General
Background Checks: What Employers Need to Know
Disclosure and Authorization Notice (For Employees)
Disclosure and Authorization Notice (For Independent Contractors)
PLEASE NOTE: This document is provided as a courtesy and not intended as legal advice. We recommend you consult with an attorney to review this document and the attached state notices to ensure your compliance with applicable state laws related to background screening and consumer notices and disclosures.
Authorization for SSN Verification (SSA-89) English
Authorization for SSN Verification (SSA-89) Spanish
Client Paperwork and Service Agreement rev. 5-2018
Summary of Rights Under the FCRA
Summary of Rights Under the FCRA – Spanish
Obligations of Users Under the FCRA
PSP Disclosure Authorization Form
Credit Report Application Paperwork
Please provide the Letter of Intent on your company letterhead.
International Forms
The following documents are country specific release forms that your applicant will need to fill out and submit in the case that you are requesting an international verification. (PLEASE NOTE: Many of these countries have additional requirements such as residence information, copies of a passport or national ID, and other items. Please check with us prior to submitting an international search request.)
Australia (2 forms are required): Special Consent Form, Application Form and Instructions
Germany (PLEASE NOTE: This form must be notarized.)
Landlord Forms
The following two documents are for use by landlords requesting background screenings.
Disclosure and Authorization Form for Tenants
Employment & Tenancy Verification
State-Specific Forms
The following documents are pertinent only in certain states. Your account representative will notify you if any of these documents are required.
Georgia Statewide Criminal History Release
NYC Fair Chance Act Notice (Adverse Action)
Affidavit of Intended Use for Pennsylvania MVR
Texas Child Abuse Registry Release
Washington State Disclosure (for employment and tenant screening purposes)
Washington State MVR Release of Interest
Verification Forms
The following forms should be filled out by the applicant when requesting the applicable verification. Your account representative can help determine which of these forms are necessary.
DOT Safety Performance History Records Request ( For DOT Employment Verifications )