Does InstantBackgroundChecks.us serve landlords and employers nationwide?

Yes. InstantBackgroundChecks.us is a Texas-based company that has provided background check services to landlords and employers across the entire United States since 1982.

Are InstantBackgroundChecks.us reports FCRA-compliant?

Yes. All reports are prepared in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and users are provided with disclaimer guidance outlining their legal obligations as report users.

Does InstantBackgroundChecks.us charge monthly or annual fees?

No. InstantBackgroundChecks.us uses simple pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly or annual subscription fees.

What does a tenant screening report from InstantBackgroundChecks.us include?

Tenant screening reports can include a credit report with FICO score, criminal background search, eviction history, previous address history, driving records, sex offender registry search, and social security number validation.

What is included in an employee background check?

Employee background checks can include criminal record searches, credit reports, social security number verification, driving records, and workers' compensation claim history to help employers make informed hiring decisions.

Does the eviction search include court judgments and writs?

Yes. The eviction history report includes tenant judgments for possession and money, unlawful detainers, tenant judgments for rent, and writs and warrants of eviction, cross-referenced using enhanced identity matching.

Does InstantBackgroundChecks.us sell personal information to third parties?

No. InstantBackgroundChecks.us states it never sells personal information collected through its background check services.

Does the sex offender registry search cover all states?

Yes. The sex offender registry search draws from data sources in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico, and is included with all multi-state criminal background checks.

Does a Social Security Number validation confirm the number was actually issued?

No. SSN validation uses a mathematical calculation to indicate whether a number may be valid, along with the likely state and year of issue. It does not confirm actual issuance, verify the number belongs to a living person, or access Social Security Administration records directly.

How quickly are background check reports delivered?

InstantBackgroundChecks.us is designed to deliver accurate, comprehensive background check reports quickly, helping landlords and employers make timely leasing or hiring decisions.

Background Screening Services: What to Look for in the Best Background Check Website

Dodie Murphy

21 hours ago

1 min read

Choosing the right background screening service matters — for landlords vetting tenants, employers vetting hires, and anyone who needs accurate information fast. InstantBackgroundChecks.us has delivered nationwide background checks since 1982, with no monthly fees, no long-term contracts, and no hidden costs.

What Makes a Background Check Website "the Best"?

When comparing background check websites, look for:

Speed — most of our searches return results in minutes
Compliance — every report is FCRA-compliant
Transparency — pay-as-you-go pricing, no subscriptions
Coverage — federal, state, and county-level records nationwide
Privacy — we never sell your data

Our Screening Services

Employee background checks
Tenant screening
Criminal record search (federal, nationwide, statewide)
Sex offender registry search
Eviction history
SSN validation
Full credit reports with FICO scores

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast are background screening services?

Most of our searches return results within minutes, though some county-level criminal searches may take longer depending on jurisdiction.

Are your background checks legally compliant?

Yes. Every report we provide is FCRA-compliant, and we never sell or share the personal information we collect.

Do you charge monthly or annual fees?

No. InstantBackgroundChecks.us uses pay-as-you-go pricing — you only pay for the screening services you actually order.

Why InstantBackgroundChecks.us

Based in Texas, we've served landlords and employers nationwide since 1982. No monthly fees. No data selling. Fast, compliant results, coast to coast.

Ready to get started? Call us at 512-451-2734 or use the tenant or employee screening registration links on our homepage.