If you are currently interviewing for jobs or participating in a similar venture that might require someone to run a background check on you, you might be concerned about what people might find on your permanent record. For this reason, it is common for people to run a background check on themselves first. But how comprehensive are these background checks? How many do you have to do to find all the personal records that are available to the public?

Continue reading to learn about the different types of background check options open to public use for a better idea of where your records might show up. Want to clean up your personal record? We’ll discuss that too.

Background Checks

There are various types of background checks you can perform on an individual that lives in the United States. Some are free, while others require a fee that ranges in price depending on how deep you want to dig. You can choose to run a background check online, in person, or via postal mail.

The option you choose depends on how much information you want, and how much you are willing to pay. As for potential employers, they tend to use the more invasive background checks. Jobs that require professional licensing or involve children will perform even more aggressive scans.

Common Types of Background Checks:

Free Online Background Checks – There are endless websites that provide free background check scans, from government portals to private investigation offices, and everything in between. However, these scans are usually not very detailed, and may not provide a lot of information on criminal history.

Paid Background Checks – There are several paid background check providers to choose from, both online and in person. Costs depend on the service fee of the vendor, as well as, the level of information desired. The more detailed the scan, the more money it will cost.

Public Background Checks – Public background checks are generally very vague. You are not likely to find criminal history through a public check, but rather, domestic information like address, phone number, marital status, dependents, driving record, and similar civil facts.

Comprehensive Background Checks – Comprehensive background checks will give very detailed reports on criminal history, traffic offenses, civil information, and more. These are typically more expensive, as they provide a very thorough scan and report.

Specific Background Checks – There are various types of specific background checks that can be performed, in addition to the ones listed above. The most common include criminal history check, past employment verification, school verification, reference check, drug tests, sexual offender registry checks, credit background checks, social media/internet checks, driving record, professional license and certificate verification, and social security number tracing.

How to Clean Up Your Criminal Records in Indiana

Call Attorney David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514 to learn your eligibility for criminal record expungement in Indiana. We are eager to help you get the fresh start in life that you deserve! Our services start as low as $850, so you can afford to clean up your record just as much as the next guy. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a consultation, today.