Background check solutions for small businesses.
True Hire has specifically designed a program for small businesses running between 20-50 background checks annually. With no annual fees or monthly minimums, these packages are designed just for your needs.
Choose the background check package that best fits your needs.
Basic Package
$35
Per background check
✔ Social Security Number Trace
✔ Address History Report
✔ TrueCrim (50-state national criminal)
✔ Current County Criminal
✔ Sex Offender Registry Search
Standard Package
$59
Per background check
✔ Everything in Basic
✔ Everything in Basic
✔ Additional County Criminal (all counties in past 7 years)
✔ Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Expanded Package
$119
Per background check
✔ Everything in Basic & Standard
✔ Federal Criminal (all districs in past 7 years)
✔ Employment Verification
✔ Education Verification
50+ Background Checks Per Year
$10
Per background check
✔ Custom packages available
✔ Volume-based pricing
✔ Personal support contact
✔ ATS & HRIS integrations
✔ Accurate & compliant
Alias Name Search
Criminal records are filed by name and not Social Security Number. If an applicant has used other names, those records won’t appear unless specifically searched. True Hire identifies additional names through the Social Security Number Trace and searches each one. Skipping alias searches may result in missed criminal records. Additional charges apply per name found.
Package
Alias Search Add-On
Additional County Fee
Basic
+$28.50 per alias
$13.50 / county
Standard
+$39.50 per alias
$13.50 / county
Expanded
+$58.50 per alias
$13.50 / county
Optional Add-On Services
Add any of the following to any package when you sign up.
Drug Test
$39
Per background check
True Hire emails the applicant a pass to take to any of our testing locations nationwide. Results are included on the background check report. A contingent job offer must be made prior to testing.
Social Media Background Check
$38
Per background check
AI-powered analysis of a candidate’s public social media profiles for text and images indicating undesirable behavior — including hate speech, illegal activity, or violence. FCRA-compliant.
Applicant Portal
$100-350
One-time setup fee
A branded link your applicants use to submit their information directly. Three tiers: General Link ($100), Custom Link ($250), or fully Branded Portal with your logo and colors ($350).
Credit Report
$125
One-time setup fee
For positions involving financial responsibility or sensitive data access. A site inspection at $125 per bureau is required before credit report access is activated for your account.
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Fast, Affordable Background Checks for Small Businesses
Running a small business means every hire matters. One bad hiring decision can impact your team, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. True Hire helps small businesses make confident hiring decisions with fast, compliant, and affordable background check solutions designed specifically for growing companies.
Whether you are hiring your first employee or managing a growing workforce, True Hire provides small business background checks that are easy to use, customizable, and backed by real customer support from real people in our U.S. office.
At True Hire, we understand that small businesses need a screening partner that is responsive, flexible, and simple to work with. That is why we offer no annual fees, no monthly minimums, fast turnaround times, and customized screening packages built around your hiring process.
Why Small Businesses Need Background Checks
Small business owners often wear multiple hats. Hiring the wrong employee can create operational, financial, and legal risks that smaller organizations may not be equipped to absorb. Pre employment background checks help reduce risk while creating a safer and more reliable workplace.
Background checks for small businesses can help:
- Verify applicant identity and employment history
- Reduce negligent hiring risks
- Protect employees, customers, and company assets
- Improve hiring confidence
- Support compliance with hiring regulations
- Reduce turnover from poor hiring decisions
- Build trust with customers and clients
Small Business Background Check Services
True Hire offers customizable background screening solutions for small businesses across nearly every industry. Our services include:
Criminal Background Checks
Search national, county, and federal criminal records to identify reportable criminal history and help protect your workplace.
Employment Verification
Verify previous employment history, job titles, and dates of employment to confirm applicant experience.
Education Verification
Confirm degrees, certifications, and educational history for positions requiring credentials or specialized training.
Motor Vehicle Reports
Review driving history for employees who operate company vehicles or drive on behalf of your business.
Drug Testing
Create a safer workplace with nationwide drug testing solutions for pre employment, random, or post accident testing.
International Background Checks
Screen international candidates and employees with global background check services.
Reference Checks
Gain additional insight into a candidate’s professionalism, work ethic, and communication style.
Adverse Action Support
True Hire helps simplify the adverse action process and supports FCRA compliant hiring workflows.
Designed for Small Business Hiring
True Hire has specifically designed programs for small businesses conducting approximately 25 to 75 background checks annually. Our solutions are simple, affordable, and scalable as your business grows.
No Sign Up Fees
You should not have to commit to expensive contracts or hidden fees just to protect your business.
No Monthly Minimums
Run background checks only when you need them.
Fast Turnaround Times
Many clear criminal background checks can return in minutes.
User Friendly Applicant Experience
Candidates can securely complete their background check information online through our mobile friendly portal.
Real Customer Support
When you call True Hire, you speak with a real person in our office who understands your account and your business.
Compliance Focused Screening Solutions
Employment screening laws continue to evolve across federal, state, and local levels. True Hire helps small businesses navigate compliance requirements while maintaining efficient hiring processes. Our team stays current on screening regulations, consent requirements, and adverse action procedures to help support compliant hiring practices.
True Hire is also accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association, reflecting our commitment to quality, compliance, and industry standards.
Why Small Businesses Choose True Hire
- Personalized service and support
- Flexible background check packages
- Volume based pricing
- Mobile friendly applicant portal
- Fast and accurate results
- Compliance focused processes
- U.S. based customer support
- Easy onboarding and implementation
- Scalable solutions for growing companies
Get Started with Small Business Background Checks
Hiring the right employees is one of the most important decisions your business makes. True Hire helps small businesses streamline hiring, reduce risk, and make informed workforce decisions with reliable background screening solutions