Criminal Background Reports

What information do I need to provide to get a Criminal Background Report?

I requested a criminal background screening, and I received the results. How do I know whether this is really my applicant?

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What information do I need to provide to get a Criminal Background Report?

At minimum, you must provide the name, date of birth, and current address of your applicant. Additionally, for County Criminal History, provide the County and State for the report.

I requested a criminal background screening, and I received the results. How do I know whether this is really my applicant?

Verify all of the information given on the screening result, and compare it to the information your applicant has given to you. Most criminal background results will come back with a physical description, and some even result in photos. Also, most results will provide the age of the person - check that against your applicant's birthday and see if there's a match. Accurate screening requires some analysis, and it's important to be thorough when examining the details.

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