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Personal background checks

Fast, smooth, and safe background checks when trust matters.

Reports from Checkr start at just $49.99.

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Why conduct personal background checks?

For yourself

Preview what employers and landlords may see so you can anticipate questions and correct potential inaccuracies to reflect on your Checkr report.

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For childcare

Gain peace of mind by conducting background checks on potential babysitters, nannies, au pairs, or tutors.

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For caregivers

Build trusted relationships with home health aids, personal care aides, elder care, and more.

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For anyone

Screen someone you know, like home contractors or dog walkers, to build a trusted relationship.

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What shows up on a personal check?

The results of a personal background check depends on the type of searches being conducted, the lookback period, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Social Security number (SSN) trace

An SSN trace searches databases, such as lending institutions, utilities, schools, and credit card companies, to identify names and addresses linked to a Social Security number, helping guide subsequent searches.

Sex offender registry check

Searches offender registries from all 50 states, Washington DC, and US territories. The results may include the offender’s date of registration and current status.

Global watchlist search

Searches multiple domestic and international government and regulatory databases for individuals who are prohibited from certain industries or included on “most wanted” criminal lists.

Federal criminal search

Searches US federal district courts to report federal felony and misdemeanor convictions.

National criminal search

Searches nationwide databases to identify potential criminal records for further exploration.

State criminal search

Searches criminal records databases in a specific state to identify felony and misdemeanor convictions, along with charge type, disposition, and sentencing information.

County criminal search

Searches records from US counties, which may include felony and misdemeanor convictions and related information, such as charge, disposition, and sentencing.

County civil search

Searches for cases filed in county civil courts that includes claims, suits, or judgments.

Motor vehicle record (MVR) check

Confirms driver’s license status and class, and identifies driving-related incidents in the US.

Checkr's personal background check offering is intended for personal use and should not be used for determining an individual’s eligibility for employment, housing, credit, insurance or any other purposes covered under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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