State wide checks are not available in all states and are not always recommended as the quality of the state wide repository varies from state to state. Social Security Number Verification - Very important. Should be included in all background checks. Credit History - Should be checked for any position involving the handling of money or where otherwise job related. Although subject to the terms of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers should not shy away from use of this important employment tool.
Additional paperwork is required for clients who wish to have access to credit reports.
Motor Vehicle Records - Can be checked for anyone that drives a vehicle on the job as well as where a DWI or other moving violation or history of not paying traffic fines would be job related. Back to top of FAQ page 7. In almost all cases, checking for criminal records at the county level will result in a more thorough and accurate search. This is because counties vary in the extent to which they report convictions to states. Some counties report much later than others, some report results from only certain courts, and some don't report at all.