Frequently asked questions
This site is intended for personal use and can't be used for determining a person’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or for any other purposes covered under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
This site requires a United States (US) Social Security number and a US-based address.
Conducting a self-background check allows you to understand what potential employers, landlords, or other individuals may see when they conduct a formal background check on you.
Enter your information in Checkr's secure applicant portal. You must provide a US Social Security number and US-based address.
Submit your payment.
Checkr searches national databases and county records to create your background check report.
Checkr lets you know when your results are in so you can review them in Checkr's Candidate Portal.
The background check includes:
Social Security number(SSN) trace
Sex offender search
Global watchlist search
National criminal search
It does not include employment history, driving records, or civil records.
This invitation link opens Checkr's secure applicant portal where you can provide information to conduct your background check.
Yes, the report will display your public criminal records gathered from a variety of sources.
US criminal record searches look at the past 7 years of history. Some consumer reports may go back further depending on state regulations and the scope of the request.
These background checks are intended for personal use and can't be used for determining a person’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or for any other purposes covered under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
If you want to share your results, you can use the Download button on your report.