Criminal Background Checks

Court-Level Insight,One Clear View.

Search county, state, federal, national, and international records with compliant tracking and clear candidate signals.

  • Identity-informed record matching
  • Configurable searches for every role
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ID Clearance Screening Dashboard

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Seamless Screening

Multi-Layer Criminal Searches With Real-time Alerts

Sorting through thousands of databases, ID Clearance delivers scalable, automated background checks that adapt to the needs of any organization.

Background checks supported through configurable screening workflows for every role.

  • Mitigate Risk with Total Compliance
  • Fully Vetted Identity Checks
  • Safeguard Your Workforce and Brand

Criminal BackgroundChecks

Access up-to-date criminal court data faster with AI-driven automation, advanced searches, and built-in compliance tools for simpler, more reliable background screening.

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Criminal Background Checks

Validate records across county, state, federal, national, and international sources, including registries, watchlists, warrants, and other legally reportable criminal-record data.

National & Multi-Jurisdiction Criminal Database Search

Aggregate criminal-record signals across states and national databases to identify potential jurisdictions and direct-source searches that may require review.

International & Global Criminal Records

Search relevant country and international sources based on the candidate's history, role, location, and the organization's permitted screening purpose.

Sex Offender Registry

Check state and national sex offender registries for reportable registration records associated with the candidate's verified identifiers.

Watchlists, Sanctions & Terrorism Screening

Screen global watchlists, government sanctions and exclusions, and terrorism-related databases through one documented workflow.

Incarceration, Warrant & Arrest Records Search

Search current and historical incarceration, active warrant, and arrest-record sources where legally permissible and relevant to the screening purpose.

Continuous Criminal Monitoring & Alerts

Monitor selected criminal-record and warrant sources for new reportable activity, then alert the organization when a documented review is required.

Clear Search Path

From Identity Match to Court-Level Results

Each criminal search begins with the identifiers and address history needed to direct the right searches, reduce false matches, and keep review organized.

Candidate IdentityReady
CR
CANDIDATE RECORDIdentifiers confirmed
Legal name and date of birthComplete
Address history7 years
Known aliases2 found
SSN traceComplete
Search scope generatedThe relevant jurisdictions are ready for screening.

Fast, Compliant Screening—Done Right

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  • Access to records from all 94 Federal District Courts
  • 99.99% reported accuracy rate
  • Machine learning-assisted validation and matching
  • Secure cloud-based report access
  • Coverage across 2,500+ federal, state, and local sources
  • Built-in consent and compliance workflows
  • Automated status updates and candidate support

Layered Criminal Searches

Search the Right Records, Not Just One Database

Build coverage around the role, work location, and permitted purpose using searches across the jurisdictions that matter.

6 Search layers 1 Connected workflow
Coverage ExplorerLocal to Global
Choose a search layer
Layer 01
Local Records

County Criminal

Direct court searches where cases are most commonly filed.

  • Role-based jurisdiction
  • Direct court source

Jurisdiction Awareness

Background Check Laws Where You Hire

Employment screening requirements can vary by state and city. Start with the hiring location, then confirm current requirements with qualified counsel.

United StatesState Screening Guide
Choose a state to identify compliance topics to review for an employment background check.
Comprehensive Coverage From local records to international screening
  • Federal
  • State
  • Municipal
  • International

Secure Candidate Collaboration

Keep Candidate Responses and Manual Fulfillment in One Controlled Workflow

Invite candidates to provide requested details and evidence through the secure portal while authorized teams manage official-source work, review, and completion in one auditable record.

Authorized Intake

Keep permissible purpose, disclosure, and candidate authorization connected to the order.

Secure Candidate Tasks

Request missing details and evidence in the portal without placing sensitive content in email.

Controlled Fulfillment

Assign official-source work, track agency steps, and preserve the procedure used for each search.

Human Review

Require an authorized reviewer before evidence updates a check or final report.

One Connected Workflow, From Candidate Request to Reviewed Result

  1. 01
    AuthorizePurpose, disclosure, and consent recorded
  2. 02
    FulfillAssigned official-source work
  3. 03
    CollaborateSecure response and evidence
  4. 04
    ReviewHuman approval and auditable outcome
Candidate screening profile showing invite, authorization, checks, review, and completion progress
Follow authorization, assigned fulfillment, secure candidate responses, and human review without losing order context.
Criminal Screening

Clear Coverage. Responsible Decisions.

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Flexible Pricing

Customize Any Package

From contractors to F500 enterprises, ID Clearance integrates into your workflow to support compliant hiring without hidden costs or surprises.

Basic$25 Available 24-48 HrsLimited criminal search
  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Global Watchlist Search
  • No Annual Fee
  • No Sign-Up Fee
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Enterprise$65 Available 1-4 DaysMaximum criminal coverage
  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Global Watchlist
  • County Criminal Search
  • State Crime Search
  • Watchlists & Terrorism
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Build Your Screening Program

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  • Pay as You Go
  • No Sign-Up Costs or Annual Fees
  • 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Customize Any Package
  • Bilingual Application and Support

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Real-time Background Checks

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