Fundamental Report

Social Security Number Validation

A social security number is a key personal identifier that is used throughout the screening process.  It is imperative that we ensure the number is valid and issued after the applicant's date of birth.  To do this, the issuing state and validity of the number is verified through formulas provided by the Social Security Administration.

Driver's License Validation

A driver's license number acts as another identifier to ensure that the applicant is the person they claim to be.  In fact, some states incorporate first and last names and date of birth into the driver's license number. 

Some states offer the ability to check the validity of a driver's license number without obtaining a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).  For applicants living in these states, we automatically include this service for our clients in most reports.  However, there are some states that require a full MVR in order to validate a driver's license number.  An MVR is available for an additional fee.

Criminal Search

A criminal record search is the core of any background report.  At Airfactz, we utilize a combination of on-site county researchers and comprehensive criminal record databases.  When we use these two methods in conjunction with one another, we have the ability to search over 300 million records instantly as well as every individual county courthouse in the United States.  These searches include federal, superior, district, municipal, and county court records in all 50 states.  Included in all criminal searches is a comprehensive 50-state sex offender search.  We use all the personal identifiers on the application, resume, social search, and credit report to make sure that all appropriate jurisdictions are searched and no criminal record is missed.

Sex Offender Search

According to Megan's Law , sexual offenders must register whenever they move to a new residence.  Currently, there are over one million sex offenders living in the U.S. who are listed on these statewide, government-maintained databases.  We believe so strongly in the importance of this product that we include this search free of charge for any and all reports that include a criminal check so that our clients never have to ask or wonder if an applicant is a registered sex offender.

Employment Verification (Previous 2 employers)

Previous employment verifications are strongly recommended for any organization about to hire a new employee.  The reason for this is simple: applicants embellish their resumes and applications.  In fact, numerous studies have been conducted to show that nearly 50% of all resumes and applications contain falsified information.  To protect your company from a bad hire and the possibility of a negligent hiring case, it is imperative that an employment verification include the employer's name, applicant's title, dates of employment, salary, and whether they are eligible for rehire.

Education Verification

Education verification is recommended for candidates applying to work in a position that expects or requires a degree from any type of educational institution. Statistics reveal that education is one area applicants falsify most often on employment applications. Traditionally, we verify the highest degree earned; however, we are able to verify multiple college degrees and even high school diplomas when needed. The education verification includes the applicant's dates of attendance, graduation date, degree earned, and major studied.