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Q: How long does a background check take?

A criminal background check that complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), such as those used for employment screening, can take several days to a week or more. A background check through a people search service like PeopleFinders, on the other hand, can usually deliver results within minutes. These searches compile information from public records — including contact information, addresses, and court records — so the process is much faster. However, the results are for general informational purposes only and cannot be used to make hiring decisions, screen tenants, or any other use regulated by federal law or state laws.

Q: What does a background check show?

Background checks through people search platforms like PeopleFinders compile information from public records and other sources to produce a single, comprehensive report. Depending on the data available, the report may include contact details, address history, known relatives and associates, civil records (including bankruptcies and liens), and marriage or divorce records. It can also include criminal records, sex offender registrations, property records, and public social media profiles.

Q: How much does a background check cost?

The cost of running background checks depends on their scope and purpose. FCRA-compliant checks used for employment verification and tenant screening can range from $30 to over $100 or more per check. The pricing of background checks through people search sites like PeopleFinders is generally lower. PeopleFinders operates on a subscription model and offers several report options and screening solutions, each priced according to the types of data they provide.

Q: How far back does a background check go?

For most FCRA-compliant pre-employment screenings, employment background checks typically focus on the past seven to ten years, though this can vary by state and by type of record. A people search or background report from a platform like PeopleFinders can include publicly available records going back further, depending on what information exists in public databases. These reports may contain older addresses, historical property data, and criminal records.

Q: How accurate is the information?

The data aggregated by PeopleFinders comes from public records and other third-party data sources. While generally reliable, all information should be independently verified, as it can be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect due to clerical errors, reporting delays, or other issues in the original sources.

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