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Criminal Record Checks

Canadian Criminal Record Checks

Types of Checks
Price
Turnaround
What is Included
Canadian Criminal Record Check
$30.99
< 4 Hours*

This check searches the standard federal Canadian criminal records database. The check verifies the accuracy of disclosed criminal convictions for indictable, hybrid and summary offences for which a pardon has not been granted. Note: This check requires a successful identification verification prior to fulfilment of this service.

Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check
$36.99
1 Day*

The Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check includes the Standard Canadian Criminal Record Check and additional searches of the CPIC investigative Data Bank and the Police Information Portal (PIP). Note: This check requires a successful identification verification prior to fulfilment of this service.

Quebec Record Check (SOQUIJ)
$39.99
Instant From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST

The Quebec Court Record Check (SOQUIJ) search provides access to criminal record information from penal court records for cases filed in Quebec courthouses.

Canadian Criminal Record Check
$30.99
Turnaround
< 4 Hours*
What is Included

This check searches the standard federal Canadian criminal records database. The check verifies the accuracy of disclosed criminal convictions for indictable, hybrid and summary offences for which a pardon has not been granted. Note: This check requires a successful identification verification prior to fulfilment of this service.

Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check
$36.99
Turnaround
1 Day*
What is Included

The Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check includes the Standard Canadian Criminal Record Check and additional searches of the CPIC investigative Data Bank and the Police Information Portal (PIP). Note: This check requires a successful identification verification prior to fulfilment of this service.

Quebec Record Check (SOQUIJ)
$39.99
Turnaround
Instant From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST
What is Included

The Quebec Court Record Check (SOQUIJ) search provides access to criminal record information from penal court records for cases filed in Quebec courthouses.

* The availability and disclosure of criminal records varies by jurisdiction.

USA and International Criminal Record Checks

Packages
Price
Turnaround
What is Included
USA Base Criminal Check
$37.99
<72 Hours*

US Base Criminal Check package** includes the following products:

  • Social Security Number Trace
  • National Criminal Record Database Check
  • National Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Global Sanctions and Terrorist Watchlist Check
USA Single County Criminal Package
$43.99
Varies by State

All of the searches included in the USA Base Criminal Check package** PLUS:

  • County Criminal Court Record Check in only the candidate’s residential jurisdiction
  • Federal Court Criminal Record Check in only the candidate’s current state of residence
USA Unlimited County Criminal Package
$69.99
Varies by State

All of the searches included in the USA Base Criminal Check PLUS:

  • County Criminal Court Record Checks in counties of residence for the last seven years
  • Federal Court Criminal Record Check in states of residence for the last seven years
International Criminal Record Check
Varies
Varies

Screen criminal history of candidates who have worked and lived overseas.

USA Base Criminal Check
$37.99
Turnaround
<72 Hours*
What is Included

US Base Criminal Check package** includes the following products:

  • Social Security Number Trace
  • National Criminal Record Database Check
  • National Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Global Sanctions and Terrorist Watchlist Check
USA Single County Criminal Package
$43.99
Turnaround
Varies by State
What is Included

All of the searches included in the USA Base Criminal Check package** PLUS:

  • County Criminal Court Record Check in only the candidate’s residential jurisdiction
  • Federal Court Criminal Record Check in only the candidate’s current state of residence
USA Unlimited County Criminal Package
$69.99
Turnaround
Varies by State
What is Included

All of the searches included in the USA Base Criminal Check PLUS:

  • County Criminal Court Record Checks in counties of residence for the last seven years
  • Federal Court Criminal Record Check in states of residence for the last seven years
International Criminal Record Check
Varies
Turnaround
Varies
What is Included

Screen criminal history of candidates who have worked and lived overseas.

* A typical delay may occur based on the jurisdiction and number and/or location of possible records.
**The default lookback period for each product is seven years.

Media & Financial Screening

Packages
Price
Turnaround
What is Included
Social Media Check
$59.99
1-2 Days

A Social Media Check analyzes publicly available social media posts by or about a candidate. This check uses machine learning to identify possible risk indicators, such as hate speech, insults, bullying, offensive language, violence, drug use, and potentially illegal behaviours.

Softcheck
$14.99
Instant

Softcheck is a search of thousands of international data sources for identification of potential illegal behaviour, criminal activity, incidents of fraud, regulatory violations, and negative media information. This service also includes searches of country sanction lists, exposed persons lists, sex offender registries, terrorist registries, and most wanted lists from around the globe.

Credit – Canada
$15.99
Instant

A Credit Report includes information on an individual’s credit activity and overall financial health. Reports includes tradelines, bankruptcies, public record and collection information, and a *credit score. Note: Credit scores do not appear on reports related to employment.

Social Media Check
$59.99
Turnaround
1-2 Days
What is Included

A Social Media Check analyzes publicly available social media posts by or about a candidate. This check uses machine learning to identify possible risk indicators, such as hate speech, insults, bullying, offensive language, violence, drug use, and potentially illegal behaviours.

Softcheck
$14.99
Turnaround
Instant
What is Included

Softcheck is a search of thousands of international data sources for identification of potential illegal behaviour, criminal activity, incidents of fraud, regulatory violations, and negative media information. This service also includes searches of country sanction lists, exposed persons lists, sex offender registries, terrorist registries, and most wanted lists from around the globe.

Credit – Canada
$15.99
Turnaround
Instant
What is Included

A Credit Report includes information on an individual’s credit activity and overall financial health. Reports includes tradelines, bankruptcies, public record and collection information, and a *credit score. Note: Credit scores do not appear on reports related to employment.

Verifications

Types of checks
Price
Turnaround
What is Included
OneID Identity Verification
$4.99
Instant

OneID is used to verify the identity of an individual by matching with government-issued IDs instantly. OneID uses biometric facial recognition to verify government issued identity documents in real time.

Education Verification
$29.99
Varies*

An Education Verification confirms the educational history of an individual. Information is obtained from the educational institution or their designated third-party provider. This check typically verifies degree received, course of study and dates of attendance as available.

Employment Digital Reference Check
$5.49
Varies*

Reference Checks provide information on the candidate’s character and work performance. Responses are obtained from supplied references by email (digital) utilizing your customized list of questions.

Employment Phone Reference Check
$39.99
Varies*

Reference Checks provide information on the candidate’s character and work performance. Responses are obtained from supplied references by phone utilizing your customized list of questions.

Employment Verification
$29.99
Varies*

An employment verification validates the details of the disclosed employment history of an individual. Current employers are contacted only if given permission to do so. Information verified typically includes position held and dates of employment and will depend on the availability of data within an entity’s records.

Credential Verification
$24.99
Varies*

A Credential Verification validates professional licenses, certifications, designations, and other professional credentials as disclosed by a candidate. The check generally includes the credential status and its relevant dates (as available) with the issuing organization.

OneID Identity Verification
$4.99
Turnaround
Instant
What is Included

OneID is used to verify the identity of an individual by matching with government-issued IDs instantly. OneID uses biometric facial recognition to verify government issued identity documents in real time.

Education Verification
$29.99
Turnaround
Varies*
What is Included

An Education Verification confirms the educational history of an individual. Information is obtained from the educational institution or their designated third-party provider. This check typically verifies degree received, course of study and dates of attendance as available.

Employment Digital Reference Check
$5.49
Turnaround
Varies*
What is Included

Reference Checks provide information on the candidate’s character and work performance. Responses are obtained from supplied references by email (digital) utilizing your customized list of questions.

Employment Phone Reference Check
$39.99
Turnaround
Varies*
What is Included

Reference Checks provide information on the candidate’s character and work performance. Responses are obtained from supplied references by phone utilizing your customized list of questions.

Employment Verification
$29.99
Turnaround
Varies*
What is Included

An employment verification validates the details of the disclosed employment history of an individual. Current employers are contacted only if given permission to do so. Information verified typically includes position held and dates of employment and will depend on the availability of data within an entity’s records.

Credential Verification
$24.99
Turnaround
Varies*
What is Included

A Credential Verification validates professional licenses, certifications, designations, and other professional credentials as disclosed by a candidate. The check generally includes the credential status and its relevant dates (as available) with the issuing organization.

*Turnaround times depend on the responsiveness of the sources. Certn’s in-house Verifications team initiates the process within one business day.

Driver’s Records

Types of Checks
Price
Turnaround
What is Included
Driver’s Abstract Canada
$28.99
Varies by Province
The Driver Abstract Check provides information from the selected province relating to license status, driving history, infractions, accidents, and merit/demerit points. This check is not available in Alberta.
Driver’s Abstract Canada
$28.99
Turnaround
Varies by Province
What is Included
The Driver Abstract Check provides information from the selected province relating to license status, driving history, infractions, accidents, and merit/demerit points. This check is not available in Alberta.

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