How To Do An Employee Criminal Background Check, A Matter of Fact
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How To Do A
Criminal Background Check?


A Criminal Background Check is a search of criminal history files for an applicant's possible criminal records. Criminal searches are the core of a background check. They are the most common of all searches requested from A Matter of Fact. For more information, see Criminal History Background Check.

The Steps to Conduct a Criminal Background Check

See our Start-Up Kit for step-by-step instructions on conducting a Criminal Background Check. These steps include:
  • Opening a background check account.
  • Providing the applicant with the required background check notification documents.
  • Obtaining written approval from the applicant.
  • Placing the background check order.
  • Tracking results online.
  • Providing adverse action notification documents to the applicant if needed.

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