In today's world, background checks are essential for employers, landlords, and various organizations to ensure the safety and security of their workforce, tenants, and community.
Two of the most common types of background checks are national background checks and county background checks. This article will dive into the differences between these two methods, highlighting their pros and cons, as well as the importance of confirming national background check hits at the county level and adhering to strict Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance.
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National Background Check
A national background check search casts a wide net, searching a comprehensive database that aggregates information from hundreds of various organizations and government agencies across the United States. It's beginning step of the background screening process in the United States.
The list of agencies and organizations searched may include:
Sex Offender Registries
Administration Office of the Courts
Board of Pardons and Paroles
National Wants and Warrants
Department of Public Safety
State Judiciary
State Superior Courts
Municipal Courts
Circuit Courts
Common Pleas
Summary Dockets
County Warrants
County Mugshots
National Fugitive Database
Crime Stoppers Warrants
Department of Corrections
County Booking
Jail Booking