Federal Criminal Background Check

Our Federal Criminal Background Check provides a nationwide search of the federal court system. This report covers criminal records that are usually not included in county or state repositories, making it a critical component for thorough background checks.

$10 View a sample report

No passthrough fees. Report prices are per person.


  • A national search of federal criminal records.
  • Choose either a 7-year search or a 10-year search.
  • Provide a social security number, full addresses across the applicant's history, or both.
  • Applicant copy delivery is available when needed.
  • Results are usually available in 1-4 business days, though some searches may take longer.

Start your federal criminal search.

Don't know the middle name? Use our social security trace first.
Enter an SSN, at least one address below, or both.
Please include the state where the applicant currently lives. Why we need this.
10-year search option not available for applicants who live in the following states: CA, CO, KS, MA, MD, MT, NH, NM, NY, TX, WA

Known addresses from the last 7 years:
Optional if social security number is provided.

Do not use this function if you are running a report on yourself! You will have a chance to share the report with your employer or landlord later, after you have reviewed it for accuracy. You will also be able to download your own copies then.