Run a background check on yourself

This site is intended for personal use and can't be used for determining an individual’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or for any other purposes covered under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Checkr offers personal background checks that include the following searches:

• Social Security number (SSN) trace searches databases, such as from lending institutions, utilities, schools, and credit card companies for a name to provide basic information about a Social Security number such as associated names and addresses.
• National criminal search searches records from various county and state agencies, to identify potential records for exploration at the county level. These records may include felony and misdemeanor convictions, as well as infractions and violations, at the state and county level. State laws may dictate how far back your criminal history is reported, but generally records show the past seven years.
• Sex offender registry check reviews registries from all 50 states, Washington DC, and US territories. The results may include the offender’s date of registration and current status.Searches sex offender registries from every US state, the District of Columbia, and tribal territories.
• 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.

It does not include credit history, employment history, education history, driving records, or civil records.

1. Enter your personal information through Checkr’s secure online portal. You must provide your Social Security number and a US zip code.
2. Submit your payment.
3. Checkr searches national databases and local records to create your background check report.
4. Checkr notifies you when your results are ready so you can review them in our Candidate Portal.

Running a background check on yourself can be a helpful step when looking for a new job or planning a move. Personal background checks give you the opportunity to preview what employers and landlords might see so you can anticipate questions and review the report for errors or inaccuracies. Learn more.

These background checks are intended for personal use and can't be used for determining a person’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or for any other purposes covered under the federal FCRA.

If you want to share your results, you can use the Download button on your report.