Confident hiring for growing small businesses

Run background checks in minutes with an easy-to-use platform built for small businesses. No complexity, no delays—just confident hiring.

  • Get accurate results quickly and hire faster without the unnecessary back-and-forth.
  • Run checks, track progress, and manage everything in Checkr’s AI-powered platform.
  • Streamline your hiring process by integrating with 200+ ATS and HRIS tools—or use Checkr on its own with minimal setup.
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Background checks that don’t slow you down

Run background checks without adding extra work. Checkr helps you move faster, reduce manual tasks, and keep candidates engaged.

Easy-to-use from day one

Make it simple for your team to run checks, track status, and keep hiring moving—no training required.

Pay only for what you need

Run pay-as-you-go screenings with no contracts or minimums, so your costs scale with your hiring needs—from a few checks a month to busy spikes.

Built-in guidance for every hire

Get recommended screenings tailored to each role to reduce risk without deep expertise.

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How Park Cities Pet Sitter sped up hiring while vetting every candidate with Checkr

Dallas-area small business Park Cities Pet Sitter needed faster, more reliable background checks so they wouldn’t lose great candidates to delays. With Checkr, they cut turnaround times, ensured everyone entering customers’ homes is properly vetted, and gave candidates a smoother experience.

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Criminal checks

Easily order and evaluate comprehensive criminal checks, including global watchlist and sex offender registry searches.

Employment verification

Minimize onboarding delays with instant employment verification through payroll connections.

Education verification

Confirm candidates have the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role with education verification.

Professional license verification

Confirm a candidate’s professional license is active and in good standing for regulated roles in fields like accounting, healthcare, and teaching.

Driving record (MVR) checks

Review driving history—including license status, class, and certain incidents—to help promote safety for driving-related positions.

Identity verification

Spot fraudulent candidates early—before they enter the background check process—with identity validation.

Built-in integrations with the platforms you already use

With 200+ integrations across the industry's top ATS, HRIS, and payroll platforms, Checkr simplifies the hiring process, making it easy to initiate, track, and manage background checks without switching platforms.

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of customers say Checkr’s turnaround time is faster than their previous provider.

75%
of customers rate Checkr as easier to use than other screening solutions.

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of customers have experienced a simplified screening workflow.

"Checkr makes running background checks of any kind simple”

“Our turnaround time is now often just minutes—significantly faster than what we experienced with previous providers. If you're considering implementing background checks or thinking about switching providers, I highly recommend Checkr.”
Terra Masock
HR Manager, CMC Rock
“Checkr makes running background checks of any kind simple. The interface is easy to navigate for employees and candidates, and the process of setting up a background check is quick and easy.”
Amanda Woehrel
HR Specialist, Med Bill, L.L.C.
“Checkr has allowed us to automate most of the background check process and allows us to remain compliant with all labor law requirements in a much easier way.”
Nahed Khairallah
Chief People Officer, Accumulus Synergy Inc.
“It has simplified our processes, established consistency in the candidate experience and seamlessly fits into our hiring/onboarding steps. It has removed manual processes that were timely and confusing to both HR and hiring managers.”
Shannon Hansen
Texas Dental and Braces
“Checkr has been a valuable partner in supporting our hiring process. The seamless integration with our ATS and user-friendly platform has made background checks more efficient and easier to manage.”
Kendall Sara Schultz
Chief People Officer, Triumph ABA
“I was new to the hiring process and was unsure about a lot of things. Checkr helped me make sure things were done right and efficiently, improving mine and the candidate’s experience.”
Craig Dacy
Admin, Financial Coaching LLC

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