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Criminal Record Checks
Canadian Criminal Record Checks
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.
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.
The Quebec Court Record Check (SOQUIJ) search provides access to criminal record information from penal court records for cases filed in Quebec courthouses.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Screen criminal history of candidates who have worked and lived overseas.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.