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Media Kit

The world's easiest background checks

Certn Fast Facts

Background checks don't have to be a pain. Certn makes them faster, easier, and way less chaotic—for everyone involved. With lightning-fast turnaround times, intuitive tech, and real human support if you need it, we help teams hire faster, stay compliant, and keep top talent from slipping through the cracks.

Trusted by over 20,000 teams, from scrappy startups to global giants, Certn is revolutionizing the screening experience with candidate-first tools, full-spectrum global coverage, and automation that actually works.

Founded in 2016, Certn is backed by over US$150M in venture capital, including Deloitte Ventures and Export Development Canada, and has been named one of Deloitte Canada's Fast 50 ^TM for three years running.

Products & Services

Criminal Record Checks
Employment Verification
Identity Verification
Education Verification
Credit Check
Credential Verification
Social Media Screening
Reference Checks

How it works:

Select the check you want to run from the global menu or your saved “Packages”
Click “Send” to invite someone to start screening via a secure link
The person receives a secure email—they consent, scan their ID, and take a selfie

Story of Certn

Andrew McLeod, Evan Dalton, and Owen Madrick came up with Certn in 2016. By 2018, Certn had launched a tenant background screening product for landlords and property managers.

One year later in 2019, Certn started offering online criminal records checks for employers and others.

The Certn name is rooted in our commitment to building trust. At the centre of our hexagon logo, which represents Certn’s secure technology, sits a heart to symbolize that people and clients are at the core. The mark is mathematically crafted to reflect the precision of the work we do.

Timeline:

2016
The idea for Certn is born!
2018
Tenant screening for landlords and property managers is available
2019
Online criminal record checks are available, too
2021
$43M in Series A funding to expand the types of online checks
2022
Certn acquires Credence Background Screening & InterCheck; $80M in Series B funding to scale globally
2023
Certn acquires Trustmatic to enhance ID verification
2025
Certn announces $30M more in Series B funding

Brand Guidelines

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Colour

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To learn more visit: certn.co

Please contact media@certn.co for questions, comments, and quotes.