BackgroundChecks.com

Spec sheet

Purpose

The service provides employment background screening for employers, including small and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

API

The service offers a REST-style JSON API, JavaScript widgets, and a sandbox for testing integrations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Integrations

Listed prebuilt integration partners include Greenhouse, Lever, JazzHR, Jobvite, Workable, Aaniie, and Ceipal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Security

The maker says data in transit is encrypted over HTTPS and sensitive data such as SSNs and PII is encrypted using AES-256.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.backgroundchecks.com

Compliance

The platform automates consumer disclosures and can send pre-adverse and adverse action notices.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Support

The maker offers support through phone, email, chat, and an online help center.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Founded

1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Applicant data

The maker says employers see only the last four digits of an applicant’s Social Security number in the application.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.backgroundchecks.com

Applicant workflow

Employers can start an application with an applicant’s email address, and the service contacts the applicant to collect required information and disclosures.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

County search coverage

The county criminal search page states it covers over 3,000 counties and that clerk-assisted searches can take 3–5 business days.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Developer tools

Developers can use a RESTful JSON API, JavaScript widgets, API documentation, and a sandbox environment.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Headquarters and founding

The company’s AI information page lists Nashville, Tennessee, as its headquarters and 1999 as its founding year.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Integration limit

The API guide says FCRA rules require each customer using a platform integration to be a BackgroundChecks.com customer and prohibit platforms from aggregating reports for multiple end users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

No unlimited searches

The company says it does not offer an unlimited search product and prices reports per applicant.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.backgroundchecks.com

Pricing limits

Reports are priced per applicant, and the maker says it does not offer unlimited monthly searches.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Pricing model

The service uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no setup fees, account fees, monthly minimums, or long-term contracts; package, search, court, and third-party fees can affect the price.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Reports

The dashboard tracks orders and report status, and completed report sections are generally made available as they finish.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Screening options

Screening can include criminal searches, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, drug testing, and financial record searches.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Screenings

Screening options include criminal searches, watchlists, motor vehicle records, employment and education verifications, and drug testing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Turnaround

The maker says most searches complete the same day, while county searches may take longer depending on the jurisdiction.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Volume discounts

The FAQ says automatic volume discounts begin at 100 reports purchased in a single month and continue while at least 100 reports are run each month.Read 4 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Who it serves

The company describes its platform as serving small and medium-sized businesses, while also offering custom features and account management for large enterprises.Read 3 Oct 2026 · app.backgroundchecks.com

Workflow

Employers select a package and enter a candidate’s email; the candidate completes an online application and authorization, and results appear in the dashboard as checks finish.Read 3 Oct 2026 · backgroundchecks.com

Plans and prices

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