We call this service Premium because it offers broader, faster, and more comprehensive access to public record sources nationwide — including felony and misdemeanor records, traffic violations, court filings, inmate status, probation and parole history, escapees, arrests, and more — through our advanced search technology and multiple trusted data partners.
This search compiles publicly available information and does not include private or confidential records.
Our team has been part of the public records and background-information industry for over two decades. We’ve continually expanded our data partnerships, refined our technology, and maintained a strong reputation for accuracy, reliability, and privacy.
Founded by Sam Rokni, a pioneer who launched one of the first online background-check services in 1997 and an original founding member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), our company has set the standard in background information services for more than 25 years.
We’ve supported thousands of companies nationwide with fast, dependable access to public-record data. Our Premium Criminal Records Database offers broad U.S. coverage across states and counties to help users make confident, informed decisions. We’ve maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating for decades.
This site is part of the SearchSystems LLC Network, delivering a modern experience backed by decades of background-check and public-record research expertise.
Yes. You may search your own records or those of another individual using publicly available information obtained from state, county, and federal data sources. All searches must be used for lawful personal or informational purposes only.
No. This service is not intended for official use or for any purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), such as employment screening, tenant screening, insurance underwriting, credit or financial eligibility, or government licensing.
If you need a report for a regulated purpose, obtain it from a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) that complies with the FCRA.
You cannot use this service to make any employment, hiring, promotion, or termination decisions. Those actions require an FCRA-compliant background report from a certified CRA and written consent from the individual being screened.
Employment or tenant background checks are conducted by FCRA-regulated Consumer Reporting Agencies, require written consent, include verification and dispute procedures, and must comply with federal and state laws on permissible use.
Our service is instant and based solely on public records, not FCRA-regulated, and intended for personal knowledge, safety, or informational research only.
Lawful informational or personal reasons, such as checking your own record, learning more about a neighbor or acquaintance, conducting personal due diligence or safety checks, or general public-information research. Not for employment, housing, credit, insurance, or other FCRA-regulated purposes.
No. Searches are private and confidential — the person you search is not notified. You are responsible for using all information lawfully and ethically.
Businesses may use this service for informational, research, or due-diligence purposes only (e.g., private investigators or research firms; legal, media, or security professionals; non-employment risk assessment). It must not be used for employment, tenant, insurance, credit, or licensing decisions.
We do not maintain a proprietary database. Our system queries verified public-record vendors and government sources in real time. We do not store or retain personal search data once your report is delivered.
No. Our service is pay-per-search — you pay only when you run a background check. There are no recurring or automatic charges unless you voluntarily select a subscription plan.
Yes. We offer volume and bulk-pricing options for verified business users who perform multiple informational searches. Please contact our support team for custom pricing.
Yes. We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and trusted data partners to ensure that your transactions and search activity remain private and protected. Your information is never sold to third parties.
While no background check can guarantee safety, research indicates that access to public record information can reduce risk:
Disclaimer: This information is educational and does not guarantee safety or specific outcomes. Always use multiple sources of information and personal judgment.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It regulates how consumer information may be collected and used for decisions involving employment, credit, insurance, housing, and other official purposes. Our service does not provide reports for these regulated purposes.
“Background check” is a term that can describe a wide variety of searches looking into the history of individuals—and in some cases, entities. The most common understanding of a background check is that it searches an individual's criminal history. However, it can also include a much broader range of information. Background checks can range from instant online public-record searches to comprehensive investigations performed by licensed professionals. The type and size of companies conducting these searches vary depending on their specific needs.
Background check companies serve different purposes and levels of detail. In addition to criminal records, a background search may include:
Companies conducting these searches often specialize—for example, tenant screening, employment verification, nanny or contractor vetting, and more. A landlord’s screening might include a credit check or past lawsuit records, while an employer hiring a driver may need to verify official state driving records or employment history.
Public records form the foundation of most background checks. Because so many types of records are public, a thorough search can uncover extensive information and provide a detailed overview of an individual’s background.
Important facts about public records:
In short, background checks are compilations of public-record data gathered from multiple sources, combined to help individuals and organizations make more informed decisions.