What information should I enter for a criminal database search?

Employers: Companies can use background checks to verify the employment history, education, criminal record, and other relevant information of potential hires.
Landlords: Landlords and property managers can use background checks to screen potential tenants and ensure that they have a history of responsible behavior and financial stability.
Educational institutions: Colleges, universities, and other educational institutions can use background checks to screen employees, volunteers, and contractors to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Government agencies: Federal, state, and local government agencies may use background checks to verify the eligibility of job applicants, contractors, and volunteers for security clearances, licenses, or permits.
Non-profit organizations: Non-profit organizations can use background checks to ensure the safety and well-being of clients, employees, and volunteers.
Individuals: Individuals may use background checks to screen potential business partners, roommates, caregivers, or other people with whom they plan to engage in a personal or professional relationship.

CC-015 — What information should I enter for a criminal database search?

Category: Running a Search

Use first and last name, with date of birth when available. Omit nicknames, middle names or initials, generational suffixes, and hyphens. An SSN is not used in criminal database searches.

If you do not know the date of birth, the existing instructions suggest running a people search and using the returned date of birth for the criminal search.

Support reference: CC-015

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