U.S. Criminal Background Check & Screening
Run instant, reliable background checks with our API. Access real-time government records — from court cases to arrest warrants — and get a clear compliance report in seconds.
- Up-to-date government records
- Easy search and filter system
Trusted by over 1,000+ businesses
Up-to-date global watchlists, sanctions lists, and court records
Recorded Offenses
- Convictions & open court cases
- Corrections & inmate data
- Arrest warrants & early release records
- Parole & probation violations
- Extradition records & cross-border offenses
- Identity theft & financial fraud convictions
Behavioral Violations
- Child support violations
- Public conduct, substance abuse & violence
- Traffic, property & justice system violations
- Fraud, financial misconduct & embezzlement
- Restraining orders & civil protection violations
High-Risk Signals
- OFAC & EU/UN Sanctions
- SEC Violations
- Interpol Red Notices
- Registered sex offender lists
- Adverse media & criminal press mentions
- PEPs & global watchlists
Implement a single API to do more with less
Access records from verified sources
Automate your background checks by scanning thousands of official government databases that cover all offense categories, from financial fraud to traffic violations. Pull accurate criminal records across all U.S. states and jurisdictions to ensure you’re always working with reliable information that improves risk assessment.
Filter results for higher accuracy
Download reports to make decisions
Focused on easy integration
Seamlessly add ID verification via API, iFrame, or mobile SDKs. Get expert support for a smooth setup.
Criminal record verification that replaces repetitive manual lookups
Instant checks to scale your compliance workflows
Instead of manually reviewing multiple databases, simply enter one key data piece, such as an offense, the individual’s name, or date of birth. Unlike time-consuming manual due diligence that involves hours of looking through blacklisted persons databases, watchlists, address info, related names, or adverse media, our system delivers compiled criminal record results in seconds.
- Adapted to high volumes
- KYC/KYB & AML-compliant
Detected risks based on verified data, not assumptions
Download detailed reports that cover all court records within a specific region or jurisdiction, and not just convictions, to get a bigger picture of the user’s criminal history. Access official criminal records and comply with global regulatory requirements without additional database fees or managing multiple accounts that harm your internal resources.
- Simple UX for analysts
- Synced with the latest data
Higher conversions with a tailored verification process
Streamline criminal background checks and complete the user’s risk profile before onboarding. Identify red flags, build blocklists, and define custom risk factors, such as restricted countries, based on your specific regulatory requirements. Select the KYC method that fits your needs and seamlessly integrate it into your workflow to improve pass rates while keeping ID verification efficient and user-friendly.
- Global coverage
- 15-sec onboarding
Designed to fit any industry
Fintech
Add extra elements to the onboarding, such as SOS verification or PoA check, to secure account openings.
Cryptocurrency
Benefit from both standard IDV checks and business verification to avoid high-risk vendors or sanctioned entities.
Gambling
Prevent duplicate accounts, forged IDs, synthetic identities, and underage players before they access your platform.
E-Commerce
Add age verification for specific items using special Shopify or Zapier APIs and ensure compliance without hassle.
We are G2’s Top Pick
Being designed for everyone and engineered for all business needs allowed us to surpass competitors in the KYC/AML field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a criminal background check?
A criminal background check is a process of verifying whether an individual has a history of criminal offenses, arrests, convictions, or legal judgments. It includes scanning various local, national and international databases, as well as court records, watchlists, sanctions lists and other public records to better compile a customer’s risk profile with a focus on criminal activities.
How quickly can the criminal background check be completed?
Is iDenfy’s Criminal Background Check available only in the U.S.?
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Why should I conduct a criminal background check?
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