Did you know that criminal records, yours and anyone else’s are public records? Did you know they are available to search? It’s okay if you didn’t, in fact the majority of individuals believe that only attorneys and law enforcement have access to background check information. That couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s absolutely legal to do your own DIY background check. You don’t need any special licenses or degrees….

There are numerous situations where it can be a great idea to do a background check. Let’s say you decided to jump into the online dating scene. You’ve seen enough Zoosk, Match.com and eHarmony ads to make the process look appealing so you throw caution to the wind and put up a singles ad. Once you find someone that wants to meet – it’s a great idea to screen that…

It may seem like a huge ethical or moral dilemma, you don’t want to come off as a stalker or that you have unresolved issues from a former relationship, but you have children with your ex and she’s moved on to someone new. You’re fine and cool with that thought, but sometimes people think with their hearts instead of their heads and commonsense gets lost somewhere along the way. If…

Question from KevinC I am curious about getting a background check out of Hawaii. It’s my understanding that the island law enforcement don’t always communicate with one another and there isn’t a central database for checking criminal backgrounds in the State of Hawaii. How do I get a Hawaii background check? Answer from Background-Check.us.com Like the rest of the United States, Hawaii reports their criminal records and those records are…

Question from AllanB I lived in the State of Georgia for my entire life. Other than maybe a speeding ticket (which I paid) – I never had any trouble – especially not the kind of trouble they make criminal records from. About a year ago I moved from Georgia to Nevada and I’ve been turned down for two jobs due to “something” on my criminal background check. The places can’t…

Question from SylviaB My question is about getting background checks done in another state. I don’t live in Florida but I have a reason to want to know if someone I am seeing has a criminal record in the State. Is there any legal way for me to quietly check someone’s background in another state without their written consent or without them being notified that I have looked into their…

If you need to get a background check from the State of Arizona, you’re in luck. Until a few years ago you would have had to make your request for a criminal records background check in writing and then waited weeks for a reply – long after your check had been cashed. Plus you would not have any way to research arrests and convictions unless you went city by city…

Question from LittleRockBound I am about to do something my friends and family say is crazy. But 2 years ago I met a guy online and we have talked more hours than most married couples have in 20 years of marriage. I feel like I truly know him and I’m ready to move from Florida to Arkansas. My family, especially my mother is resisting me. They say I can’t have…

Let’s face it – there have been millions upon millions of successful relationships built on the Internet. If you love collecting autographs, chances are great you’ll meet someone that shares your interests and you can build a friendship that may blossom into something more just on an innocent meeting in a chat room or forum. The down side is that there are people online that just want to meet other…