Criminal Record Checks

Looking for an individual criminal background check?

Get criminal records in just a matter of hours. Certn makes it easy to better understand your candidates’ backgrounds with expedited, accurate, and compliant checks.

Turnaround Time
As quick as 15 minutes

Recommended for
Most Employers, Volunteer Organizations, and Government Agencies

Cost
Starting at $24.99*

*Contact us to explore larger-scale packages and customized pricing. Pricing is subject to change. Pass-through access fees may apply.

Look backward before moving forward with hires.

Know your candidates’ full story.

Certn’s comprehensive criminal record checks unlock years of insight in a matter of hours.

Get a global view of your candidates’ backgrounds.

Certn’s criminal record checks span 200+ countries and territories — all in one easy-to-use platform.

Ensure you’ve done all the right checks.

Mitigate hiring risks at scale. Certn ensures that you’ve properly validated every candidate’s background.

What you get from Certn’s Criminal Record Checks:

Canadian Criminal Records

Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database.

Quebec Record Check (SOQUIJ)

SOQUIJ database for civil, criminal, and penal judicial records.

USA Criminal Record Checks

Multi-jurisdictional databases, federal and county court records.

UK Criminal and Right to Work Checks

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Disclosure Scotland, and AccessNI.

International Checks

Databases in 200+ countries and territories.

Criminal record checks as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Certn is the easiest way to check your candidates’ backgrounds. There’s no setup fees, no minimums, and no hassle.

1. Select your relevant checks
Pick the products you need — and skip the ones you don’t.

2. Candidates complete checks online
A secure, encrypted link begins the verification process.

3. Your detailed verification report gets created
Results are consolidated and sent for your review.

FAQs

What is a criminal record?
A criminal record is a record of a person’s criminal convictions history. The information included in a criminal record and the existence of a criminal record varies between countries and even between jurisdictions within a country.

What is a criminal record check?
With our network of global partners and integrations with popular hiring platforms, Certn offers faster domestic and international criminal record checks so you can make more informed decisions whether you’re hiring locally, remotely, or abroad. Criminal record checks search national and local records to identify reportable criminal records associated with your candidates.

What shows up in a criminal record check?
The availability and disclosure of criminal records varies by jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions have restrictions on the types of convictions that can be reported after a certain period or based on the severity of the offence.

What do I need to run a criminal record check?
To send a criminal record check to an applicant, all you need is a name and email. The applicant will need to provide their name, date of birth, SSN/SIN and sometimes fingerprints.

What is the process?
The process for the candidate is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Select and send the criminal record checks you want based on the whereabouts of your candidate.
2. Your candidate receives a secure, encrypted link via SMS or email asking them to complete the background check online.
3. The consolidated results are available in your Certn dashboard or ATS.

How long does it take?
Turnaround times vary based on the jurisdiction and number and/or location of possible records. The time it takes to complete any type of background check, criminal or otherwise, varies depending on factors such as the type of information being verified, the responsiveness of the sources and databases, and the efficiency of the screening process. A Canadian criminal record check can typically be completed within a few days to a week, assuming the information is readily available and the sources respond promptly.

What time period is covered?
The default inquiry timeframe for each record is seven years.

Our customers love our criminal record checks

Certn has revolutionized our background screening process at Kal Tire. Certn has not only saved us valuable time and resources, but the consistent customer service has made Certn a crucial part of our hiring process.

Trevor Ip
Director, Talent Acquisition
KalTire

Certn delivers a service in minutes that takes other vendors days AND they do it for a third of the cost.

Nicole MacLean
Senior Manager, People Technology
WestJet

We’ve utilized every background screening provider on the market, and have never seen a product that is this fast and comprehensive.

Scott Asselstine
Operations Manager
Vaco Lannick

Certn makes background screening easy

01

The World’s Easiest Background Checks

Certn uses automation and AI to deliver instant verifications and industry-leading turnaround times.

02

Streamline Background Checks at Scale

Simplify your hiring workflow by integrating Certn’s global API with your ATS.

03

Navigate Compliance with Ease

Easily comply with regional and industry laws with automated compliance tools like built-in consent forms. Our experts have over 30 years of industry experience.

04

Top-Rated Usability and Support

Impress new hires with a mobile-friendly, online experience with in-region help along the way as needed.

Ready for the world’s easiest background checks? It’s time to get Certn.