Background checks for businesses

Screening that's fast, compliant, and fair to candidates

5 Star Background Checks runs criminal, identity, employment, and driving record checks with most results back in under 24 hours — and FCRA workflows built in.

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5 Star Background Checks report dashboard
Results in under 24 hours For most criminal, identity, and employment checks
FCRA workflows built in Disclosure, authorization, and adverse action
PBSA-certified staff Help with screening questions and account setup
US-based support Search selection, order status, and missing information
By industry

Why background checks matter in your industry

Every industry carries different risks and different rules. We configure checks around the role and the regulations you operate under.

Healthcare

Patient safety depends on verified credentials. Screen for license status, sanctions lists, and exclusion databases required for clinical staff.

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Small business

Coming soon

Straightforward screening for teams without a dedicated HR department. Order checks as you need them, with no contracts or minimums.

Staffing agencies

Coming soon

Screen candidates across multiple clients and placements, with package options matched to each client’s requirements and fast turnaround to keep placements moving.

Occupational health

Coming soon

Drug testing, physicals and health screenings coordinated through our nationwide network, with results delivered alongside your background checks.

How it works

From order to results in three steps

  1. Choose a package

    Start from an industry package or build an order around the role, location, and the searches it requires.

  2. Collect authorization

    Candidate completes

    Your candidate receives the FCRA disclosure and authorization via secure link, then enters their information to initiate the search.

    or
    You complete

    Gather the candidate's information and authorization, and run the search yourself.

  3. Review results

    Most results return in under 24 hours. Adverse action workflows are available if a report affects your decision.

Talk to our team

Not sure which package fits? We'll help you build a screening program for your roles and locations.