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We started backgrounding employees for Silicon Valley Start-ups in 1994 and have continued to grow with our many diverse clients. Your Success is Our Success!

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Our staff of Background Check Professionals brings years of experience to our customers.
  • We strongly believe that a Comprehensive Background Check, supported by Outstanding Customer Service, is an essential element of an effective hiring process.
  • We provide an exceptionally Wide Range of Background Check Products. This gives our customers the confidence that a thorough background check has been conducted.


Background Check Professionals


An Experienced Employment Screening Company:

We are a California-based background screening company founded in 1994 by Glenn and Rose Maree Hammer. Glenn is our president and brings 30+ years of experience in the information industry. Glenn received his BS in statistics and computer science from Brigham Young University and received his MBA from Santa Clara University. (See Glenn's Speaker Bio.) Rose Maree is our Vice President of Operations and brings 20+ years of business management experience.

Our Professional and Business Memberships:

  • Founding Member, National Association of Professional Background Screeners
  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Institute of Management Consultants
  • National Federation of Independent Businesses
  • National Association of Information Destruction (NAID)


Outstanding Customer Service


Experienced Support:
You are supported by a team of well-trained background check professionals who are dedicated to your success as an employer. They are eager to answer your questions and help with your unique needs. Click for more information.

Ease of Ordering:
Fax a simple Request Form, an Authorized Release, and a copy of the Job Application. We pull the necessary details from these forms. There is no need for additional data entry or the completion of complicated order forms.

Flexible Options:
Request only the reports that meet your specific needs. Plus, we provide a variety of report delivery options for you to choose from.

Quick Online Access:
Timely, accurate information is vitally important to all parties: the applicant, the employer, and A Matter of Fact. Use our online client portal to view results as they come in. Most reports are available for review online in one to three business days (based on record availability).


Wide Range of
Background Check Products


Employee Criminal Background Checks:


Work History and Credential Verification Background Checks:


Employment Eligibility Verification Background Checks:


Credit Reports and Other Background Check Products:


Employment Drug Screening




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Main Office:
A Matter of Fact
233 S. Auburn St. Suite #140
P.O. Box 1113
Colfax, CA 95713
530-346-6626, 800-957-3272