Estimate your passthrough access fees
Passthrough access fees vary based on your candidate's location history and record sources accessed. In the spirit of transparency, we built this tool so you can get a clearer picture of estimated passthrough access fees.
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US criminal and MVR passthrough fees
Some state and county courts charge a fee to retrieve criminal records; all DMVs charge fees to retrieve driving records.
Start by selecting a state from the drop down, then filter by county to see additional local fees.
PATCH passthrough fees
The Pennsylvania State Police charges a $22 fee to access the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) database.
Employment verification passthrough fees
Third-party database fees: Some employment checks require information from external databases. Which database we use depends on where the information is stored. These fees are charged by the database provider and range from $17.95-$119.95.
Instant Database fee: Our proprietary Instant Database contains payroll and employment records. Accessing it costs $63, a one-time fee no matter how many times we use it. If you’re verifying a candidate with multiple past employers, this fee can be combined with applicable third-party database fees to complete the verification.
Education verification passthrough fees
Credentials are generally confirmed through the National Student Clearinghouse which holds most education records; alternative third-party databases may be necessary to complete certain verifications. The choice of database depends on the school, with passthrough fees set by each institution; fees range from $3.95-$50.00.
Drug test and health assessment passthrough fees
Clinics with expanded hours are available for post-hire drug testing scenarios, including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident. A $90 after hours fee applies when a test is administered Monday through Friday between 7pm-7am and Saturday or Sunday.
DOT verification passthrough fees
The Department of Transportation has specific sources which are used for some employment verifications; fees range from $7.00-$70.00.
Canada MVR with history passthrough fees
Some provinces charge a fee to retrieve driving records, which includes Canada MVR with history checks.
There are no passthrough fees for Canada MVR checks.
| Province or Territory | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Alberta | $0.00 |
| British Columbia | $5.00 |
| Manitoba | $10.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $15.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $19.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.65 |
| Nunavut | $12.60 |
| Ontario | $12.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.00 |
| Quebec | $12.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.00 |
| Yukon | $10.00 |
FAQs
Are there passthrough fees for international criminal searches?
Passthrough fees for international criminal and adverse media checks are included in the screening price. You will not be billed a separate passthrough fee for these searches.
Are there passthrough fees for Continuous Crim?
Continuous Crim pricing is inclusive of passthrough fees. You will not be billed a separate passthrough fee for Continuous Crim.