Criminal Records Check

• Can employers run a criminal records check?

  Yes, anyone can run a basic criminal records check, provided that they have information such as the birthdate, name, address, and Social Security number of the person they want to check out. Many emp...

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

  ...of criminal records you may need to search in order to get a comprehensive background check report. Criminal records include: state and county, state and federal inmate databases, misdemeanor and felo...

• 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...

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

  ... 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 agencies as well as private sources, a...

• 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...

• How can I order criminal records?

  You can obtain a criminal records history by attempting to compile the information on your own, or by using the services of a provider that specializes in obtaining this information. While taking th...

• Can I order a criminal record check on someone other than myself?

  Yes, you can. But, to get more thorough results with your criminal record check, you may need to have the person's Social Security number and date of birth. A number of companies provide criminal re...

• What information will show up from my criminal record when someone conducts a background check?

  That depends upon the scope of the criminal background check but generally speaking, criminal records include arrests, incarcerations, convictions and sex offender records. What criminal information ...

• How long does a criminal check take?

  ...e are different criminal checks available: County Criminal, Federal Criminal, Statewide Criminal, Na...nal Wants and Warrants, and Sex Offender Registry Check. County Criminal is the most requested check...

• 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...

• 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...

• Will having a criminal record show up on a background check disqualify me from getting a job?

  No, there are federal laws that prevent an employer from denying a person employment because the background check shows an individual has a criminal record. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act, whic...

• When employers conduct a background check does my criminal record contain all arrests or only convictions?

  Employers who hire background check services to conduct background checks are restricted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) on the information they are allowed to receive in consumer credit repor...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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 ...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...