Description
What Does the Elite Advanced Background Check Include?
Registered Sex Offender Search
ClearCheck searches the National Sex Offender Public Website and all state-level registries to identify whether the subject appears on any registered sex offender database in the United States. Coverage is complete nationally across all 50 states and US territories. Records are updated monthly.
Statewide 7-Year Criminal History Search
This search pulls criminal records from the National Database for the state you specify, covering convictions and criminal activity over the past 7 years, consistent with FCRA guidelines for most employment and screening decisions.
Known Aliases Search
Identifies all other names the subject may have used across official records, ensuring criminal databases and court filings are searched under every name associated with the individual. A critical layer of any advanced background check that prevents records from being missed due to name variations.
Age Verification
Confirms that the date of birth provided by the subject matches official records, catching falsified applications and anchoring the identity of the person being screened.
SSN Verification
Cross-references the Social Security Number against official records to confirm it is valid, was issued to the subject, and has not been flagged for fraud or misuse. This is the identity anchor that makes every other SSN-dependent search in this package reliable.
Death Index Verification
Cross-references the subject’s SSN against the Social Security Administration’s Master Death Index to confirm the individual is living and that their SSN has not been associated with a deceased person. Coverage: United States, all 50 states.
Nationwide Criminal History Search
Pulls from ClearCheck’s national criminal records database built from state Department of Corrections records, the Association of Courts, and county court data across the country. Coverage is complete nationally and competitive with or better than many of the largest background screening databases available.
20-Year Address History
Returns a verified 20-year address history based on the subject’s SSN and personal information. Confirms residential background and identifies every state or county where additional records searches may be relevant. Coverage: United States, sporadic in all 50 states.
Nationwide Tax Lien Search
Retrieves state and federal tax lien information associated with the subject’s name and SSN. Particularly relevant for roles involving financial responsibility or fiduciary trust. Coverage includes AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WY.
Nationwide Judgement Search
Retrieves civil judgment information associated with the subject’s name and SSN, revealing patterns of financial disputes or legal findings relevant to certain decisions. Same state coverage as the Tax Lien Search.
Nationwide Bankruptcy Search
Runs through all Federal Bankruptcy Courts using the subject’s SSN, name, and state. Returns debtor name and address, file numbers and dates, court locations, assets and liability amounts, type of bankruptcy filed, and attorney for the petitioner. Coverage: United States, all Federal District Bankruptcy Courts.
List of Neighbors
Returns a list of current and historical neighbors associated with the subject’s reported addresses. This search is particularly useful for understanding the subject’s residential environment and identifying associated individuals who may appear in other searches.
Pilot’s License Search
Searches FAA records to determine whether the subject holds a current or historical pilot’s license. This is a specialized search unique to advanced background check packages and is relevant for aviation roles, high-net-worth due diligence, and comprehensive asset screening.
Alias/Maiden Name Check
A dedicated search specifically for alias and maiden name records, complementing the Known Aliases search with additional focus on name change history including maiden names, married names, and legally changed names. Ensures no records are missed due to name transitions throughout the subject’s life.
Spouse/Roommates Locator
Identifies current and historical spouses and roommates associated with the subject based on address history and shared residency records. Useful for understanding the subject’s personal associations and residential history in greater depth than address history alone provides.
Property Ownership Search
Searches public property records to identify real estate owned by the subject. Returns current and historical property ownership data, which is particularly relevant for financial due diligence, legal proceedings, asset verification, and high-stakes personal or professional screening.
Aircraft Ownership Search
Searches FAA aircraft registry records to determine whether the subject owns or has owned any registered aircraft. Along with the Pilot’s License Search, this provides a more complete picture of the subject’s assets than any other standard background check tier offers.
Phone Numbers by Address
Returns phone numbers associated with the subject’s reported addresses. Useful for contact verification, fraud detection, and building a complete profile of the subject’s residential and communication history.
List of Possible Relatives
Returns a list of individuals identified as possible relatives of the subject based on shared data points across national databases. Relevant for due diligence situations where understanding family connections is material to the decision being made.
Relatives’ Address History
Extends the address history search to possible relatives identified in the previous search, providing a fuller picture of the subject’s network and residential connections over time.
List of Possible Associates
Identifies individuals who have appeared alongside the subject across various databases and records, including address history, shared accounts, and other association data. This is one of the most distinctive features of a truly advanced background check and is unavailable in any lower tier.
Possible Businesses Ownership
Searches for businesses the subject may own or be associated with, including current and historical business registrations tied to the subject’s name and SSN. Relevant for financial due diligence, contractor screening, and situations where business associations are material.
Nationwide Sex Offender Registry Search
A dedicated national-level sex offender registry search that complements the statewide search already included in the package, providing an additional layer of national registry coverage.
National Federal Criminal Record Search
Searches federal criminal court records across the United States, identifying convictions and charges filed in federal district courts. Federal criminal records include offenses such as federal drug charges, wire fraud, tax evasion, immigration violations, and other crimes prosecuted at the federal level that do not appear in state criminal databases. This search is a significant differentiator between the Elite package and all lower tiers.
National Federal and State Bankruptcy Scan
A combined federal and state-level bankruptcy scan that goes beyond the standard Nationwide Bankruptcy Search to include both federal district court records and state-level bankruptcy filings, providing the most complete bankruptcy picture available in a single search.
National Federal and State Tax Lien Scan
A combined federal and state tax lien scan extending beyond the standard Nationwide Tax Lien Search to capture the broadest possible view of outstanding tax obligations at both the federal and state level.
National Federal and Civil Judgments Scan
A combined federal and civil judgments scan covering both federal court judgments and civil court findings at the state level, providing a more complete financial and legal liability picture than the standard Nationwide Judgement Search alone.
Commercial Vessels Ownership Search
Searches US Coast Guard and related databases to determine whether the subject owns or has owned any registered commercial vessels. Combined with the Aircraft Ownership and Property Ownership searches, this provides one of the most thorough asset identification sweeps available in any background check package.
DEA Controlled Substances License
Searches DEA records to determine whether the subject holds or has held a DEA registration for controlled substances. Relevant for healthcare employers, pharmaceutical organizations, and any situation where controlled substance authorization is material to the screening decision.
Profile Search
The Elite package also includes a comprehensive Profile Search that consolidates current and historical information on the subject into a single consumer profile. This includes SSN Verifier, DOB, aliases, address history, neighbors, possible relatives, other occupants from addresses, incident logs, death index, aircraft ownership, commercial vessel ownership, possible business ownership, and property ownership by address. It is the most complete single-view summary of an individual’s verifiable history available in any ClearCheck package.
Possible Roommates Search
Returns possible roommates based on the subject’s reported addresses, cross-referenced against the three major credit bureaus and proprietary data sources. Returns subjects reported at any address associated with the individual. Coverage: United States, all 50 states.
What Information Is Required to Run an Elite Background Check?
- First and Last Name
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
The SSN is required to access the full range of identity-anchored, financial, federal, and asset searches included in this package. Without it, the majority of the 29 searches in the Elite package cannot be run accurately.
Who Should Use the Elite Advanced Background Check?
- Employers making high-stakes hiring decisions for roles involving significant financial authority, access to sensitive systems, executive-level positions, or work in regulated industries where a professional background check is not sufficient. The addition of federal criminal records, DEA licensing, asset searches, and association mapping makes the Elite package the appropriate choice when the cost of a wrong hire is highest.
- Attorneys, investigators, and legal professionals conducting due diligence on individuals involved in litigation, business disputes, asset recovery, or legal proceedings. The property ownership, aircraft ownership, commercial vessel ownership, business ownership, and federal court records searches make the Elite package genuinely useful for legal research in a way that no other tier approaches.
- High-net-worth individuals and family offices conducting personal due diligence on business partners, personal staff, contractors, or anyone entering their professional or personal inner circle. When the relationship involves significant assets, trust, or access, an advanced background check is the appropriate standard.
- Real estate investors and property managers screening tenants or business partners for high-value properties or long-term commercial relationships where a standard tenant screen is insufficient.
- Healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical employers for whom the DEA Controlled Substances License search is a specific compliance requirement or risk management tool.
- Organizations conducting comprehensive vendor or contractor due diligence where understanding business ownership, associations, financial history, and federal legal record is part of the vetting process.
Elite vs. Other ClearCheck Packages
The Basic Background Check ($19.99) covers sex offender status and a 7-year statewide criminal history. No SSN required.
The Standard Background Check ($29.99) adds SSN Verification, Known Aliases, Age Verification, Death Index Verification, and a Nationwide Criminal History Search.
The Professional Background Check ($39.99) adds 20-Year Address History, Nationwide Tax Lien, Judgement, and Bankruptcy searches to the Standard package.
The Elite Background Check ($49.99) includes everything in the Professional package plus 18 additional searches covering federal criminal records, asset ownership, personal associations, relatives, roommates, neighbors, DEA licensing, pilot licensing, commercial vessels, and a full consolidated profile search. It is the only package that searches at both the federal and state level for criminal records, bankruptcy, tax liens, and civil judgments simultaneously.
For any situation where the Professional package leaves meaningful questions unanswered, the Elite package is the appropriate next step.
How to Run an Elite Advanced Background Check on ClearCheck
Step 1: Add the Elite Background Check to your cart and complete your purchase for $49.99. ClearCheck accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Step 2: Enter the subject’s first and last name, Social Security Number, and date of birth.
Step 3: Receive your results digitally through your ClearCheck account, available 24/7 after your purchase is complete.
About ClearCheck
ClearCheck’s mission is to provide accurate, reliable, and comprehensive background checks that help individuals and organizations make informed decisions. We uphold the highest ethical standards, respect individual privacy rights, and deliver results through an advanced platform backed by extensive research and national database access. Our goal is to be the trusted source for background information that enhances safety, security, and peace of mind for every client we serve.
