Checkr features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Per-report background check service with three published packages and a la carte verifications, drug tests, and continuous monitoring.
Core capabilities (44)
Our background check screenings
We help our customers run millions of background checks per month with confidence and speed.
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Drug and Health Screenings
Checkr offers comprehensive drug, alcohol, and occupational health-related testing services to employers.
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Verification Check
Checkr offers National and International Educational and Employment Verifications as well as Personal and Professional Reference Checks.
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Registry Searches
Search various domestic and international registries for relevant background information on candidates that are seeking employment.
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Civil Searches
Perform county and federal civil records checks on candidates that are seeking employment.
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Establish trust with candidates and hire faster
With our suite of Hiring Products, you can increase recruiter productivity, optimize your candidate conversion, and reduce human bias in your hiring process, while our Risk Products help ensure you’re delivering the highest level of trust and safety to your ca
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We put candidates at the center of everything we do
We understand that candidates are real people whose lives are affected by the results we deliver.
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Keep a Pulse on Candidates with Continuous Crim
Our continuous monitoring solutions provide updates about new reportable charges related to active candidates and employees, keeping your company and customers more secure.
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Checkr’s People Trust Platform sets a new standard
Checkr’s People Trust Platform sets a new standard for speed, accuracy, and safety in hiring.
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Plan to run more than 50 checks this year
Talk to sales to get a custom quote. Get a quote Hire candidates faster Automated adjudication 200+ ATS integrations Customized workflows
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Customize your package
Add the following products to meet your organization or industry requirements and increase search coverage.
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Criminal and civil searches
Federal criminal search $10/check Search for criminal records in federal district courts . Federal records are not found in county and state searches. This search is automatically included in the Complete package.
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Verifications
Identity verification $4.99/check Verify candidate identities early or at any stage of hiring process like before a background check.
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Drug tests & health assessments
Drug test and health assessment costs vary based on testing method (breath, hair, or urine), clinic or onsite test location, and substances tested.
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Department of Transportation (DOT) checks
Commercial MVR with CDLIS search $14.50/check* Confirm a driver’s license status, class, and medical certificate information, identify driving incidents, and search the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) to find additional commercial d
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International background checks
For candidates living and working outside of the United States. Pricing varies by country .
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I-9 verifications
Form I-9 $7/form Confirm employment eligibility for employees in the United States.
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Search for criminal records in federal district courts
Search for criminal records in federal district courts . Federal records are not found in county and state searches.
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Search for criminal records in a specific state
Search for criminal records in a specific state . This search is automatically included in the Complete package.
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*Standard third-party court and database access fees may
*Standard third-party court and database access fees may apply, passed through at cost with no markup.
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Search for criminal records in county courts
Search for criminal records in county courts . This search is included in Essential and Complete packages.
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Search government and regulatory databases (including OIG &
Search government and regulatory databases (including OIG & SAM) that list individuals who are either prohibited from certain industries, such as healthcare and finance, or who are on “most wanted” criminal lists.
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Search for adverse records against people and entities
Search for adverse records against people and entities in the healthcare field. Prices vary by level of search: Level 1 ($6) and Level 3 ($15.50).
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Search for civil cases filed in county civil
Search for civil cases filed in county civil courts to learn whether a candidate was a party in a lawsuit.
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Search for records under a candidate s previously
Search for records under a candidate s previously used or alternative names , like nicknames, maiden names, or pseudonyms.
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Verify candidate identities early or at any stage
Verify candidate identities early or at any stage of hiring process like before a background check.
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Verify a candidate’s employment history in the United States
Verify a candidate’s employment history in the United States. Prices vary by how far back you’d like to verify: current employer ($12.50), last 3 years ($15), 5 years ($25), 7 years ($35), and 10 years ($50).
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Verify degrees or certifications a candidate has obtained
Verify degrees or certifications a candidate has obtained in the United States. Prices vary by how many degrees you’d like to verify: 1 degree ($12.50), up to 2 degrees ($18.75), up to 3 degrees ($25).
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Interview a personal or professional reference with a
Interview a personal or professional reference with a standard set of questions to learn about a candidate’s character and qualifications.
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Identify the public financial history of candidates who
Identify the public financial history of candidates who will have financial or fiduciary responsibilities.
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Test candidates for any combination of substances, from
Test candidates for any combination of substances, from 4-panel to 10-panel tests . Tests include breath, hair, or urine. Pricing varies by panel selection and clinic location.
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Test candidates on your premises for a preset
Test candidates on your premises for a preset combination of drugs, from 4-panel to 10-panel tests .
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Evaluate a candidate’s fitness for certain jobs
Evaluate a candidate’s fitness for certain jobs. Includes physical evaluations and lift tests, hearing and vision tests, TB tests and x-rays, immunizations, and respiratory and pulmonary function tests.
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Test randomly selected employees for any combination of
Test randomly selected employees for any combination of substances, from 4-panel to 10-panel tests. Tests include breath, hair, or urine.
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Clinics with expanded hours are available for post-hire
Clinics with expanded hours are available for post-hire drug testing scenarios, including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident.
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A $90 after hours fee applies when a
A $90 after hours fee applies when a test is administered Monday through Friday between 7pm-7am and Saturday or Sunday.
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Confirm a driver’s license status, class, and medical
Confirm a driver’s license status, class, and medical certificate information, identify driving incidents, and search the Commercial Driver s License Information System (CDLIS) to find additional commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
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Commercial MVR reports , including a CDLIS search
Commercial MVR reports , including a CDLIS search, are $14.50/check, and subsequent MVRs completed as a result of the CDLIS search are $9.50/check.
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Verify a candidate’s employment history and driver safety
Verify a candidate’s employment history and driver safety performance. Drug and alcohol history is also collected if the candidate was a non-CDL commercial driver.
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Prices vary by how far back you’d like
Prices vary by how far back you’d like to verify: current employer ($19.50), last 3 years ($22), 5 years ($32), 7 years ($42), and 10 years ($57).
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Verify whether a candidate complies with the DOT
Verify whether a candidate complies with the DOT testing requirements for drug and alcohol substances.
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Evaluate a candidate’s physical fitness through a physical
Evaluate a candidate’s physical fitness through a physical exam performed by a licensed DOT medical provider.
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Reduce manual review of records by up to
Reduce manual review of records by up to 40%, with programmatic record filtering .
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In jurisdictions where physical copies of pre- and
In jurisdictions where physical copies of pre- and post-adverse action notices must be sent by postal mail, Checkr will automatically mail the letter(s) along with the standard email notification.
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AI features (2)
More efficient screenings
AI can identify, classify, and filter data faster than legacy background checks, which allows you to screen faster, with fewer resources.
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Hire Faster with Smart Adjudication Tools
Modernizing the adjudication process with AI-powered screenings, automatic clearing, and powerful analytics helps your company hire more people, faster.
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Integrations (1)
APIs and integrations
Connect Checkr to your existing workflow quickly with our robust API and pre-built integrations.
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Automation and workflows (2)
Criminal Records Check
Search for publicly available criminal records from federal courts, state-level record sources, country courthouses, and more on a standalone or recurring basis.
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Driver Screenings
Search for records specifically related to driving history such as licence status, violations, accidents, suspensions and more on a standalone or recurring basis.
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Reporting and analytics (7)
Background check ETAs
Gain insight into the expected completion date of a report so you can set expectations with your candidates.
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Analytics and reporting
Identify new hiring opportunities and fine-tune your adjudication data with actionable analytics and reporting.
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$29.99 / Report*
Sign up SSN trace Sex offender registry Global watchlist search National criminal search Most Popular
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Motor vehicle record (MVR) report
Motor vehicle record (MVR) report $9.50/check* Confirm a driver’s license status and class, and identify driving incidents in the US. *Standard state DMV access fees apply and vary by location, passed through at cost with no markup.
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Adjudication tools
Assess Lite Included Reduce manual review of records by up to 40%, with programmatic record filtering . Assess Standard $2.49/report Reduce manual review of records by up to 70%, with advanced record filtering for 55 criminal record categories.
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Confirm a driver’s license status and class, and
Confirm a driver’s license status and class, and identify driving incidents in the US.
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*Standard state DMV access fees apply and vary
*Standard state DMV access fees apply and vary by location, passed through at cost with no markup.
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Security and compliance (2)
Workflow automation
Expand your candidate pool, improve compliance, and cut time on adjudication by more than 90% with better filtering and evaluation tools.
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Dynamic compliance tools
Lower your risk with our dynamic compliance tools, which generate relevant paperwork, manage legally reportable results, and optimize filtering.
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Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Checkr include?
This page tracks 58 verified Checkr features across 6 categories, sourced from Checkr's official site.
Which tier do I need for Checkr?
Checkr's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Checkr tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Checkr pricing page.
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