Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the steps below, from choosing a background check to viewing your results. You can also search for a question or jump to the step you need.
- 1. Choose the right background check
- 2. Create your account and prepare
- 3. Buy your background check and run a search
- 4. Find and understand your report
- 5. Get help with a report or purchase
- 6. Privacy, policies, and reference documents
- 7. About ClearCheck.app and similar company names
1. Choose the right background check
Compare your options and check what you need before you buy.
Which background check packages does ClearCheck.app offer?
Where can I view a sample background check?
Where can I check criminal database coverage?
Does the Basic background check require an SSN?
Do Standard, Pro, and Elite background checks require an SSN?
Does ClearCheck.app offer subscriptions?
Does ClearCheck.app offer trial periods?
Does ClearCheck.app provide background checks outside the United States?
2. Create your account and prepare
Set up your account and find the authorization and usage information.
How do I create an account?
Where can I find the background check disclosure and authorization form?
Who is responsible for identity verification and proper use of reports?
CC-052 — Who is responsible for identity verification and proper use of reports?
The information in this report is derived from records in accordance with the Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA, Public Law 91-508, Title VI). This information may be used for insurance, employment purposes or in connection with other legitimate needs. The depth of information available varies. Final verification of an individual’s identity and proper use of report contents are the user’s responsibility.
Support reference: CC-052
3. Buy your background check and run a search
Purchase a credit, redeem it, and enter the information needed to run your background check.
How do I buy a background check credit?
How do I redeem my background check credit?
Should I use a legal name or nickname when searching?
Should I include a middle name or initial?
How do I search a hyphenated name or a name with an apostrophe?
Should I include Jr., Sr., II, or III in a search?
Should I use an SSN for a people search?
What information should I enter for a criminal database search?
4. Find and understand your report
Find your saved results and learn about the information and coverage described in the reports.
Where do I find my past background checks?
What criminal and public records are described in comprehensive reports?
What identity verification information is described in comprehensive reports?
What additional information is described in advanced reports?
Are juvenile records included?
When can an arrest appear in a report?
Where does ClearCheck.app obtain background check data?
How does database availability affect report coverage?
What identity and possible-associate information is described in coverage?
What bankruptcy, tax lien, and civil judgment coverage is listed?
What professional license, aircraft, and vessel coverage is listed?
What property, tax assessor, and deed-transfer coverage is listed?
What information can a criminal records search locate?
What information can a sex offender check locate?
What information can a property ownership search locate?
What is a spouse search used for?
What features does the existing FAQ describe for ClearCheck reports?
What accuracy and liability disclaimer applies to source data?
What disclaimer applies to third-party report information?
CC-041 — What disclaimer applies to third-party report information?
The information in this report, such as the public records and criminal records, is compiled from and processed by various third-party sources. ClearCheck.app does not guarantee, warrant or assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information obtained from other sources and shall not be liable for any losses or injuries now or in the future resulting from or relating to the information provided herein.
Support reference: CC-041
What criminal-record coverage limitations are stated in the terms?
CC-049 — What criminal-record coverage limitations are stated in the terms?
Juvenile records are not covered. If crimes were committed before the age of 18, they will not show up in our database, or anyone else’s database – even if the subject is now over the age of 18. “Arrest Records” are not available. Arrest dates are covered in most court records but only in the cases where the arrest resulted in a court action. Our Coverage is limited to the Jurisdictions that make the database available to us directly.
Support reference: CC-049
5. Get help with a report or purchase
Find guidance on incorrect information and changed records.
What should I do if information in my background check is incorrect?
Why does a report still show a record that was dismissed, reduced, or sealed?
How do fraud alerts and identity theft relate to a dispute?
6. Privacy, policies, and reference documents
Review refund policies, guarantees, privacy information, and reference documents.
Where can I read the refund policy?
What refund restrictions are stated in the existing FAQ?
CC-050 — What refund restrictions are stated in the existing FAQ?
ClearCheck.app enforces a No-Refund policy – This includes but is not limited to: Mistakes or mis-information provided by the customer on the order form as submitted after the customer has confirmed the information and acknowledged these terms. Even if your criminal record search results in “No offense records found” or a Reported Record has Incorrect information. Every search that is processed through our systems incurs fixed and variable costs for our organization. Whether the search results yield hundreds of offense records, or none at all, orders are fulfilled using the same rigorous standards and certified processes. Due to the variations in coverage across state and county jurisdictions, THE CUSTOMER MUST CHECK the coverage before placing an order for Instant Statewide or Instant National Criminal Record Search or any offered background Search Product. We cannot be held responsible for records that are not included in our coverage. Any chargebacks resulting from an order that falls under the No Refund Policy will be sent to a collection attorney for immediate processing and will incur a $50.00 charge in addition to the disputed amount per disputed item, and if not paid may result in adverse effects on the customer’s credit report.
Support reference: CC-050
What are the money-back guarantee terms in the existing FAQ?
CC-051 — What are the money-back guarantee terms in the existing FAQ?
Our Money Back guarantee reads as follows:
We’re so confident that our system and records are the best we’re willing to offer a money back guarantee. Here’s how it works: If there is a criminal record that should have been returned based upon our coverage, and it is not, we’ll refund your money back for that criminal record search.
The customer must agree to the Coverage as listed in the terms of use agreement and acknowledge the said agreement prior to making a Purchase by clicking a “Box” next to the posted terms of use agreement found on the ClearCheck.app Order Form. In the event the Customer challenges a Report Result and can prove that a charge exists in a covered jurisdiction that is published on our coverage page, ClearCheck.app will refund the purchase in Full. WE WILL NOT refund purchases under the “Money Back Guarantee” in the event that a record is:
- not located due to the fact that it is not in our published coverage
- expunged by a judge
- a Juvenile Record or an arrest record that did not result in a court action
Support reference: CC-051
Where are the FCRA and consumer-rights reference documents?
Are ClearCheck.app background searches GLBA compliant?
What personal information does the privacy policy cover?
CC-042 — What personal information does the privacy policy cover?
This policy covers how ClearCheck.app treats personal information that it collects and receives when you use the ClearCheck.app web site, including information related to your past use of ClearCheck.app products and services. “Personal information” means information about you that is personally identifiable like your name, address, email address, or phone number, and that is not otherwise publicly available.
Support reference: CC-042
What information does ClearCheck.app collect?
CC-043 — What information does ClearCheck.app collect?
ClearCheck.app collects personal information when you establish an ClearCheck.app account, and when you use ClearCheck.app products or services. ClearCheck.app may combine information about you that we have with information we obtain from business partners or other companies.
When you register we ask for information such as your name, email address, zip code, occupation, and industry. Once you create an ClearCheck.app account and sign in to our services, you are not anonymous to us.
ClearCheck.app automatically receives and records information on our server logs from your browser, including your IP address, ClearCheck.app cookie information, and the page you request.
Support reference: CC-043
When may ClearCheck.app share personal information?
CC-044 — When may ClearCheck.app share personal information?
ClearCheck.app does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you collected in connection with your use of the ClearCheck.app service with other people or nonaffiliated companies, except to provide products or services you’ve requested, when we have your permission, or under the following circumstances:
- We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims;
- We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of ClearCheck.app’s terms of use, or as otherwise required by law.
We transfer information about you if ClearCheck.app is acquired by or merged with another company. In this event, ClearCheck.app will notify you before information about you is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Support reference: CC-044
How does ClearCheck.app use cookies?
CC-045 — How does ClearCheck.app use cookies?
ClearCheck.app may set and access cookies on your computer. Cookies are small units of data stored on your computer that allow the ClearCheck.app site to identify your computer during your session and subsequent sessions.
Support reference: CC-045
What service communications may ClearCheck.app send?
CC-046 — What service communications may ClearCheck.app send?
ClearCheck.app reserves the right to send you certain communications from ClearCheck.app relating to the ClearCheck.app service, such as service announcements and administrative messages, that are considered part of your ClearCheck.app account, without offering you the opportunity to opt-out of receiving them.
Support reference: CC-046
How does the existing privacy policy describe confidentiality and security?
CC-047 — How does the existing privacy policy describe confidentiality and security?
We limit access to personal information about you to and ClearCheck.app employees who we believe reasonably need to come into contact with that information to provide products or services to you or in order to do their jobs.
Your ClearCheck.app Account Information is password-protected.
In certain areas ClearCheck.app uses industry-standard SSL encryption to protect data transmissions.
Support reference: CC-047
How are privacy policy changes communicated?
CC-048 — How are privacy policy changes communicated?
ClearCheck.app may update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your ClearCheck.app account or by placing a prominent notice on our site.
Support reference: CC-048
7. About ClearCheck.app and similar company names
Check whether you are contacting the right company.
Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.co.uk?
Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.ai (Paddle)?
Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearchecks.com?
Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.io?
Support reference index — direct links to all 58 answers
Getting Started
- CC-001 — Does ClearCheck.app offer subscriptions?
- CC-002 — Does ClearCheck.app offer trial periods?
- CC-003 — How do I create an account?
- CC-018 — Which background check packages does ClearCheck.app offer?
Buying & Redeeming Credits
- CC-004 — How do I buy a background check credit?
- CC-005 — How do I redeem my background check credit?
Reports & Coverage
- CC-006 — Where do I find my past background checks?
- CC-010 — Where can I check criminal database coverage?
- CC-016 — Are juvenile records included?
- CC-017 — When can an arrest appear in a report?
- CC-019 — What criminal and public records are described in comprehensive reports?
- CC-020 — What identity verification information is described in comprehensive reports?
- CC-021 — What additional information is described in advanced reports?
- CC-022 — What features does the existing FAQ describe for ClearCheck reports?
- CC-023 — Where does ClearCheck.app obtain background check data?
- CC-024 — How does database availability affect report coverage?
- CC-036 — Where can I view a sample background check?
- CC-037 — What information can a criminal records search locate?
- CC-038 — What information can a sex offender check locate?
- CC-039 — What information can a property ownership search locate?
- CC-040 — What is a spouse search used for?
- CC-054 — What identity and possible-associate information is described in coverage?
- CC-055 — What bankruptcy, tax lien, and civil judgment coverage is listed?
- CC-056 — What professional license, aircraft, and vessel coverage is listed?
- CC-057 — What property, tax assessor, and deed-transfer coverage is listed?
Running a Search
- CC-007 — Should I use a legal name or nickname when searching?
- CC-008 — Should I include Jr., Sr., II, or III in a search?
- CC-012 — Should I use an SSN for a people search?
- CC-013 — Should I include a middle name or initial?
- CC-014 — How do I search a hyphenated name or a name with an apostrophe?
- CC-015 — What information should I enter for a criminal database search?
- CC-034 — Does the Basic background check require an SSN?
- CC-035 — Do Standard, Pro, and Elite background checks require an SSN?
Policies & Support
- CC-009 — Where can I find the background check disclosure and authorization form?
- CC-011 — Where can I read the refund policy?
- CC-025 — What accuracy and liability disclaimer applies to source data?
- CC-026 — Where are the FCRA and consumer-rights reference documents?
- CC-053 — Are ClearCheck.app background searches GLBA compliant?
Disputes & Record Updates
- CC-027 — What should I do if information in my background check is incorrect?
- CC-028 — How do fraud alerts and identity theft relate to a dispute?
- CC-029 — Why does a report still show a record that was dismissed, reduced, or sealed?
Company & Billing Identification
- CC-030 — Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.co.uk?
- CC-031 — Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.ai (Paddle)?
- CC-032 — Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearchecks.com?
- CC-033 — Is ClearCheck.app related to Clearcheck.io?
- CC-058 — Does ClearCheck.app provide background checks outside the United States?
Privacy & Terms
- CC-041 — What disclaimer applies to third-party report information?
- CC-042 — What personal information does the privacy policy cover?
- CC-043 — What information does ClearCheck.app collect?
- CC-044 — When may ClearCheck.app share personal information?
- CC-045 — How does ClearCheck.app use cookies?
- CC-046 — What service communications may ClearCheck.app send?
- CC-047 — How does the existing privacy policy describe confidentiality and security?
- CC-048 — How are privacy policy changes communicated?
- CC-049 — What criminal-record coverage limitations are stated in the terms?
- CC-050 — What refund restrictions are stated in the existing FAQ?
- CC-051 — What are the money-back guarantee terms in the existing FAQ?
- CC-052 — Who is responsible for identity verification and proper use of reports?















