Criminal Record Checks | Certn
Criminal Record Checks
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: 72 hours on Average
Recommended for: Most Employers, Volunteer Organizations, and Government Agencies
Cost: Starting at $17.99
*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 195 countries — 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 U.S. Criminal Record Checks:
National criminal records check
- Search of criminal justice agency databases around the US for criminal records.
Federal criminal records check
- Search for criminal records prosecuted at the federal district court level.
County criminal records check
- Search of a county’s court records for felony and misdemeanor records.
Global sanctions and terrorist watchlists
- Search of exclusion and sanctioning entity lists.
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 offense.
What do I need to run a criminal record check?
To run a criminal record check, you have to provide a full name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN).
What is the process?
- Select and send the checks you want to run from the global product list.
- Your candidate receives a secure, encrypted link via SMS or email asking them to complete the background check online.
- The consolidated results are available in your Certn dashboard or ATS.
How long does it take?
Turnaround times are typically less than 72 hours. Atypical delays may occur based on jurisdiction and the number and location of possible records.
What time period is covered?
The default inquiry timeframe for each record is seven years.
Our customers love our criminal record checks
Certn has streamlined our background screening process with a 75% decrease in their time-to-hire. Saks Fifth Avenue experienced significant improvements in our hiring process after implementing Certn’s solution.
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Director People Technology
Saks Fifth Avenue
We looked at 8 different providers, and we’re so happy we made the switch to Certn! They were able to integrate with our ATS to deliver faster and cheaper background checks for MYOB, with a much better candidate experience.
Ed Smith
Employee Experience Manager
MYOB
Our Certn & Tech Mahindra partnership is a welcomed change in our hiring process. We’re one of the largest recruiters in the world with nearly 200,000 employees. Certn gives us speed, consistency, and a really simple experience for both our candidates, and my talent acquisition team.
Dhawal Parikh
Director, Talent Acquisition
Tech Mahindra
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