Pre-employment screening.
Criminal records, employment verification, drug testing, and education checks — FCRA-compliant background screening for employers of every size. Packages start at $39.
Better screening means better hiring, less risk
Vertical Identity's pre-employment screening services help you hire and retain the right employees with affordable, risk-mitigating solutions. Our comprehensive background checks and drug testing services are designed to decrease liabilities, reduce fraud, and promote safer workplaces.
How our screening platform works
- Clean, simple interface — streamlined ordering and managing background checks
- Candidate apps — candidates complete applications and sign electronically via smartphone
- Integrated drug screening — drug testing and background checks managed in one platform
- Electronic engagement — 90% of candidates who begin the process complete it
Key benefits
- Robust customizations — mobile-enabled engagement tools that are customizable and easy to set up
- Increased response rate — 90% completion rate once candidates start
- Lower overhead — mobile-first engagement saves admin time and money
- Faster turnaround — reach candidates anytime, anywhere
- Authenticated & secured — identity verification via phone authentication
Industries we serve
Arizona K-12 + public sector screening
VerticalID Screening is a Mohave Cooperative contract holder. Arizona public schools, school districts, charter schools, and public agencies can purchase background screening services through their existing Mohave Cooperative procurement channels — no new vendor approval cycle required. We offer the FCRA-compliant fingerprint-card alternatives and identity-verification packages that K-12 hiring expects, plus volunteer screening for parent and community participation.
- FCRA-compliant criminal background checks (county, state, federal, national)
- Sex offender registry searches in all 50 states + U.S. territories
- Volunteer background checks for parents, coaches, and community members
- Driver record (MVR) checks for staff and athletic transport
- Drug and alcohol testing where required by district policy
To purchase through Mohave Cooperative or verify our contract status, call (602) 899-3611 or schedule a call with our public-sector team.
Powerful screening tools
Our platform integrates with the industry's top data providers to deliver real-time court records available at 1,400+ courthouses nationwide. From national criminal database searches to county-level verifications, we provide thorough and reliable screening results.
MVR + driver screening
Hiring drivers? Motor vehicle record (MVR) checks let you verify license validity, accident and violation history, and license-class endorsements before putting someone behind the wheel. We pull state DMV records nationwide — pricing varies by state since DMV access fees vary. Bundle MVR with criminal background checks, drug testing, and DOT-specific add-ons for fleet hiring.
- State DMV record — license status, class, endorsements, suspensions, accidents, violations
- Multi-state lookback — for drivers with recent moves or out-of-state license history
- CDL verification — class A/B/C, hazmat, passenger, school bus, tank vehicle endorsements
- Annual MVR review — schedule recurring pulls to catch new violations on existing drivers
Common use cases: fleet hiring (Amazon DSPs and similar last-mile delivery), home-health agencies with company-vehicle drivers, school transportation staff, and any role where company insurance requires periodic MVR review.
State-by-state compliance
Background-check rules vary materially across states — what works in Texas may be illegal in New Jersey. We maintain detailed employer-side compliance guides for the most rule-heavy and operationally important states, covering ban-the-box statutes, lookback caps, cannabis-cardholder protections, expungement and sealing rules, city overlays, and industry-specific clearances. Browse the state guides →
Available screening services
- Employment background checks — starting at $39
- Drug testing services — DOT and non-DOT panels
- Driving record (MVR) orders
- Volunteer background checks
- Applicant tracking integrations
Questions we hear daily
What is pre-employment screening?
Pre-employment screening is the process of verifying a job candidate's background before hiring. This typically includes criminal background checks, drug testing, driving record checks, employment verification, and education verification.
How long does a background check take?
Most background checks are returned within 1–3 business days. Some county-level checks may take longer depending on the jurisdiction. Our electronic system provides real-time status updates.
What industries require pre-employment screening?
Nearly every industry benefits from pre-employment screening, including healthcare, transportation, education, construction, government, energy, restaurants, and professional services.
Start screening candidates today
Background checks starting at $39. Fast, reliable, nationwide.