Whether you are interviewing a job applicant or a tenant, it is very important to check that person’s background. This will help you confirm the applicant’s degree, qualifications and previous job descriptions. Having checked all this details will help you stay away from lawsuits and protect your assets. There are many types of criminal background checks that are available for you to look at; this will allow you to check…

Do you know someone who is suspicious? It’s better to be safe than to regret it later. You might be close to a criminal right now and you might not know it. You might be in the same neighborhood as a killer or robber. You can never be too sure of the people around you. If you find suspicious behavior towards anyone you know or just heard of you can…

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…

There are a huge number of reasons that someone will need to do a background check in the State of Louisiana. The key is that you will have two distinct ways of getting the information that you want, and one way of getting an instant background check in LA is a lot easier than the other one. Louisiana has a slightly different system for reporting their records. The State of…

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…

Question from MonaK I have met a guy I really, really like through a well-known online dating service. I realize that I can’t rely on the dating service to screen every single member so I want to make sure this guy is who he says he is. I currently live in Ohio and I am wondering if it is possible to get public records or other types of criminal record…

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…