Make every hire the start of a success story – anywhere in the world.

Client and Candidate focus. Powerful solutions. Global reach. We’re here to help you build a better background check experience.

Onboard new hires accurately and efficiently.

Keep great talent flowing into your organization by streamlining background checks and onboarding. For 25+ years, we’ve delivered enterprise-level solutions that make background screening faster and more efficient for global companies – and less overwhelming for candidates and new hires. Technology and tools from Accurate help ensure that every new hire is the start of a success story.

Serving the enterprise with an entrepreneurial mindset.

16000 +

Customers worldwide

30

Languages spoken

6

Continents served

60 M+

Annual Searches

The best background screening experience you (and your candidates) have ever had.

Yes, it’s a big claim. But we know we can back it up. Here’s how.

Global presence. Local compliance.

Tailored solutions from Accurate match your industry needs and comply with local data and privacy regulations (things like EEOC, FCA, and RSA) worldwide.

Attention from experts.

Whether you use our enterprise-level screening solutions or our powerful self-serve technologies, we’re here to help whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Technology that works.

Our flexible tools integrate seamlessly into your existing technologies, so you can start streamlining your company’s background check process right away.

Privately owned and operated.

Accurate is the largest private provider of employment background screening services. This means we take a long-term view of our clients and are committed to investing in the future.

Clients love us.

We’re here to make your background screening processes more seamless. Attentive account managers and customer services team members are here whenever you need them. Smart technologies slot easily into your existing workflows. We’ve structured our solutions to meet the real-world needs of modern enterprise businesses.

Candidates do, too.

Our solutions remove some of the stress of the background screening process for your new hires. We make it easy for them to manage their screenings – which makes them feel good and your business look good. Everybody wins.

No matter what business you’re in, we’ll help you find the right fit.

Set up scalable solutions that make sense for your business and meet your industry’s requirements, even as they evolve.

Energy

Hire qualified gas, oil, and other energy workers and contractors quickly and compliantly.

Financial Services

Banking is mobile. Your background screening solution should be, too, for faster, smarter hiring.

Gig & Marketplaces

Scalable infrastructure to support your on-demand workforce.

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Healthcare

Fast-paced, scalable background screening programs designed specifically for healthcare clients.

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Insurance

Make sure new hires can prove the credentials and professional background they claim.

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Retail

Identify trustworthy customer service staffers who have your best interests at heart.

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Staffing

Drive efficiency and speed into your hiring process without sacrificing quality.

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Technology

Proper information security starts with proper employment screening. Customize packages for any role or access level.

Transportation

Find experienced land, sea and air teams to protect your most precious cargo.

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Flexible technology. Unmatched efficiency.

Tailored solutions from Accurate deliver more than one way to screen. Use the solutions that work best with your needs – or partner with us to build your own.

Background Check API

Get started quickly with compliant background checks. Simply connect your web or mobile app to our screening services.

Accurate ATS Integrations

Streamline your background check process. Integrate Accurate Background with your current applicant tracking system or other technology tools.

Client Ordering Platform

Need high-volume background checks? Employ more than 1,000 people? Let’s enhance the process from start to finish.

Decades of success – and still going strong.

For over 25 years, we’ve helped some of the world’s most influential brands keep their background screening processes flowing smoothly.

1997

Accurate Background founded (July 31) by Dave Dickerson

2002

Expands global service offerings

2004

Adjudication process implemented

2005

Headquarters moves from tiny office in Lake Forest to larger building in Irvine

2006

Becomes ISO Certified

2007

Acquires Cross Match Services

2007

E-Signature: Disclosure and Authorization implemented

2008

Introduces nationwide I-9 employment verification solution

2011

Receives accreditation with the Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC)

2013

Moves headquarters again to larger 47,500 square foot building in Irvine

2014

Acquires fellow background screening services company, Hirease

2016

Adds compliance capabilities to API

2016

Introduces mobile capabilities

2018

Inducted into Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame for being on the list for five consecutive years

2019

Accurate Unveils New Branding

2019

Accurate’s Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer appointed Chair of PBSA Board of Directors

2020

Appoints Tim Dowd as CEO

2020

Acquires CareerBuilder Employment Screening (CBES)

2022

Expands Global Footprint with New India Offices

2022

Acquires Vero Employment Screening

2023

Acquires Australia-based VerifyNow

2023

Moves headquarters to 200 Spectrum Center Drive

Ready to submit an RFP?

That’s great – we’re ready to partner with you. Submit your RFP now, and we’ll show you how we can help upgrade your screening process.

Helping the world’s largest organizations make every hire the start of a success story.

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Ready for a better background screening experience?

Tell us what you need. We’ll show you how it can happen.