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Personal background checks

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Why conduct personal background checks?

Personal background checks help you be informed about your public records and empowered to make decisions before working with others.

Reviewing your own background check enables you to see what employers and landlords might see so you can anticipate questions and correct inaccuracies.

Other common scenarios allow you to screen someone you know to build trust and ensure safety.

  • Childcare: Nannies, au pairs, babysitters
  • Student activities: Tutors, coaches
  • Caregivers: Home health aides, elder care
  • Home management: Housekeepers, housesitters,
    personal assistants
  • Pet care: Petsitters, dogwalkers
  • Contractors: Electricians, plumbers, painters
  • Yourself: Preview your own report

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What can be included in a personal background check?

  • Social Security number (SSN) trace
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Global watchlist search
  • Federal criminal search
  • National criminal search
  • State criminal search
  • County criminal search

"Checkr is very simple and easy"

I was looking for a background check for a nanny. Checkr only asked for her first name and email address and sent the background check request form directly to her, which made it super convenient. I had no idea how to run a background check on anyone until starting this process.
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Why should I run a background check on myself?

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. 

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Why should I run a background check on someone else?

Running a background check on others can help you build trust and ensure safety before working with them. Common scenarios for screening someone you know include nannies, housesitters, contractors, and more.

What shows up on a personal background check?

  • Social Security number (SSN) trace searches databases, like lending institutions, utilities, schools, and credit card companies, to provide basic information about a Social Security number such as associated names and addresses.
  • Sex offender registry check searches 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 reports federal felony and misdemeanor convictions in US federal district courts.
  • National criminal search screens nationwide databases to identify records for further exploration; records may include felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending cases, and other interactions with law enforcement that did not result in a conviction.
  • State criminal search reviews criminal records databases in a specific state to identify felony and misdemeanor convictions, along with charge type, disposition, and sentencing information.
  • County criminal search reports records from US counties, which may include felony and misdemeanor convictions and related information, such as charge, disposition, and sentencing.

Checkr’s personal background checks do not currently include results related to credit history, employment history, education history, driving records, or civil records.

How does it work?

You can order a background check on yourself in a few easy steps: 

  1. Choose which searches you’d like to include by selecting one of our packages.
  2. Enter your personal information through Checkr’s secure online portal. Your Social Security number, date of birth, and current US postal code is required.
  3. Submit your payment
  4. Checkr searches national and state databases and county records to create your background check report.
  5. We notify you when your results are ready so you can review and download your report in our Candidate Portal.

When conducting a background check on someone else (such as a nanny), the individual will be notified separately via email to enter their information securely. The results will be shared with you once the report is complete.

Who should use this site?

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).

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