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Premium Background Check Databases

Record Types Found in Premium Databases

Each card below explains a specific type of public record commonly included in premium background check databases.

National Security

Domestic & International Records

National and international security databases contain records of individuals linked to terrorism, illegal imports, fugitive status, sanctioned or debarred entities, money laundering, casino fraud, and more. These databases are commonly used in due-diligence and risk assessment contexts.

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Bankruptcies, Judgments & Tax Liens

Nationwide or Statewide

Premium databases aggregate over 100 million records of bankruptcies, civil judgments, and tax liens across the U.S. Records can typically be looked up by individual name, business name, or SSN/Tax ID.

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Tenant Screening – Evictions

Statewide

Eviction records are court-reported filings that document landlord-tenant disputes, lease violations, and formal eviction proceedings. These records are commonly referenced by landlords and property managers during the tenant screening process.

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Criminal Record Check

Criminal record data is typically gathered through on-site courthouse visits, where a court researcher reviews and collects information directly from official case files — including felonies, misdemeanors, and pending cases.

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Education Verification

Education verification confirms degrees, diplomas, and enrollment status by contacting schools or institutions directly. If an individual is currently enrolled, their active status can also be verified.

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Drug Screening

Drug screening involves laboratory-based testing conducted at certified collection facilities. Results are processed through established chains of custody to ensure accuracy and legal admissibility.

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Social Security Number (SSN) Trace

An SSN trace links a Social Security Number to associated names, aliases, and address history. It is often used as a starting point to identify jurisdictions where additional public records may exist.

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Driving History Check

A driving history check retrieves records directly from a state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), showing violations, suspensions, license status, and other driving-related incidents on file.

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Professional License Verification

Professional license verification confirms whether an individual holds a valid, active license issued by a recognized licensing board or regulatory agency — common for healthcare, legal, financial, and trade professions.

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Employment Credit Report

An employment credit report is a modified version of a standard credit report, focusing on financial responsibility indicators relevant to workplace roles — typically excluding credit scores and including payment history, outstanding debts, and public financial filings.

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Employment Verification

Employment verification confirms an individual's work history — including job titles, dates of employment, and sometimes salary — by contacting previous employers or through third-party verification databases.

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Wants & Warrants Check

A wants and warrants check queries law enforcement databases across multiple jurisdictions to identify any active arrest warrants, bench warrants, or other outstanding legal actions associated with an individual.

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Workers' Compensation History Report

Workers' compensation history reports compile an individual's past workplace injury claims from official government sources. Access to these records is regulated and permitted only under specific legal circumstances.

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Federal Criminal Records Search

Federal criminal records cover offenses prosecuted under federal law in U.S. District Courts — including drug trafficking, bank fraud, tax evasion, cybercrime, and immigration violations. These records are accessed through the PACER system and federal court databases.

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Civil Records Check

Civil records document non-criminal legal disputes filed in county and state courts — including lawsuits, contract disputes, property claims, and small claims judgments between individuals or businesses.

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Asset Search

Asset records reveal publicly filed information about real property holdings, business ownership, UCC filings, and other financial interests tied to an individual or entity — commonly used in legal proceedings and due diligence.

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