What is the most expensive background check?

Cost of a Background Check

Why are background checks expensive?

Background checks cost money because tracking down current, reliable data isn’t free. These services take time and effort, which is why background checks can seem expensive. It’s important to consider the potential cost of not conducting a background check.

Are background checks expensive?

The cost of a background check typically ranges from $10 to $500. Background checks with only criminal searches tend to be less expensive than reports with employment and education verifications and drug testing. To compare vendors you must compare the components or searches in a report versus the total report cost.

Are there different levels of background checks?

Different states have different variations of criminal background checks. Examples include a level 1 background check, which is a state-only name-based check and employment history check and a level 2 background check, which is a state and national fingerprint-based check and consideration of disqualifying offenses.

How much does a FBI background check cost?

The average cost of an FBI background check is $50, including the live scan fingerprint collection, but it can take up to one month or more to obtain your results.

How much do digital fingerprints cost?

The standard fee for Live Scan fingerprinting is $22.00. There will be no additional charge if a Request for Livescan Service Form has a billing number. Additional Fees may be required depending on the Level of Service your employer/agency is requesting.

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