Compliance Is Key
All screening components are subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws. Always follow proper procedures and use each component only when it is job-related.
Read FCRA OverviewExplore All Screening Components
Select any component to learn more about what it includes, how it works, and the legal considerations that apply.
Identity Verification
SSN Trace & Validation
Validates an SSN and identifies names and addresses associated with the number.
Address History
Identifies current and previous addresses associated with an applicant.
Consent Based SSN Verification (CBSV)
Confirms an applicant’s name, date of birth, and SSN match SSA records.
Identity Document Verification
Examines a government issued ID to confirm it is authentic and belongs to the applicant.
Form I-9
The federal form every employer completes to verify a new hire’s work authorization.
DHS E-Verify
Confirms an employee’s authorization to work using DHS and SSA records.
Criminal Searches
County Criminal Search
Searches county court records for reportable felony and misdemeanor cases.
State Criminal Search
Searches criminal records collected from courts and agencies across a state.
Federal Criminal Search
Searches U.S. District Court records for federal criminal cases and convictions.
National Criminal Database
Searches a database of criminal records compiled from courts and other sources nationwide.
Sex Offender Registry
Searches state and national registries for records of registered sex offenders.
Live Scan
Submits fingerprints electronically for criminal record checks by state or federal agencies.
Verifications
Employment History
Verifies previous employers, job titles, dates of employment, and salary history (where permitted).
Education Verification
Confirms degrees or diplomas earned, and attendance directly with institutions.
Credential Verification
Verifies professional licenses and certifications, status, and any disciplinary action.
Military Service Verification
Verifies military service dates, branch, rank, and discharge information when available.
Driving Records
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Reports license status, traffic violations, suspensions, accidents, and driving history.
CDLIS
Identifies commercial driver’s licenses held or previously issued in any state.
PSP Crash History
Reports a commercial driver’s FMCSA crash and roadside inspection history.
FMCSA Clearinghouse
Reports DOT drug and alcohol violations for commercial drivers and applicants.
Occupational Health
Drug Testing
Detects specified drugs or alcohol through laboratory or rapid specimen testing.
Physical Exams
Evaluates whether an applicant can safely meet the physical demands of a job.
Occupational Health Screening
Evaluates workplace health requirements through TB tests, titers, and immunization records.
Physical Ability Testing (PAT)
Measures strength, mobility, endurance, and the ability to perform physical job tasks.
Credit/Financial
Credit Reports
Reports credit accounts, payment history, debts, and other financial information.
Civil Records
Searches civil court records for lawsuits, judgments, and other legal disputes.
Bankruptcy
Identifies bankruptcy cases filed in federal court and their current disposition.
Tax Liens
Identifies publicly recorded tax liens where the records remain available.
UCC Filings
Identifies public filings that document secured interests in business property.
Workers Compensation History
Reports legally available workers’ compensation claims and related case information.
Specialized
Global Watchlists
Screens international sanctions, terrorism, enforcement, and government watchlists.
Healthcare Sanctions (FACIS)
Screens federal and state records for healthcare exclusions, sanctions, and disciplinary action.
Continuous Monitoring
Monitors employees after hire for newly reported criminal or other relevant records.
International Screening
Verifies criminal, employment, education, and identity records outside the United States.
Adverse Media Search
Searches news and public sources for credible reports of misconduct or reputational risk.
Social Media Search
Reviews public social media content for job-related conduct and potential workplace risks.
Build the Right Screening Solution
Not every role requires every component. The right mix depends on your industry, the position, the level of risk, and the laws that apply. Use these components as building blocks for a compliant, job-related screening program.