Identity Verification

Why is Identity Verification Beneficial?

Employers Choice Screening (ECS) offers a comprehensive range of identity verification services that help you properly verify the identity of the applicant you are hiring. Including an identity verification search allows employers to verify the basic information provided to you by your applicant, serving as the foundation for critical searches like criminal record history, motor vehicle record (MVR) history, and when conducting a credit report.

As part of the employee background screening process, verification services such as a Social Security Number Address Trace & Validation Search provide vital information such as additional name variations and aliases used by your applicant, where they were born, lived, and worked to uncover potential adverse criminal history.

Post-hire employment eligibility services ensure your new hire is eligible to work in the U.S. and meet employment eligibility requirements. These tools are essential for building a complete and compliant employee background screening program.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is employee identity verification, and why is it important?
Employee identity verification is the process of confirming an applicant or employee’s identity using trusted data sources such as Social Security numbers, government IDs, and address history. It helps ensure individuals are who they claim to be, preventing identity fraud, reducing compliance risks, protecting company assets, and supporting a secure and trustworthy hiring process.
An employment application identity service is a digital process that verifies the identity information provided by a job applicant, such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, and address. It cross-checks this data against trusted databases to detect inaccuracies or fraud, ensuring the applicant’s identity is valid before proceeding with background checks or employment decisions.
An SSN address trace is important because it identifies all addresses and name variations linked to a person’s Social Security number. This helps confirm identity, reveal past residences, and guide background searches to the correct locations. It ensures that employment screening is complete, accurate, and based on verified personal information.
Criminal history record information includes details such as arrests, charges, convictions, sentencing, and dispositions reported by local, state, and federal agencies. It may also contain data on pending cases, imprisonments and probation status. This information helps employers make informed hiring decisions and maintain a safe, compliant workplace.