How long should I expect to wait for the background screening results? Within the background screening industry, this is referred to as “turnaround” time. The goal at NationSearch is to report your screening results the same day as requested. Our average Criminal Search turnaround time…

How far back in history does the background screening cover? NationSearch provides a minimum of seven years historical data no matter what search we are conducting. Additionally, we will obtain court records back as far as they are available for public access. All records found…

What type of information is gleaned from a criminal search? Everything that is contained on the court records in the Counties and States (Statewide where allowed) searched: Convictions, arrests, paroles’, probations, pending cases, etc. The FCRA does not limit the information a CRA can provide…

What information can I expect to obtain from a background check? A background check can be very useful in verifying the information provided by the applicant on the employment application and resume. The employer typically chooses the searches based upon the job requirements of the…

Can I automatically request a credit check on all of my employees? Not necessarily. The FCRA is very strict regarding the appropriateness of running credit checks for pre-employment purposes. Therefore, the first thing that the credit bureau will require is that a 3rd party “credential”…

Does an MVR (Motor Vehicle Records) check need to be conducted for each state I have held a driver’s license in? No. Only the current states’ drivers license is checked. Each time you apply for a new driver’s license, you are required by law to…

Where do Background Screening companies get their information? It depends upon the information being requested. For education or employment verifications, usually the educational institution or past employer is contacted. For criminal or civil history, the appropriate courts are contacted. Credit checks are obtained through one…

How does an Education Verification work? NationSearch verifies the information provided by the applicant via direct contact with the institution. We are normally looking for the highest degree earned by the applicant. However, the extent of the search is up to the client’s request and…

What if all I have is the individuals’ name, but no birth date? An accurate and quality background screening cannot be conducted without a date of birth. There is no way to insure that the persons’ criminal history you have obtained is the individual you…

What information do I need in order to begin a background screening? Bare minimum, you need an accurate first and last name and date of birth. Correct spelling is essential. Ideally, you would also have the individuals’ social security number and current address. If you…