Employment Screening

Identity Checks

Get instantaneous verification of identity, including: full name, social security number, date of birth, known aliases, and prior address history. A comprehensive search of individuals associated with the same SSN is also performed to prevent fraud.

Approximate turnaround time: instant

Financial History

Instantly view detailed and summarized credit information including open accounts, public filings, payment histories, and current financial status.

Approximate turnaround time: instant

Substance Abuse

With more than 5,000 testing centers available nationwide, we make it easy to get drug tests, pre and post-hire. The five-panel drug screen tests for traces of opiates, cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana (THC), and methamphetamine. Results are reviewed by a board of medical review officers (MRO) and posted electronically to the VeriFirst website.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Criminal Searches

A county-level court search is often the most accurate, and up-to-date criminal search available. Records are manually and electronically researched at selected County Court(s) for criminal convictions including felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Criminal Searches

Search criminal records from participating jurisdictions, administrative office of courts records, department of corrections, superior court index of felonies and misdemeanors and traffic court records, and sex offender records.

If a possible (and reportable) criminal record is identified via the criminal database search, VeriFirst leverages the hit as pointer data and verifies the record directly at the source (County/State).

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Criminal Searches

Federal criminal record searches can show criminal court file information, accessed via one or more of the 94 U.S. federal district courthouses located throughout the nation. Federal criminal record searches are conducted at the specific U.S. district court covering the region where an applicant has resided.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Criminal Searches

Receive a comprehensive search of statewide criminal records. Results may include felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations. Due to legal restrictions, some states do not allow repositories to disseminate criminal record data. States that do permit dissemination may require fingerprint cards or a special state authorization form, which may have to be notarized. VeriFirst will notify you of state requirements upon submission.

Approximate turnaround time: 3-5 days

Criminal Searches

A county-level court search is often the most accurate, and up-to-date criminal search available. Records are manually and electronically researched at selected County Court(s) for criminal convictions including felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Approximate turnaround time: instant

Verification Services

Verify an applicant's current and/or prior employer information, including: title held, dates of employment, salary, the reason for leaving, and other information as provided by the applicant and/or employer. A configurable GAP report is included, identifying potential breaks in an applicant's employment history.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Verification Services

Verify a person’s educational history, including institution, dates attended, diplomas and degrees received, and additional information as available.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Verification Services

Verify professional license numbers and certifications as required by industry. Records may include: issuing date, registration status, current standing, applicable sanctions, expiration date, and other information as available. License types include: CPA, medical license, teaching credentials, and more.

Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days

Verification Services

Verify an applicant's driver's license number and status. Get a detailed driving history of violations, accidents, suspensions and other information as available.

Approximate turnaround time: instant