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ID Searches
These searches can help you uncover hidden information, comply with regulations, and reduce risks. Whether you need to trace a Social Security number, verify work eligibility, or find additional names and aliases, Verified Credentials' identity searches can help.
Uncover information tied to a candidate's identity.
Identity-based searches go beyond the surface, providing a wealth of crucial information tied to a candidate's identity. Here's how our services can add significant value to your screening process:
- Uncover additional names and aliases - Additional names associated with the subject of a background report are invaluable for multiple searches, such as criminal history checks, registries, and more.
- Define search areas and jurisdictions - Our ID searches help you define the precise search areas and jurisdictions necessary to access records at courthouses, government agencies, registries, and more.
- Verify social security numbers and work eligibility - Provide peace of mind that you comply with employment regulations.
- Address the gap - Candidates may not always disclose all their past addresses willingly. Our ID Trace often finds up to 3 more relevant addresses to search!
Types of ID searches
Address History Trace
Our Social Security number-based solution, Address History Trace, traces Social Security numbers and residential history, and eliminates false positive alias names.
Frequently asked questions
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What information does Verified Credentials need to conduct ID searches?
To conduct ID searches, we need several key pieces of identifying information, which may include:
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First and last name
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Aliases or AKA names
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Social Security Number (SSN)
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Current and historical addresses from the past seven years
For Employment Eligibility Verifications, a completed I-9 form is also required. This requires much of the same information, but includes additional fields for citizenship or immigration status, A-Number/USCIS Number, Form I-94 admission number, or a foreign passport number as well.
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How does an ID search improve the accuracy of a background check?
ID searches improve the accuracy of background checks by minimizing false positives, uncovering hidden names and locations tied to an individual, and potentially catching fraud. They help to prevent bad actors from applying under stolen identities or using incorrect identifiers to return misleadingly clean results.
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How quickly can Verified Credentials return ID search results?
Verified Credentials processes many ID searches immediately, with most results available in 48 hours or less.
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How much do Verified Credentials’ ID searches cost?
Our ID searches vary in price depending on the search. Prices may be impacted by fees determined by the search source.
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Are ID searches included in criminal screening or priced separately?
ID searches are regularly ordered as part of a complete screening solution to ensure the correct records are being reported.
Unlock deeper insights with our ID searches.
Thorough ID searches are the foundation of an informed background screening process. Don't miss out on critical details.