Criminal Records Check

There are many different types of criminal record searches. All criminal record searches can usually be put into two main categories: database criminal record searches and onsite criminal record searches. The most thorough criminal record check available will always be an onsite search. Database searches are not perfect but are a cost effective means of research. It is only at the onsite level that social security numbers can be used for criminal record verification purposes. Unfortunately, the criminal record system is not as refined or accessible as the background check system but it is getting there see Department of Corrections web sites. Thanks to credit card companies, telemarketers, and marketing research firms an individual’s residence history, bankruptcies, relatives, and alias names can be determined with speed and efficiency. The criminal record system is entirely the opposite. The system is antiquated to say the least. Due to many different state and county reporting practices and regulations it is not uncommon for criminal records to “slip through the cracks.” This lack of proper reporting can be dangerous both to businesses and individual citizens. This risk can be averted by conducting manual onsite criminal record searches along with SSN verifications for every subject.

Criminal Check Links:

• Links to all state Department of Corrections web sites where you can find information on past and current inmates. Some states only have current inmate information though. Most are fully searchable by last and first name and do not require registration for access. You can also try Inmate locator search of all states.
• Search city, county and state for sex offenders on FBI State Sex Offenders Registry.
• Search the FBI Bureau of Prisons to locate a federal inmate incarcerated from 1982 to present.

Some things to look for in selecting a company to process a criminal record check are:

Experience - You need to ask how many years has the company been in business doing criminal record checks.

Accurate and Comprehensive results - does the company just say they check their information or do they actually double check to make sure what they are reporting is accurate. Do they send a fact checker to the court house or do they just "ping" a database for matches. Do they verify SSN? Do they check alias names? Do they do it all by computer or do they have a person review the information for accuracy?

Easy of Use - how easy is it to use. Is it able to satisfy your current needs yet flexible enough to grow with you as your needs change. Before selecting a background check service have a list ready of what you need. Ask questions before buying don't assume just because one service offers a certain feature that all background check services do. It can also be beneficial to ask a question or two just to see how quickly and helpful the answer is. This can help you determine how much support you will receive in the future.

Competitive Pricing - selecting the highest priced background check service doesn't always mean you will get the best background check possible. However, selecting the lowest priced services isn't always a good idea either. Search around and find the one that fits your personal needs with a price you can live with. Watch out for those companies that add a range of fees to their service that in the long run make them much more expensive than their competitors. It can also be important to purchase the package that best suits your needs. In other words if you are only going to do one background check then don't purchase an unlimited background check subscription.

Secure Transmission - When you do an online search on someone that information is transferred across the internet. That personal data should be transferred in a confidential manner.

There is a limit to what you can find for free though so if you need more in-dept information or are having a hard time finding any information at all we do offer a very good background check software package.