RETAIL BUSINESS BACKGROUND CHECKS

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Retail background checks with Edify Screening

Retail Business Background Checks that fits your role.

Not a cookie-cutter bundle.

Whether you run a boutique, bakery, florist, variety shop, salon, cafe, food truck, or any other retail business, we’ve got you covered. Our Retail Business Background Check packages are tailor-made for you. With just a single click, you can order all the necessary checks to ensure you’re hiring reliable and qualified workers, without breaking the bank.

Every Hire Has Risk

We help business owners and HR teams match the right checks to the job so you can hire confidently, stay consistent, and avoid paying for extras you do not need.

  • Role-based recommendations based on position and risk level

  • Consistent screening process you can repeat across locations and teams

  • Clear next steps when results need review or follow-up

  • Helpful support when questions come up during hiring

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The hassle-free way to run background checks for your business 

How It Works

  • Create Your Account

  • Invite Your Candidate (recommended) or Enter Their Info

  • Review Results and Determine Next Steps

How We Do It

  • Compliance-First Process: We help you follow FCRA requirements and keep your screening process consistent.

  • Flexible packages: You choose a package. We get to work!

  • Step-by-step support: Questions along the way? We’re here to help you and your applicants.

Why It Matters

  • Reduce Hiring Risk

  • Protect Your Workplace and Customers

  • Support Compliant Decisions

  • Hire with More Confidence

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BACKGROUND CHECK PACKAGES AND PRICING

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2-minute request. Same-day response.

15-minute call to match the right package.

EDIFY CORE

$25.95

per applicant*

Baseline Screening To Get You Started

Best for: Low-risk, cost-conscious roles

Typical use: When you need a simple, fast, essentials-only screen

What’s Included

  • SSN Trace (Address History + AKA Listing)

  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry (includes AKAs)

  • Security Watchlists (includes AKAs)

  • Nationwide Criminal Database (includes AKAs)

*(from 7-year address history)

Popular Add-Ons

  • County Criminal Search: $12*

  • MVR: $12*

  • Drug Test (5-Panel Instant): $51.95

Account Features

  • No Monthly Minimums

  • No Annual Commitment

  • No Setup Fees

  • Unlimited Users

Most Popular

EDIFY PLUS

$54.95

per applicant*

7-Year Criminal For More Confident Hiring

Best for: Client-facing and key ops roles

Typical use: Added depth for safety-sensitive, client-facing, front-line roles

What’s Included

  • Everything in EDIFY Core, plus:

  • Unlimited County Criminal Search*

  • Federal Statewide Criminal Search*

 *(from 7-year address history)

Popular Add-Ons

  • Education Verification: $15*

  • MVR: $12*

  • Drug Test (5-Panel Instant): $51.95

Account Features

  • No Monthly Minimums

  • No Annual Commitment

  • No Setup Fees

  • Unlimited Users

EDIFY PRO

$84.95

per applicant*

Broad Coverage For Higher-Risk

Best for: Higher-risk and regulated roles

Typical use: For high-responsibility, safety-sensitive, management, and technical roles

What’s Included

  • Everything in EDIFY Plus, plus:

  • Unlimited Federal Criminal Districts Search*

  • Employment Verification (1)

  • Education Verification (1)

*(from 7-year address history)

Popular Add-Ons

  • MVR: $12*

  • Employment Credit: $14*

  • Drug Test (4–10 Panel Laboratory): $58.95

Account Features

  • No Monthly Minimums

  • No Annual Commitment

  • No Setup Fees

  • Unlimited Users

*Additional fees may apply. Learn more about ‘7-Year Address History’ and pass-through fees.

We Can Customize Packages To Fit Your Roles

Expand sections below for add-ons checks to meet your organization or industry requirements. Click any add-on for expanded details

Criminal and Civil Checks
County Criminal Search*
$12.95/search
Search for criminal records in county courts.
7-Year County Criminal Search*
$25.00/search
Searches county court criminal records by assigning county jurisdictions based on where the applicant has lived in the past 7 years. Included in EDIFY PLUS and EDIFY PRO packages.
Statewide Criminal Search*
$16.95/search
Searches criminal records across a state’s available repositories where supported. Not all states maintain reliable statewide repositories, so coverage can vary.
Federal Criminal Search*
$12.95/search
Searches U.S. federal district court records for criminal filings in applicable jurisdictions. Federal courts are independent of local county courts and may include cases involving fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other federal offenses. Included in EDIFY PLUS and EDIFY PRO packages.
Federal Statewide Criminal Search*
$16.95/search
Searches criminal filings across U.S. federal district courts on a statewide basis. Federal courts are independent of local county courts and may include cases involving fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and drug trafficking. Included in EDIFY PLUS and EDIFY PRO packages.
County Civil Search*
$22.95/search
Identifies non-criminal civil lawsuits filed in a county (for example: product liability, civil-rights violations, or judgments for nonpayment). Results may include related judgments or conditions, and availability can vary by jurisdiction.
Federal Civil Search*
$22.95/search
Searches civil records in a single U.S. Federal District Court within a state for qualifying cases (for example, disputes between parties in different states/countries, claims over $75,000, or alleged constitutional/federal law violations). Results may include items like class actions or interstate commerce matters, and may show related judgments.
Aliases*
Starting at $8.00/alias
Additional name searches to help capture records that may exist under alternate names, maiden names, or prior surnames.

Database Checks
Nationwide Sex Offender*
$6.00/search
Searches sex offender registries in all 50 states to provide more complete, up-to-date coverage since not every state reliably reports to a single national registry. Also includes Native American Tribe registries and all U.S. territories.
Security Watchlists Search*
$8.00/search
Designed to support USA PATRIOT Act compliance by screening against 80+ U.S. and foreign sanctions and watch lists from governments and international organizations, including sources like OFAC, Interpol, and the FBI.
Global Watchlists Search*
$10.00/search
Screens applicants against 1,600+ global watchlist sources (6M+ records) that are continuously updated, including databases like OFAC, UN sanctions lists, Interpol, SAM.gov, and more.
Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) Healthcare Search*
Starting at $8.00/search
Checks healthcare sanctions and disciplinary actions using federal sources (including OIG and GSA) and FDA lists of disqualified or “totally restricted” clinical investigators. Level III includes everything in Level I, plus adds disciplinary actions from licensing and certification agencies across all 50 states and additional sources like DEA and TriCare. Pricing: Level I $8.00, Level III $16.00.

Verifications
Education Verification*
$16.00/verification
Verifies an applicant’s education by confirming a degree, certificate, or diploma (and dates of attendance and final GPA when available) directly with the school or its authorized agent.
Employment Verification*
$16.00/verification
Confirms an applicant’s work history, including employer name and location, dates of employment, and positions or titles held, directly with former employers or their authorized agents.
Professional License Verification*
$16.00/verification
Confirms active/professional license status, license type, and standing through available licensing authority sources.
Professional Reference Verification*
$16.00/reference
We contact colleagues and coworkers to gather feedback on the applicant’s capabilities and work ethic, and to help authenticate work history.
Pre-employment Credit Report*
$16.00/report
Provides a comprehensive credit history and public record information (such as bankruptcies and financial civil judgments) to help identify patterns of financial overextension for roles handling money or sensitive financial transactions. Report does not include account numbers, DOB, or FICO/credit scores, and some states restrict employment use. Check your state guidelines before ordering.

Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR)
Motor Vehicle Report*
$12.95/report
Pulls a driver’s record showing a history of violations, suspensions, and other driving activity, and typically includes license verification details (issue/expiration and related status info).
Commercial Driver Check (CDLIS)*
$14.95/search
Uses the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS), a national system used by State driver licensing agencies to confirm a CDL holder has only one state license with a complete driving history. Results typically include identity match details, current state and CDL number, up to three previously held CDL numbers, and AKA information.
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse*
$18.00/query
Queries the FMCSA Clearinghouse, a secure online database that provides real-time records of CDL/CLP drug and alcohol program violations, including positive tests, refusals, and return-to-duty status. EDIFY can run limited or full queries as your C/TPA once the employer designates us in your Clearinghouse account.
Commercial MVR with CDLIS Search
$26.00/report
Provides a commercial motor vehicle report showing violations, suspensions, and other driving history, plus a CDLIS national check to confirm the driver holds only one state CDL with a complete driving history. CDLIS search are $14.00/report, and subsequent MVRs completed as a result of the CDLIS search are $12.00/report plus DMV fee.

Drug and Alcohol Tests and Health Assessments
Instant Drug Test
Starting at $51.95
5-Panel – 10-Panel: Rapid urine drug screening option available in a 5-panel – 10-panel configurations for non-DOT. Additional panels available without THC.
Clinic-based Drug Test
Starting at $58.95
Multiple panel configurations available 4-10 panels. Laboratory drug screening completed at one of 15,000+ partner clinics, with electronic scheduling, digital chain-of-custody, MRO review, automatic confirmation rechecks, and electronic reporting of results.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Tests
Starting at $51.95
DOT-compliant urine drug testing and breath alcohol testing (BAT) support safety-sensitive programs with federally regulated procedures, trained technicians, certified equipment, and strict chain-of-custody for secure, compliant reporting (49 CFR Part 40). Available for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing. Pricing: starting at DOT Urine $59.95, DOT BAT $51.95
Onsite Drug and Alcohol Testing
Starting at $51.95
DOT and non-DOT Drug testing and breath alcohol testing (BAT) available at our Greensboro office or onsite at your location across the Piedmont Triad. Service covers Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and surrounding areas, with fully trained, DOT-compliant EDIFY Breath Alcohol Technicians. Pricing varies based on location, volume, and test configuration.

Specialty Checks
Medical Credentialing Services*
Starting at $649.00/applicant
A compliance-first credentialing solution for healthcare providers, practices, and research organizations to validate a provider’s qualifications before patient care or trial participation. Includes primary source verifications plus sanction and exclusion checks to confirm licensing, certifications, training, adverse actions, and supporting documentation.
Non-FCRA Process Searches*
Starting at $29.95/search
Specialty search options that may fall outside FCRA-regulated employment screening workflows. Use cases and pricing vary, call to discuss specific needs.
Tenant Screening Report*
Starting at $29.95/search
Tenant screening package options. Pricing varies by package, coverage, and configuration.

*Additional fees may apply. Learn more about ‘7-Year Address History’ and pass-through fees.

Don’t see the perfect fit? Let us build a custom package suite for your business.

2-minute request. Same-day response.

15-minute call to match the right package.

ready to get started with your business background checks…

 

What You Will Get

Nationwide coverage

  • NATIONWIDE COVERAGE

  • FAST TURN AROUND

  • COMPLEMENTARY FORMS

  • 24/7 ACCESS

  • PERSONAL SUPPORT

What You Won’t Get

  • SETUP FEES

  • ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

  • MONTHLY MINIMUM

  • COMPLICATED ORDERING

  • ROBO SUPPORT

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BACKGROUND SCREENING

How Background Checks Are Done?

Q: What background checks are most common for retail roles?
A: Most retail employers start with identity and address verification, criminal screening, and sex offender and watchlist checks. Many add an MVR for any role that drives, and verifications for management or keyholder positions.

Q: Which package should I choose for cash-handling or keyholder roles?
A: Roles with cash access, keys, inventory control, or closing duties usually need broader screening than entry-level staff. If you are unsure, request a role-based recommendation and we’ll match the package to the risk level.

Q: Do you offer role-based packages for different positions in my store?
A: Yes. We can set up quick-order packages for roles like cashier, stock associate, supervisor, keyholder, delivery driver, and store manager.

Q: How fast will retail background check results come back?
A: Database checks are typically returned within a few hours. County courthouse searches usually return in 24 to 48 hours. Verifications generally take 2 to 5 business days depending on how quickly the source responds.

Q: What happens if a database search finds a possible criminal record?
A: Any potential record must be verified at the original source before it can be reported, in line with FCRA requirements. This may require a courthouse search.

Q: Can I screen candidates in multiple store locations or states?
A: Yes. Screening can be ordered for candidates anywhere in the U.S., and we can help you keep a consistent process across locations while adjusting for role risk.

Q: Are there any extra fees I should expect?
A: Yes, some courts, DMVs, schools, and institutions charge access or service fees. If they apply, they are pass-through fees set by the source.

Q: Will background checks slow down my hiring during busy seasons?
A: Not usually. Most retail hiring moves quickly because many checks return fast. When additional research is needed, we keep you informed and provide clear next steps so you can keep hiring moving.

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