Yes. Many people run background searches on new partners for peace of mind and safety. A search can reveal important details that help you feel more confident about who you’re spending time with. Depending on the level of search you choose, you may learn things like:

• Full name and known aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Current and past addresses
• Phone numbers and email addresses
• Social media profiles (if public)
• Employment history and professional licenses
• Criminal records (state, county, or federal, depending on tier)
• Civil lawsuits, liens, or judgments
• Bankruptcy or foreclosure filings
• Marriage and divorce records
• Known relatives or close associates

These checks are not about snooping—they’re about protecting yourself. Many of our clients use them for online dating, before moving in together, or simply to verify that what someone is telling them is accurate.

Absolutely. When it comes to the safety of your children, trust but verify. A background check can help confirm that the person you’re bringing into your home is who they say they are—and that there’s nothing in their past that raises concerns. Depending on the search level, you may uncover:

• Full identity verification (name, date of birth, aliases)
• Address history and known associates
• Criminal records at the state, county, and federal level
• Sex offender registry check
• Employment and professional license history (such as CPR, childcare, or teaching certifications)
• Civil lawsuits or restraining orders
• Driving and vehicle ownership records
• Financial red flags like bankruptcies, liens, or foreclosures

Parents, schools, and daycare centers often use these checks to protect children and give families peace of mind. For anyone providing unsupervised care to kids, a comprehensive search is strongly recommended.

Yes. Many businesses and individuals use background checks as part of their hiring process to reduce risk and ensure the right fit. A background search can confirm identity, verify qualifications, and flag potential concerns before you make an offer. Depending on the level of report, you may learn:

• Full name, aliases, and date of birth
• Full address and contact history
• Employment history and professional licenses
• Criminal records (state, county, and federal)
• Civil court cases, liens, or judgments
• Bankruptcy filings and financial red flags
• Driving and vehicle ownership records (for driving-related jobs)
• Business affiliations and corporate filings
• Sex offender registry status

For small businesses, contractors, and even families hiring domestic help, a background check is a simple way to protect your investment and maintain a safe, trustworthy workplace.

Yes—with some important limits. Public record information can generally be searched on any adult, but how you use that information matters. For example:

Personal use (dating, roommates, curiosity): You can order a background report for your own peace of mind.

Hiring or tenancy decisions: If you’re using a report to decide whether to hire someone, rent to them, or offer them credit, federal and state laws (like the Fair Credit Reporting Act) set strict rules. In these cases, you typically need the person’s consent.

Illegal uses: It is never legal to use background information to harass, stalk, discriminate, or defame someone.

What you’ll see in a report depends on the search level, but may include things like addresses, employment history, court cases, criminal records, property ownership, or marriage/divorce filings.

Bottom line: it’s legal to look—just be responsible in how you use the information.