The Smart Start Guide to Background Screening

Choosing the right background check provider is critical for accuracy, speed, and compliance. A Simple Guide to Using a Background Check Provider walks you step by step through the background screening process—from getting started to avoiding common mistakes that can delay or reject results.

This easy-to-follow guide explains how background check providers operate, what services are commonly offered, how to submit required paperwork, and how to manage orders correctly—all without unnecessary confusion.

What You’ll Learn

• How to get started with a background check provider
• Where to locate and submit required agreements or enrollment forms
• Best practices for submitting applications by email or fax
• Typical processing timelines and when to follow up
• How background check pricing usually works
• Expected turnaround times for different types of searches
• How to correct order errors and avoid duplicate charges
• Why some criminal search systems return more complete results than others
• How to request trial or test searches when available
• How to contact customer support for assistance or corrections
• Steps to take if you want to become a vendor or reseller