Some websites claim to offer “free” background checks, but for a complete, updated & thorough background check, paying for a background check is the best option. The best form of a free background check is the preliminary results displayed after an initial search (by name), at a site like courtrecords.org.

 

The first aspect of a criminal background search is the public records that may be available on any given individual. Public records usually reveal basic information such as date of birth. These records also lead to discovery of more detailed information pertaining to the individual in question. This can lead to more detailed searches for records that may be harder to track down without detailed information on an individual such as a social security number or SSN.

 

Social security number searches will reveal even the most detailed information and records on a person, whether it’s your neighbor, a potential nanny or your daughter’s boyfriend. SSN records can be verified to be authentic with the state DMV or Division of Motor Vehicles. Using a person’s SSN during a background check can often reveal someone who is living under a falsely assumed identity.

Another avenue to pursue a background check with is through a driver’s license number. Every drivers license, regardless of the state of issuance, contains a unique identification number. Not only are driving records available through this type of search, but any sort of criminal charges and convictions. Obtaining someone’s driver’s license number is admittedly difficult, so other avenues are more feasible. Also obtainable through the local DMV is a person’s current and previous addresses.

 

There are more avenues to use when searching for any available background check records on an individual. The drawbacks to such a labor intensive, time consuming searches are obvious, and most people lack the time and resources to conduct them.