Simple, no commitment background checks for your business
As a leading background service for small businesses, Checkr’s easy-to-use platform helps you get started with background screenings in minutes.
Essential to your hiring process
A background check can help find candidates that are the right fit, so you don’t lose out on the best talent. It also helps save costs with insurance premiums or re-hiring and training.
Plus, with Checkr, there are no commitments and no sign-up fees. Packages start as low as $29.99, so you can improve your customers’ and employees’ safety without breaking the bank.
Start the same day
Our background check services for small businesses make it simple to sign up, select a package, and start a background check.
Easy-to-use
Access your online background check dashboard anytime to place an order, review results, and make hiring decisions in minutes.
Fast, accurate results
Checkr’s advanced technology and proprietary data network deliver 89% of criminal checks, including county checks, within one hour.
How Checkr helps your business
Small business pricing
Checkr’s pricing is lower than industry averages and Square Payroll customers also receive a 15% discount.
Fully-online process
There is no need for paperwork or time-consuming manual processes. You can initiate checks and review results all in the online Checkr dashboard.
Dynamic compliance
Background checks are subject to federal, state, and local laws. Our compliance tools help support compliance wherever you hire, so you can focus on growing your business.
Best-in-class team
We have dedicated support teams for your business and your candidates. Plus, we’re compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Checkr and Square Payroll customer pricing
Your Checkr account will be automatically set up with the most popular packages for our small business customers.
Basic+
Simple and limited search
Starting from
$29.99 $25.55 / check
- SSN trace
- Sex offender registry
- Global watchlist search
- National criminal search
Essential
In-depth criminal search, down to the county
Starting from
$54.99 $46.75 / check
- SSN trace
- Sex offender registry
- Global watchlist search
- National criminal search
- County criminal search (7-year)
Professional
Additional verifications for advanced roles
Starting from
$79.99 $67.00 / check
- SSN trace
- Sex offender registry
- Global watchlist search
- National criminal search
- County criminal search (7-year)
- Education verification (Highest level)
- Employment verification (Current)
Need a custom package?
Build a plan specific to your hiring needs with dedicated guidance from our sales team
Get a quote
Additional screenings are available as add-ons, including drug testing, professional license and employment verifications, and more.
Note: Checkr works with state and county courts, DMVs, databases, and other third parties to complete your background checks. Some of these parties impose surcharges (“passthrough fees”) to the public to retrieve records. These passthrough fees are included in your invoice.
Run a background check in 3 simple steps
Register
Create an account in just a few minutes
Verification and setup
We’ll verify your account and email you with a secure login
Run your first check
Login and begin running checks at your discounted rate
Ready to get started?
We’ve built a background check toolset to help small businesses grow. Don’t miss out on your next hire.
Still have questions? Talk to a member of our team today.