Purpose & verification — required for private individuals
Background reports may only be used for a lawful, permissible purpose. To protect the people we screen, private-individual requests require a stated purpose, a signed attestation, and a photo of your government-issued ID. A licensed investigator reviews each one before any screening is performed.
Purpose of this background check *
Select a purpose…
I have the written consent of the person being screened
Tenant / rental applicant screening (I own or manage the property)
Employment screening (I am the employer or hiring for my business)
Prospective business partner or transaction (with their knowledge)
Nanny, caregiver, or in-home service provider (with consent)
Legal proceeding or litigation I am a party to
Other — I'll explain in the message above
Photo of your government-issued ID (driver's license or state ID) *
📷 How to add your ID — it only takes a few seconds:
On a phone or tablet: tap “Take a photo” below (or Choose File → Take Photo ) and snap a clear picture of the front of your ID.On a computer with a webcam: click “Take a photo” to use your camera and capture your ID right here.Already have a photo saved? Click Choose File and pick it. Photo on your phone but filling this out on a computer? Text or email it to yourself, save it, then choose it here.
Lay the ID flat, fill the frame, avoid glare, and make sure all four corners and the text are readable.
Remove & retake
JPG, PNG, or PDF · 8 MB max. Used only to verify your identity and stored securely; it is not part of any report and is purged after your request is closed.
I certify that I have a lawful, permissible purpose for requesting this background information; that the details above are accurate; and that I will not use any report for any purpose prohibited by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or other law (including harassment, stalking, or unlawful discrimination). I understand a licensed investigator will review this request before any screening is performed.
Type your full name to sign *
Your package & payment
Private-individual background checks are paid up front by card . Choose your package above, add any extras below, and you'll go to our secure Square checkout right after you submit. If we can't proceed with your request, you're refunded in full.
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