Learn More:
National Criminal Search
Description
National Criminal Search is a comprehensive database search of multiple criminal record sources. The criminal databases used by Certifinder have more than 200 million criminal records representing 85 million consumers. Records included in the databases are gathered from multiple criminal record repositories including:
- Prison, parole and release files from state Department of Corrections, Administrative Office of Courts and other state agencies
- State and county criminal record repositories
- Provides extensive coverage at a low cost
- Returns results within a few seconds
- Reduces the chance of missing an undisclosed criminal record
- FCRA compliant with disposition update
On which positions should I request the National Criminal Search?
National Criminal Search should be used as a part of the screening process for every position being filled.
Do I also need to perform a criminal record search at the county level?
We recommend that you perform a county Criminal Records Search for all known addresses and use the National Criminal Search to provide additional protection against potential records in other jurisdictions not disclosed by the applicant.
Working With Us