County Criminal
Daily, our personnel physically research the available public record index at the primary county courthouse to identify and retrieve authentic court records. This type of search is a "Felony' criminal search always. Where available, "Misdemeanor" criminal records are also documented in states that maintain a "Unified" court system. Some counties have mandatory court access fees that apply Per Name to conduct a public record inquiry. These type access fees are reimbursable with respect to each name.

Statewide Criminal (if and where available)
Usually, the complete Name, DOB and SSN are required for this type of search. This inquiry is performed directly through the official state repository or state court computerized systems. Not all states have a statewide search available to the public, at this time. Also, each state determines the type of record that is disseminated.

Federal Criminal
This search identifies federal court cases that involve crimes under federal statute; i.e. Bank Robbery, RICO Drug Trafficking, Illegal Sale of Firearms or Weapons and Embezzlement, just to name a few. This type research is conducted through the Pacer System and/or physically at the federal courts directly. We check the available public record index for any federal criminal record located in a particular District Court location. The location(s) of our search is determined by the address(s) on the work order.

Driving History
A driving history report provides a timely summary of the subject's motor vehicle driving record obtained directly from the state of issuance. The DMV report will confirm the driver's license number, the type of license, the current license status, any motor vehicle violations, restrictions, suspension/revocation, and accidents. The DMV report also may include criminal cases like "Driving under the Influence" convictions. This background-screening task is mandatory for company drivers!

Credit History / SSN Verification
This informational request must be authorized with a signed Release Form. Credit information is obtained through one or more of three major credit bureaus in America: Equifax, Trans Union and Experian. This credit profile report will show the subject's financial payment history showing current accounts, charged-off as bad debt accounts, collection status accounts, bankruptcy or other public record filings and also trade accounts in good standing for the subject. This report information will also help confirm the name, alias, married or maiden names, the social security number, current or previous addresses and current or past employers.

Civil Litigation (County or Federal)
These types of research identify any public record civil filings, to include lawsuits, civil judgments, state or local liens and federal tax liens filed in County or Federal court jurisdictions. These type cases are listed under the Plaintiff and/or Defendant name(s), individually or by firm name. Daily we identify, obtain and corroborate documentation from the authentic file or obtain photocopies, if required.

Sex Offender Search (where available)
This type of screening task is performed through the official Sex Offender Registry, maintained for public inspection by a given state. Not all states offer or maintain a registry of Named Offenders for public inspection. This search will show any convicted sex offenders that are required to register as such in the state they reside.

Employment Verification
Inquiries about current or prior employment are a usual and customary screening task for many clients. A comprehensive questionnaire is submitted to the employer in question to confirm, corroborate and verify dates of employment, job title, performance, attendance, disciplinary actions, and reason for leaving and rehire status.

Education Verification
With this research, our personnel confirm the subject's highest degree(s) obtained through the educational institution(s) listed and provided from the applicant or employee. The subject's name, maiden/alias name, the social security number and the identity of the institution(s) is required to complete this background-screening task.

Federal Terrorist Excluded Parties Watch List (OFAC, DOC/BIS)
This search is performed through the Excluded Parties Listing System. The inquiry contains individual and firm names identified as excluded parties by the federal government via the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), a Department of the United States Treasury Department and through all other federal agencies, to include the identity of terrorists, drug traffickers, those engaged in the sale of illegal weapon(s) on the black market and related sanctioned governments too.

Workers Compensation Claim History (where available)
This type research will identify any Workers Compensation Claim history filed by the subject. Each state has unique guidelines to search and to obtain information, which may require an original signed release form and/or notarization by the applicant. Not all states are available, so please contact our office for further information. Likewise, your staff must conform to all special employment guidelines and statutory issues relevant with this type of background screening task.

Federal Bankruptcy Court Research
This search identifies individual or businesses that have filed Bankruptcy, under Chapter 7, 11, or Chapter 13 petitions in U.S. District Court. Support documentation is available, wherever necessary for your work order.

UCC - Uniformed Commercial Code Research
This type of county and/or state level research determines whether a personal or business has pledged property or other real assets that is/are encumbered. This search also identifies claims against personal property or fixtures and the disposition, location, and ownership of the pledged collateral.

Current Owner (Deed-Mortgage) Research
This type of search determines the current Ownership and we will document the current Deed. This can be performed by Name or by submitting the Address Location to be confirmed. Similarly, current and/or closed Mortgages, Assignments or related transactions can be verified through Recorders Office. You must provide the Name and/or the property address along with your instructions to conduct this type search

HHS - O.I.G. (Office of the Inspector General)
This federal Department of Health related search is performed through the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database, maintained by the "HHS Office of the Inspector General". This inquiry contains individual and firm names of health care providers, patients and others identifying parties excluded from participation in the Medicare, Medicaid and all other Federal health care programs.

Credential or Professional License Verification
This type of research confirms an individual has a current and valid license in a particular profession or trade. This research also may show any previous or pending actions against this individual. This inquiry is usually conducted on a state level through varying license agencies.

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