{"id":2623,"date":"2024-01-08T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/?p=2623"},"modified":"2024-01-30T17:08:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:08:19","slug":"background-check-101-everything-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Background Check 101: Everything You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A background check is a comprehensive method of collecting an individual&#8217;s records and compiling the details into an easy-to-read report. <\/strong>The details within a background check may vary according to the type of screening requested; however, several elements are consistent across the various types of reports. A background report will most commonly include copies of an individual&#8217;s personal information, employment history, credit report, criminal records, and civil documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few reports may include employment references, education verification, social media records, motor vehicle records checks, and drug testing. Before running a background check, always confirm the contents included in the screening, as these elements will vary according to the issuing company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_28 counter-hierarchy counter-disc ez-toc-grey\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Personal_Identification_Background_Check\" title=\"Personal Identification Background Check\">Personal Identification Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Criminal_History_Background_Check\" title=\"Criminal History Background Check\">Criminal History Background Check<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_Dismissed_Cases_Show_on_the_Background_Check\" title=\"Will Dismissed Cases Show on the Background Check?\">Will Dismissed Cases Show on the Background Check?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_Sealed_or_Expunged_Records_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\" title=\"Will Sealed or Expunged Records Appear on the Background Check?\">Will Sealed or Expunged Records Appear on the Background Check?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_Arrests_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\" title=\"Will Arrests Appear on the Background Check?\">Will Arrests Appear on the Background Check?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_Traffic_Records_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\" title=\"Will Traffic Records Appear on the Background Check?\">Will Traffic Records Appear on the Background Check?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Credit_Report_Background_Check\" title=\"Credit Report Background Check\">Credit Report Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Civil_History_Background_Check\" title=\"Civil History Background Check\">Civil History Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Motor_Vehicle_History_Background_Check\" title=\"Motor Vehicle History Background Check\">Motor Vehicle History Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Education_History_Background_Check\" title=\"Education History Background Check\">Education History Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Employment_Verification_Background_Check\" title=\"Employment Verification Background Check\">Employment Verification Background Check<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#What_is_an_Employment_Reference_Check\" title=\"What is an Employment Reference Check?\">What is an Employment Reference Check?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Social_Media_Background_Check\" title=\"Social Media Background Check\">Social Media Background Check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Pre-Employment_Drug_Testing_Checks\" title=\"Pre-Employment Drug Testing Checks\">Pre-Employment Drug Testing Checks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Fingerprint_Background_Checks\" title=\"Fingerprint Background Checks\">Fingerprint Background Checks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Can_Anyone_Order_a_Background_Check\" title=\"Can Anyone Order a Background Check?\">Can Anyone Order a Background Check?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_an_Employer_See_My_Financial_Account_Numbers\" title=\"Will an Employer See My Financial Account Numbers?\">Will an Employer See My Financial Account Numbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Can_Someone_See_How_Much_I_Make\" title=\"Can Someone See How Much I Make?\">Can Someone See How Much I Make?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Will_Misdemeanors_Appear_on_a_Background_Check\" title=\"Will Misdemeanors Appear on a Background Check?\">Will Misdemeanors Appear on a Background Check?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/background-check-101-everything-you-should-know\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-identification-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Identification_Background_Check\"><\/span>Personal Identification Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/what-is-background-information\/\">personal identification background screening<\/a> will review all personal information on the file. All referencing will include name verification, maiden or previous names, alias verification, address history, SSN confirmation, and contact information on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-criminal-history-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criminal_History_Background_Check\"><\/span>Criminal History Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/criminal-records\">criminal history<\/a> background check will compile all records and charges attached to an individual&#8217;s name. This screening will search national, state, federal, and county criminal databases to report any felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions or pending charges. Each screening will only include a small portion of the results, depending on the agency reviewed. For example, state databases will only have the selected state&#8217;s criminal court system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recorded history of criminal activity will vary according to the state requesting records. As federal laws don&#8217;t exist on reporting mandates, it is individual discretion for the reporting period. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) holds limitations on adverse information, although this doesn&#8217;t include criminal history. On average, most criminal background checks will consist of seven years within the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-dismissed-cases-show-on-the-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Dismissed_Cases_Show_on_the_Background_Check\"><\/span>Will Dismissed Cases Show on the Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dismissed cases will often appear under the background check, as they are classified as criminal records. Cases ending in dismissal or not-guilty verdicts will still appear under the screening report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-sealed-or-expunged-records-appear-on-the-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Sealed_or_Expunged_Records_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\"><\/span>Will Sealed or Expunged Records Appear on the Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any candidate who successfully petitions the court to expunge a record will no longer have the documents appear on the background check report. Any records relating to this offense will disappear, wiping the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-arrests-appear-on-the-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Arrests_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\"><\/span>Will Arrests Appear on the Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrests don&#8217;t classify as an admission of guilt, meaning the records hold minimal weight in any screening process. Reported information will vary according to the state, as several areas have specific reporting mandates. To determine whether your state allows the reporting of arrest records, look through individual conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-traffic-records-appear-on-the-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Traffic_Records_Appear_on_the_Background_Check\"><\/span>Will Traffic Records Appear on the Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Criminal background checks don&#8217;t typically include traffic tickets within the criminal section of the screening. A few driving charges fall under the criminal classification, including DUI or reckless driving charges. These charges land under the criminal history check and motor vehicle screening on the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credit-report-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Report_Background_Check\"><\/span>Credit Report Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/what-is-a-public-record-on-a-credit-report\/\">credit report<\/a> will include a complete profile of an individual&#8217;s financial health. This background screening portion will include all identifying information like full name and mailing address, current credit accounts, and available credit. Additionally, this report will note the file&#8217;s previous payment history and any bankruptcies or liens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-civil-history-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Civil_History_Background_Check\"><\/span>Civil History Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/can-you-get-a-job-with-a-warrant\/\">civil history<\/a> background check will scan through databases for any previous or current court cases. These documents include any wrongdoing of another individual, case records from civil court proceedings, and all upper and lower-level courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-motor-vehicle-history-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motor_Vehicle_History_Background_Check\"><\/span>Motor Vehicle History Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone with a driver&#8217;s license will hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/will-a-speeding-ticket-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\">recorded driving record<\/a>. These records will vary according to the individual but will include identifying details of the driver, copy of license number, license classifications and tiers, and current status. The motor vehicle history will include any violations attached to the individual&#8217;s record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-education-history-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_History_Background_Check\"><\/span>Education History Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The education history background screening will compile a comprehensive list of an individual&#8217;s qualifications, credentials, and educational history. Education verification will look for the highest level of employment completed, including any degrees finished, school attended, and graduation date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employment-verification-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Verification_Background_Check\"><\/span>Employment Verification Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This portion of the background check will assess the <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/level-1-background-check\/\">validity of someone&#8217;s work history<\/a> against the details within their resume. The employment verification process will review an individual&#8217;s employment history, including the title, duration of employment, and position within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-employment-reference-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Employment_Reference_Check\"><\/span>What is an Employment Reference Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the background screening, the employment reference check will use professional and personal contacts to verify someone&#8217;s work ethic. This process will confirm an individual&#8217;s skills, experiences, education, and background. Most reference questions relate to work ethic or generalized skills within the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-media-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Background_Check\"><\/span>Social Media Background Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/social-media-background-check-101\/\">social media screening<\/a> will use all personal information in the background report to verify any online account information. These details will include social media accounts (common and less popular domains), dating profiles, or other account creation through personal details. If an individual holds an online account, any relevant information (pictures, status updates, and group discussions) is included in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-employment-drug-testing-checks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Employment_Drug_Testing_Checks\"><\/span>Pre-Employment Drug Testing Checks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, an employer will require all prospective employees to submit a drug screening before employment commences. Drug testing options vary but may include urine or blood testing. Drug screening options include 4-panel, 5-panel, 8-panel + MQL, and 10-panel testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fingerprint-background-checks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fingerprint_Background_Checks\"><\/span>Fingerprint Background Checks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/blog\/what-is-a-live-scan-background-check\/\">fingerprint background check<\/a> is reserved for individuals working within the federal government or companies that work for them. The background check will include FBI-level screening, uncovering all interactions with law enforcement that house criminal data. The screening will include arrests, convictions, parking tickets, or traffic violations attached to the prints on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any fingerprint background screening will run through the FBI&#8217;s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) or the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-anyone-order-a-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Anyone_Order_a_Background_Check\"><\/span>Can Anyone Order a Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Anyone may request a background check, although the intended purpose is the most critical component. Users should never use a background report for ill intent, including stalking or harassing another person. If people require a background screening for employment, there are specific terms they must follow before requesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-an-employer-see-my-financial-account-numbers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_an_Employer_See_My_Financial_Account_Numbers\"><\/span>Will an Employer See My Financial Account Numbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The credit history will include a complete list of an individual&#8217;s financial accounts. This report will not have complete account or card numbers for security reasons. Details will include the financial institution, balance, limits, and delinquencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-someone-see-how-much-i-make\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Someone_See_How_Much_I_Make\"><\/span>Can Someone See How Much I Make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. A background check will not include payment or salary information in the report. These details are confidential between an employee and the employer. Likewise, the employment verification will not have any salary or hourly wages in the screening process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-misdemeanors-appear-on-a-background-check\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Misdemeanors_Appear_on_a_Background_Check\"><\/span>Will Misdemeanors Appear on a Background Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. A criminal background check will include all misdemeanor convictions, charges, and pending cases. The misdemeanor is often less severe offenses, including charges without jail time. Instead, these charges hold fines, community service, or probation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The background check offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/checkpeople.com\/search\">comprehensive report on an individual<\/a>, including various aspects of their life. There are several areas which remain common for all reporting companies, which include the criminal history, credit report, personal verification, and civil documents. Before ordering, always confirm the included content with the background check company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A background check is a comprehensive method of collecting an individual&#8217;s records and compiling the details into an easy-to-read report. 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