawsuits that you’ve initiated appear on criminal background checks or consumer credit reports, which are the common background ...

• How far back does a background check typically go?

  Most items in a background check go back as far as seven years. Bankruptcies appear on your consumer report for 10 years, and in some states, criminal records are indefinite. You can conduct a bac...

• What type of information will show up on my background check when my education record is investigated?

  ... what any prospective employer will see. To do so, you can conduct an education background check. Checking your education record online is quick and easy and will better prepare you for your next jo...