How do background checks find your address?

How do background checks find your address?

However, even if you don’t fill out an employment application, if a potential employer does a pre-employment background screening on a candidate, the background check company can look up all information about your past addresses based on a combination of your name, birth date, and social security number.

Why does background check ask for address?

The primary reason for requesting an address history verification search is to confirm the current address of an applicant and to determine if there are any other names and/or addresses that should be used when performing criminal record searches.

Why is my sterling background check taking so long?

Although 90% of Sterling’s criminal checks are complete within one day (following credentialing), there are several extenuating circumstances that cause delays in the process – such as the availability of records or unresponsiveness by past employers or academic institutions.

How far back does sterling talent solutions go?

For most employers we work with, we search courthouse criminal records in the counties where an applicant has resided in the past seven to 10 years, which is a standard best practice.

How is address verification done?

Residential Address Verification is done through a physical site visit or database check. Our field staff visits the current / permanent / previous or all the addresses of the candidates as requested by employer.

Do background checks show previous addresses?

When you run a background check you’ll get a history of the most recent addresses the applicant has lived at. This information typically comes from services reselling their data.

Do employers care about address?

While some employers may look for and use your address in a few different ways, it is sensitive information that you should provide if and when you feel comfortable. The only time employers absolutely need your physical address is during the final stages of the offer process.