Service
Background Investigations &
Screening
A cheap online lookup pulls unverified, often outdated data scraped from public databases — and it can be wrong about the wrong person entirely. A licensed investigator verifies identity, confirms each record at the source, and gives you findings you can actually rely on, with the documentation to back them up.
What We Investigate
Background checks for every situation
We serve both individuals and professionals — from someone vetting a new partner or caregiver to attorneys, employers, and businesses that need defensible due diligence.
Personal & relationship
Pre-marriage and new-relationship vetting, checks on caregivers and housekeepers, and online-dating verification — so you know the person is who they say they are before you trust them.
Pre-employment & tenant
Screening for employers and landlords who need to verify a candidate or applicant — run thoroughly and in line with the laws that govern hiring and housing decisions.
Corporate & due diligence
Vetting prospective partners, vendors, executives, and investments — uncovering undisclosed business interests, litigation history, and reputational risk before you commit.
Litigation & asset checks
Support for attorneys and parties in litigation — locating assets, surfacing hidden holdings, and documenting findings to inform settlement, judgment-recovery, and case strategy.
Sources & Data Points
What we check
Every investigation is scoped to your needs, but a thorough background check can draw on any of the following — each verified rather than simply pulled from a database.
Identity verification
Confirming the subject is who they claim to be — full legal name, known aliases, date of birth, and identifiers — so the rest of the report is tied to the right person.
Criminal & civil records
County, state, and federal criminal history along with civil filings — lawsuits, judgments, and other court records that reveal patterns and risk.
Employment & education verification
Confirming claimed job history, titles, dates, and degrees or credentials — catching the exaggerations and fabrications that resumes and profiles often hide.
Address history
A timeline of current and prior addresses that helps confirm identity, scope record searches to the right jurisdictions, and surface undisclosed locations.
Financial & asset indicators
Liens, bankruptcies, business filings, and property and asset indicators that point to financial standing or undisclosed holdings — valuable in due-diligence and litigation matters.
Social media & online presence
A review of public social-media activity and online footprint that can corroborate or contradict the rest of the picture — gathered lawfully and documented carefully.
Deliverables
What you receive
You get more than a raw data dump — a clear, organized report you can read, understand, and act on, with every finding traceable back to its source.
A clear written report
A plain-language summary of what we found and what it means, organized so you can quickly see the conclusions — not just pages of disconnected records.
Sources documented
Every data point is tied to its source so the findings are verifiable and defensible — and ready to support an employment, housing, or legal decision if it comes to that.
Realistic turnaround
Most checks are completed in 1 day, depending on scope and how quickly the relevant records can be obtained and verified. Backed by professional research tools, including IRBsearch, for fast and accurate source data.
Important Legal Note
Run the right way, under the right rules
Not every background check follows the same rules. Certain checks — particularly screening run for employment and tenant decisions — are governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and related state laws, which dictate how information may be gathered, what disclosures and consent are required, and how the results may be used.
Get this wrong and a check can expose an employer or landlord to real liability; run it correctly and you have a result you can act on with confidence. We understand where these requirements apply and structure each engagement accordingly — so you stay compliant and your investigation holds up to scrutiny. If you’re an individual checking a partner or caregiver for your own peace of mind, different rules apply, and we’ll walk you through what’s appropriate for your situation during your free consultation.
Common Questions
Background investigation FAQs
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Know who you’re dealing with
Whether it’s a new relationship, a hire, a tenant, or a business deal, the right information protects you. Call for a free, confidential consultation and we’ll tell you honestly how we can help.