Monster offers 3 background search packages and individual products to meet your hiring needs. Compare all services
Economy Package
Search national databases — results typically available in less than 1 business day. Learn more
Package pricing: $30
Results from the National Criminal Database are returned within minutes when no match to your applicant is found. Any criminal records from the National Criminal Database are verified locally to help you meet FCRA compliance. Complete report typically available in less than 1 business day.
National
Criminal Search (with local record verification)
- Get fast results when no criminal record is found.
- Help ensure FCRA compliance.
- Check candidates before the next hiring step.
Search Details:
A database search of over 190 million records is performed to look for criminal
records using the candidate''s name and date of birth. Next, a more detailed local-level
confirmation search is conducted on results found and reports felony and misdemeanor
records within the last 7 years. This two-step process gives you a fast response
when no match is found. If a record is found, the information is timely, accurate
and complete. With HireRight''s database search, you can be assured that HireRight
is following state and federal compliance laws.
Note:
Jurisdiction coverage varies and does not cover all U.S. counties and jurisdiction.
Data Sources:
State Departments of Corrections, Administrative Office of the Courts, various county
courthouses, Office of Foreign Asset Control, and Terrorist Watch Lists
Terrorist Watch
List
- Check multiple U.S. government watch lists.
- Screen out known terrorists.
- Provide extra security in sensitive industries.
Search Details:
The Terrorist Watch List (Prohibited Parties) search checks the applicant’s name
against several United States Government watch lists to identify known prohibited
individuals or entities. These lists include known terrorists, narcotics traffickers,
specially designated nationals and individuals subject to various economic sanction
programs.
Data Sources:
Federal lists that include, but are not limited to, Specially Designated Nationals,
Terrorists, Narcotics Traffickers, Blocked Persons and Vessels
National Sex
Offender Search
- Protect special populations such as children.
- Meet federal requirements for specific industries or job titles.
- Provide a broad nationwide search.
Search Details:
The National Sex Offender Registry Search is performed by accessing the U.S. Department
of Justice’s sex offender database, which contains listings of more than 500,000
registered sex offenders from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Guam.
While data or types of crimes listed in the registry varies by state, the registry
consists of such offenses as sexually violent offenses, sexual offenses, misconduct
with a minor, production of child pornography, etc.
National Sex Offender Registry Search is valuable because it identifies a group
with a general disposition for repeating similar crimes. The U.S. Department of
Justice identified that the recidivism rate for sex crimes is four times higher
than other crimes. In addition, this search provides companies with increased visibility
to an applicant’s history. Even though a sex offense may not appear on a person’s
record because of time elapsed, they may still be listed on the registry.
Please note that there are state-specific laws regarding the use of the Sex Offender
Registry for employment purposes. Check with your state before using this information
to make a hiring decision.
National Sex Offender Registry Search provides a greater reach than a single state
search and can be more cost-effective than purchasing multiple state registry searches.
Also, many sex offenders move without updating their registry information.
- On average, states are unable to account for 24% of registered sex offenders.
- A recent study found up-to-date addresses missing for 77,000 sex offenders across
32 states.
- In California, the whereabouts of 44%, or 33,296, of state registered sex offenders
are unknown.
Data Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice’s sex offender database
Social Security Number Validation
- View state and year of Social Security number issuance.
- Check to ensure the Social Security number was not issued before to a person''s birth.
- Verify that the Social Security number is not in the "Death Index".
Search Details:
HireRight''s Social Security Number (SSN) Validation searches the Social Security
Administration database to identify irregularities that exist in association with
the Social Security number provided. Validation of a Social Security number enables
employers to identify whether a Social Security Number has been issued by the Social
Security Administration (SSA) and whether the Social Security number is still valid.
The year and state of issuance are also identified by this search. This search is
very common and is used to reveal whether the Social Security number has been stolen
or falsified. The search does not confirm identity.
Data Sources:
Social Security Administration
Address History
- Verify current address.
- Identify locations for criminal searches.
- Check locations of previous employment or education history.
Search Details:
HireRight provides a list of likely current and past addresses based on the name
and Social Security Number you provide. This is a fundamental part of best practice
background checking because it can identify name and Social Security number anomalies,
including typographical errors, provide additional information for confirming applicant
residence history on applications, and identify additional locations for potential
criminal searches if necessary.
Data Sources:
Various nationally validated address sources
Advantage Package
Search up to 3 county courthouses – results typically available in less than 2 business
days.
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Applies the minimum best practice approach used by private investigators to reveal a high number of criminal records at a reasonable price. Complete report typically available in less than 2 business days.
Package pricing: $50 surcharges
Surcharges
Some states charge fees to perform motor vehicle record checks; additionally, some
courthouses charge fees to conduct county felony and misdemeanor criminal searches.
These fees are applied by those entities to cover their own internal expenses and
are therefore outside of HireRight''s control. HireRight does not mark up any of
these fees; they are passed directly to you.
Do all states and courthouses charge fees?
About one-third of all counties have surcharges and the counties within each state
vary (i.e., some will charge, some will not.) Almost every state imposes some sort
of fee for a motor vehicle record check.
How much do they charge?
Fees can range from as little as $1 up to $55 (e.g, New York). If there is a surcharge,
the average cost is about $5 per order.
Note:
Surcharges are subject to change without notice
County Courthouse Criminal
Felony and Misdemeanor Search
- Check for criminal records in specific locations.
- Identify high-risk behavior and past violent crimes.
- View offense details.
Also includes:
Terrorist Watch List, National Sex Offender Search, Social Security Number Validation, Address History
Search Details:
HireRight has access to more than 3,400 misdemeanor and felony courts throughout
the US. HireRight will check courts in up to three counties (starting in the counties
of the candidate’s most recent addresses.) For example, if the candidate has lived
in five counties in the last seven years, the three most recent are checked.
Data Sources:
County and local jurisdictions across the United States
Terrorist Watch List
- Check multiple U.S. government watch lists.
- Screen out known terrorists.
- Provide extra security in sensitive industries.
Search Details:
The Terrorist Watch List (Prohibited Parties) search checks the applicant’s name
against several United States Government watch lists to identify known prohibited
individuals or entities. These lists include known terrorists, narcotics traffickers,
specially designated nationals and individuals subject to various economic sanction
programs.
Data Sources:
Federal lists that include, but are not limited to, Specially Designated Nationals,
Terrorists, Narcotics Traffickers, Blocked Persons and Vessels
National Sex Offender
Search
- Protect special populations such as children.
- Meet federal requirements for specific industries or job titles.
- Provide a broad nationwide search.
Search Details:
The National Sex Offender Registry Search is performed by accessing the U.S. Department
of Justice’s sex offender database, which contains listings of more than 500,000
registered sex offenders from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Guam.
While data or types of crimes listed in the registry varies by state, the registry
consists of such offenses as sexually violent offenses, sexual offenses, misconduct
with a minor, production of child pornography, etc.
National Sex Offender Registry Search is valuable because it identifies a group
with a general disposition for repeating similar crimes. The U.S. Department of
Justice identified that the recidivism rate for sex crimes is four times higher
than other crimes. In addition, this search provides companies with increased visibility
to an applicant’s history. Even though a sex offense may not appear on a person’s
record because of time elapsed, they may still be listed on the registry.
Please note that there are state-specific laws regarding the use of the Sex Offender
Registry for employment purposes. Check with your state before using this information
to make a hiring decision.
National Sex Offender Registry Search provides a greater reach than a single state
search and can be more cost-effective than purchasing multiple state registry searches.
Also, many sex offenders move without updating their registry information.
- On average, states are unable to account for 24% of registered sex offenders.
- A recent study found up-to-date addresses missing for 77,000 sex offenders across
32 states.
- In California, the whereabouts of 44%, or 33,296, of state registered sex offenders
are unknown.
Data Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice’s sex offender database
Social Security Number Validation
- View state and year of Social Security number issuance.
- Check to ensure the Social Security number was not issued before to a person''s birth.
- Verify that the Social Security number is not in the "Death Index".
Search Details:
HireRight''s Social Security Number (SSN) Validation searches the Social Security
Administration database to identify irregularities that exist in association with
the Social Security number provided. Validation of a Social Security number enables
employers to identify whether a Social Security Number has been issued by the Social
Security Administration (SSA) and whether the Social Security number is still valid.
The year and state of issuance are also identified by this search. This search is
very common and is used to reveal whether the Social Security number has been stolen
or falsified. The search does not confirm identity.
Data Sources:
Social Security Administration
Address History
- Verify current address.
- Identify locations for criminal searches.
- Check locations of previous employment or education history.
Search Details:
HireRight provides a list of likely current and past addresses based on the name
and Social Security Number you provide. This is a fundamental part of best practice
background checking because it can identify name and Social Security number anomalies,
including typographical errors, provide additional information for confirming applicant
residence history on applications, and identify additional locations for potential
criminal searches if necessary.
Data Sources:
Various nationally validated address sources
Advantage Plus Package
Search national and local sources -- results typically available in less than 2
business days
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Combines the services included in the Economy and the
Advantage packages to protect your business by checking local and national sources for criminal records. Criminal records from the National Criminal Database are verified locally to help you meet FCRA compliance. Complete report typically available in less than 2 business days
Package pricing: $70 surcharges
Surcharges
Some states charge fees to perform motor vehicle record checks; additionally, some
courthouses charge fees to conduct county felony and misdemeanor criminal searches.
These fees are applied by those entities to cover their own internal expenses and
are therefore outside of HireRight''s control. HireRight does not mark up any of
these fees; they are passed directly to you.
Do all states and courthouses charge fees?
About one-third of all counties have surcharges and the counties within each state
vary (i.e. some will charge, some will not.) Almost every state imposes some sort
of fee for a motor vehicle record check.
How much do they charge?
Fees can range from as little as $1 up to $55 (e.g, New York). If there is a surcharge,
the average cost is about $5 per order.
Note: Surcharges are subject to change without notice.
National Criminal
Search (with local record verification)
- Get fast results when no criminal record is found.
- Help ensure FCRA compliance.
- Check candidates before the next hiring step.
Also Includes:
County Courthouse Criminal Felony and Misdemeanor Search, Terrorist Watch List, National Sex Offender Search, Social Security Number Validation, Address History
Search Details:
A database search of over 190 million records is performed to look for criminal
records using the candidate''s name and date of birth. Next, a more detailed local-level
confirmation search is conducted on results found and reports felony and misdemeanor
records within the last 7 years. This two-step process gives you a fast response
when no match is found. If a record is found, the information is timely, accurate
and complete. With HireRight''s database search, you can be assured that HireRight
is following state and federal compliance laws.
Note:
Jurisdiction coverage varies and does not cover all U.S. counties and jurisdiction.
Data Sources:
State Departments of Corrections, Administrative Office of the Courts, various county
courthouses, Office of Foreign Asset Control, and Terrorist Watch Lists
County Courthouse Criminal
Felony and Misdemeanor Search
- Check for criminal records in specific locations.
- Identify high-risk behavior and past violent crimes.
- View offense details.
Search Details:
HireRight has access to more than 3,400 misdemeanor and felony courts throughout
the US. HireRight will check courts in up to three counties (starting in the counties
of the candidate’s most recent addresses.) For example, if the candidate has lived
in five counties in the last seven years, the three most recent are checked.
Data Sources:
County and local jurisdictions across the United States
Terrorist Watch List
- Check multiple U.S. government watch lists.
- Screen out known terrorists.
- Provide extra security in sensitive industries.
Search Details:
The Terrorist Watch List (Prohibited Parties) search checks the applicant’s name
against several United States Government watch lists to identify known prohibited
individuals or entities. These lists include known terrorists, narcotics traffickers,
specially designated nationals and individuals subject to various economic sanction
programs.
Data Sources:
Federal lists that include, but are not limited to, Specially Designated Nationals,
Terrorists, Narcotics Traffickers, Blocked Persons and Vessels
National Sex Offender
Search
- Protect special populations such as children.
- Meet federal requirements for specific industries or job titles.
- Provide a broad nationwide search.
Search Details:
The National Sex Offender Registry Search is performed by accessing the U.S. Department
of Justice’s sex offender database, which contains listings of more than 500,000
registered sex offenders from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Guam.
While data or types of crimes listed in the registry varies by state, the registry
consists of such offenses as sexually violent offenses, sexual offenses, misconduct
with a minor, production of child pornography, etc.
National Sex Offender Registry Search is valuable because it identifies a group
with a general disposition for repeating similar crimes. The U.S. Department of
Justice identified that the recidivism rate for sex crimes is four times higher
than other crimes. In addition, this search provides companies with increased visibility
to an applicant’s history. Even though a sex offense may not appear on a person’s
record because of time elapsed, they may still be listed on the registry.
Please note that there are state-specific laws regarding the use of the Sex Offender
Registry for employment purposes. Check with your state before using this information
to make a hiring decision.
National Sex Offender Registry Search provides a greater reach than a single state
search and can be more cost-effective than purchasing multiple state registry searches.
Also, many sex offenders move without updating their registry information.
- On average, states are unable to account for 24% of registered sex offenders.
- A recent study found up-to-date addresses missing for 77,000 sex offenders across
32 states.
- In California, the whereabouts of 44%, or 33,296, of state registered sex offenders
are unknown.
Data Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice’s sex offender database
Social Security Number Validation
- View state and year of Social Security number issuance.
- Check to ensure the Social Security number was not issued before to a person''s birth.
- Verify that the Social Security number is not in the "Death Index".
Search Details:
HireRight''s Social Security Number (SSN) Validation searches the Social Security
Administration database to identify irregularities that exist in association with
the Social Security number provided. Validation of a Social Security number enables
employers to identify whether a Social Security Number has been issued by the Social
Security Administration (SSA) and whether the Social Security number is still valid.
The year and state of issuance are also identified by this search. This search is
very common and is used to reveal whether the Social Security number has been stolen
or falsified. The search does not confirm identity.
Data Sources:
Social Security Administration
Address History
- Verify current address.
- Identify locations for criminal searches.
- Check locations of previous employment or education history.
Search Details:
HireRight provides a list of likely current and past addresses based on the name
and Social Security Number you provide. This is a fundamental part of best practice
background checking because it can identify name and Social Security number anomalies,
including typographical errors, provide additional information for confirming applicant
residence history on applications, and identify additional locations for potential
criminal searches if necessary.
Data Sources:
Various nationally validated address sources
Additional Background Checks
Customize your employment screening with the following specialized services:
Federal Criminal Records Search $10.00
- Check for past federal crimes, including fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.
- Protect your company''s assets.
- Help reduce risk of white collar crimes, including cyber crime.
Search Details:
The Federal Criminal Records Search searches federal courts for federal crimes such as those that occurred on federal property and/or those that violated federal laws, such as tax evasion, fraud and embezzlement, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations, postal offenses and other offenses that are prosecuted federally. This search is commonly used by companies for applicants who will have access to company records or funds.
Data Sources:
Databases containing records of federal jurisdictions
Motor Vehicle Records Check $10.00
- Find accidents or violations and felony/misdemeanor convictions.
- Keep your insurance premium down.
- Reduce liability and risk for drivers of company vehicles.
- Verify license type and status.
- Promote or protect your safe driving record.
Data Sources:
State motor vehicle departments
Employment Verification $14.00
- Validate one of the most falsified pieces of information on a resume.
- Check dates of previous employment.
- Verify salary history when available.
Search Details:
One of the most commonly misrepresented pieces of information on a resume is the applicant''s employment history. HireRight can help by conducting this time-consuming employment verification for you by going directly to past employers to retrieve relevant information. Employment verification is a very popular choice and is used in all industries for all position titles to verify dates of employment, position, and salary history when it is available.
Note:
When you use this service, HireRight will request a faxed copy of the candidate''s consent, in order to obtain the best results. While every effort will be made to verify all listed employment, not all employment history may be verifiable (e.g., a company may have moved or may no longer be in business). Please note that refunds are not granted by HireRight in the event of an incomplete verification.
Data Sources:
Applicant''s previous or current employer, per your order
Terrorist Watch List - Expanded $10.00
- Help meet federally required Homeland Security/Patriot Act guidelines.
- Screen out known terrorists.
- Provide extra security in sensitive industries.
Search Details:
Includes OFAC and additional Prohibited Parties Searches. HireRight searches several federal databases to identify prohibited individuals. Government regulations may require that organizations not deal with prohibited parties, thereby making this search a necessity.
A prohibited party is defined as "specially designated nationals, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, blocked persons and vessels and parties subject to various economic sanctioned programs who are forbidden from conducting business in the United States, as well as entities subject to license requirements because of their proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."
This search is commonly used to identify persons deemed a threat by the United States government, to identify risks or associations that may deem an applicant dangerous, or to ensure compliance with the national Patriot Act.
Data Sources:
Federal lists that include, but are not limited to, Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC); Specially Designated Nationals, Terrorists, Narcotics Traffickers, Blocked Persons and Vessels; Debarred Parties; Denied Persons List; Entity List; Unverified List
Healthcare Sanctions Check $10.00
- Check for professional misconduct.
- Protect your reputation in the healthcare field.
- Offer clues to further investigate healthcare licensing.
Search Details:
The Healthcare Sanctions Check identifies sanctioned and excluded individuals and entities in the healthcare field. Sanctioned individuals are defined as those individuals who have committed fraud and/or have had adverse actions taken against them by federally funded programs. Sanctioned individuals are excluded from participating in and receiving funds for various healthcare programs.
The types of actions located by this search include, but are not limited to, reprimands, probations, suspensions, and revocations of provider licenses; cease-and-desist orders; DEA violations; professional misconduct and other similar sanctions and exclusions.
Data Sources:
Various federal lists
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