- Get the applicant's social security number. Require proof of this as a condition of an employment or of a rental offer to ensure the number you have run as part of the background check is accurate.
- A full date of birth, including year, is important when it comes to a successful criminal background check.
- Always obtain a middle name when taking applications for employment or a rental so you can be certain you are checking the right person. Some criminal records systems might list people with similar names. Getting a full name is important to make sure you are not receiving information for the wrong person.
- Having at least one previous address is important when acquiring a criminal background check, especially if they lived in another state.
- Getting a nationwide criminal background check is usually the best bet to ensure you have a complete history on every person with which you are dealing. See the resources listed below.
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Full Name
Address History
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