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Purpose
Backgrounds Online provides employment background screening to help employers make informed hiring decisions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
API
The company provides XML web services for submitting screening requests and retrieving results, with API documentation available by request.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Security
The company says its web services use a secure firewall, 128-bit SSL encryption, secure authentication, and IP allowlisting for service access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Compliance
Backgrounds Online says it is PBSA-accredited and SOC 2 certified, and that every team member earns FCRA certification.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Support
The company offers a dedicated account manager to customers and lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 5:00am–6:00pm Pacific Time.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Headquarters
Sacramento, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Applicant self-submittal
Applicants can see and approve necessary compliance documents before a report is produced for the employer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Applicant tracking systems
The service integrates with applicant tracking systems for data transmission, order status, completed reports, and communication with the team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Applicant use
The site directs individuals who want to run a background check on themselves to its I Am Screened service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Custom checks
Customers can choose a screening package or build a custom background check from the offered searches.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Enterprise volume
The Enterprise account option is for companies and organizations running 10–1,000 annual background checks, with monthly credit card or invoice billing and no annual contracts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Screening searches
Offered searches include criminal and court records, employment and education verification, drug screening, motor vehicle records, and international reports.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Small business volume
The Small Business account option is for companies and organizations running fewer than 10 annual background checks and uses pay-per-order billing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com

Plans and prices

Basic $29.95, paid once Social Security Number Trace · County Criminal Court Search · National Criminal Database · Sex Offender Registry · Global Watchlist Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Standard $49.95, paid once Basic package · 7-Year County Criminal Court Search · 7-Year Federal Criminal Court Search · Up to 5 counties/districts; additional county court fees may apply Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com
Comprehensive $99.95, paid once Standard package · 3 Employment Verifications · 1 Education Verification · Additional third-party verification fees may apply Read 30 Sep 2026 · backgroundsonline.com

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