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Background Check Pricing & Packages for Small Business

At Verified Credentials, we offer transparent, affordable background check pricing designed for small businesses and growing organizations. Our standard packages make it easy to choose the right level of screening based on your hiring needs, risk level, and budget. Explore our background check packages below to compare pricing, included searches, and recommended use cases. 

How much do background checks cost?

Our background check packages start at $19.95 per report, with options that scale based on search scope, locations, and level of detail. 

NEAR INSTANT RESULTS

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Express

$19.95

 

A database-only option that's great for rechecks or low-risk positions. 

STARTER-LEVEL COVERAGE

Verified Standard

$34.95

 

Get the essentials and reduce risk with common background checks.

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ENHANCED SCOPE

 

Verified Enhanced

$49.95

 

Most common and more comprehensive, adding multiple locations.

PREMIUM VALUE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Verified Unlimited

$69.95

 

A premium package that goes beyond, including all counties in the U.S. 

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Names- Search Scope

Current Name

Current Name

Current Name

All Names

Locations - Search Scope

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Current Location

All Locations

All Locations

Criminal History Scope

7 years

7 years

7 years

7 years

Average Turnaround Time

24 hours

24 hours

1- 3 days

1- 3 days

SEARCHES INCLUDED:

Address History Trace 

 

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County Criminal History Search

+ A La Carte price per county to verify potential records from National Criminal Plus

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 + A La Carte price per county to verify potential records from National Criminal Plus 

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National Federal Criminal History Search

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National Criminal Plus

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National Sex Offender Public Registry

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Global Watch List

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What You Get:

Cast a wide net nationwide without the depth of county-level or federal court searches.

Strikes a good balance between depth and efficiency for basic needs.

Includes all locations, providing a more complete background check.

All database searches plus all county criminal history locations nationwide.

Limitations:

Potential Gaps: Misses specific relevant locations where an individual has lived. May not capture all relevant information due to the narrow search criteria.

Location-Specific: Only covers the current location, which might miss information from previous residences.

Name-Specific: Only covers the current names, which might miss information from previous names and aliases.

Maximum Value: Premium value and more complex fulfillment due to the extensive and thorough search criteria.

Why use an upgraded search scope?

  • Comprehensive Checks: Ensures all names and locations are covered, especially if an individual has moved.

  • Current Information: Local courthouse records are primary sources and more current than nationwide databases.

  • Federal Crimes: Includes federal districts to capture serious offenses that may not be prosecuted locally.

Need more? Customize your packages

Our custom packages offer tailored pricing to meet your specific requirements. You can enhance any of our standard packages by adding additional services such as Employment and Academic Verifications, Drug Tests, Credit Reports, MVR Reports, Global Background Checks, and more. This flexibility ensures you get the most comprehensive and relevant background screening for your unique needs.

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