Question 1

Is it safe to do a background check online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use secure, encrypted systems that comply with FCRA, GDPR, and DPF standards. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more about how your data is protected.

Question 2

How long do background checks take?

Accepted Answer

Most U.S. background checks (criminal, employment, education) take 2–3 business days from when the applicant completes their authorization form we send. For international checks, turnaround varies by country and may take between 3–15 business days. You can check turnaround time and pricing for every country and service by going to our International Background Check page and selecting employment, landlord, or a personal background check.

Question 3

Can I run a criminal background check on myself?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You can order a background report on yourself. Simply go to the personal background check page, select if you need to search in the USA or Internationally and checkout. After checkout, you’ll receive a consent form—all checks require your consent.

Question 4

What does a USA Employer Background Check include?

Accepted Answer

Our USA Employee Check includes federal, national & state criminal history, county searches via SSN trace, education verification (optional), employment verification (optional), and optional drug testing, credit, civil, and social media checks.

Question 5

What does a criminal background check include?

Accepted Answer

A standard criminal check includes a national database search (FBI & state records), county courthouse searches in all areas from your last 7 years of address history, and optional fingerprint-based checks (Level 2) available in Florida and other regulated states.

Question 6

Do employers need permission to run a criminal background check?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the FCRA, you must provide a written disclosure to the applicant, get written consent, and if taking adverse action, provide pre-adverse and final adverse action notices. These steps are built into our platform to ensure full compliance.

Question 7

Can I use your services for church volunteer background checks?

Accepted Answer

Yes—volunteer checks (including criminal and sex-offender registry screenings) are supported at no extra setup costs. Review our dedicated page on Volunteer Background Checks for specific package pricing and checkout today.

Question 8

Do you offer international employment verification?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We support employment verification in over 150 countries, including popular destinations such as Canada, India, and the U.K. Head to our International Background Check portal to get started.

Question 9

What is included in a volunteer background check?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer checks typically include criminal background, sex offender registry search, national watchlists, and optional credit, reference, and education checks. More info is available on our Volunteer Services page.

Question 10

Why should I choose Global Background Screening over other companies?

Accepted Answer

We offer transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or contracts, same-day scheduling for U.S. drug tests, fast turnaround times, and FCRA, GDPR, and DPF compliance. Compare us with others on our Why Choose Us page.

Question 11

What types of background checks do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer criminal (federal, national, state, county, fingerprint/Level 2), employment and education verification, credit checks, drug testing (4–12 panel), social media and adverse media screening, and volunteer and tenant checks.

Question 12

What information is required to perform a background check?

Accepted Answer

From the employer, we need the applicant’s name and email address. From the applicant, we request their full legal name, date of birth, and in some cases, additional information like mother’s maiden name or nationality.

Question 13

Are international criminal background checks available?

Accepted Answer

Yes—we support international criminal checks in over 150 countries through our multi-source network. See pricing and availability on our International Portal.

Question 14

Are there any setup fees or annual contracts?

Accepted Answer

No. We have zero setup fees, no contracts, and no annual commitments. You pay only for the services you order.

Question 15

How far back can background checks go?

Accepted Answer

Our standard lookback period is 7 years, but we can go further for certain states and/or for positions paying $75K+ annually. We also conduct FBI and Level 2 checks with fingerprint data where required.

Question 16

What is covered under DPF and data privacy policies?

Accepted Answer

We’re certified under EU-U.S., UK, and Swiss Data Privacy Frameworks for HR data. We support both complaint escalation and arbitration through EU DPAs, the ICO, FDPIC, and JAMS.

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Is it safe to do a background check online?

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What types of background checks do you offer?

What is covered under DPF and data privacy policies?

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Can I run a criminal background check on myself?

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