Background checks in Colorado.
CBI name-based checks, county criminal, MVR, and drug testing for Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and the entire Front Range — compliant with CO Chance to Compete Act.
Employment Screening in Colorado
Vertical Identity provides comprehensive background screening services to employers throughout Colorado. Whether you are hiring in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or anywhere else in the state, we deliver fast and accurate results.
Colorado Background Check Services
- Criminal record searches -- Colorado county, statewide, and national criminal history
- Employment verification -- confirm work history and dates of employment
- Education verification -- verify degrees, certifications, and attendance
- Drug testing -- DOT and non-DOT testing at collection sites across Colorado
- Motor vehicle records (MVR) -- Colorado driving history
- Sex offender registry -- Colorado and national registry searches
Colorado Screening Regulations
Colorado has enacted the Chance to Compete Act (ban-the-box), which prohibits employers with 11 or more employees from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. Employers may inquire about criminal records later in the hiring process. Additionally, Colorado limits the use of credit information in employment decisions.
Vertical Identity ensures all background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable Colorado state laws.
Pricing
Colorado background checks start at $39. Volume pricing is available for employers with ongoing screening needs. Call (602) 899-3611 or contact us online for a quote.
Questions we hear daily
What is the Colorado Chance to Compete Act?
The Colorado Chance to Compete Act (HB 19-1025) prohibits employers with 11 or more employees from advertising that a position is closed to applicants with criminal histories, asking about criminal history on initial job applications, or making blanket disqualification decisions based on criminal records. Employers must wait until after a conditional offer to inquire and then conduct an individualized assessment.
How long does a Colorado background check take?
Most Colorado background checks return in 2 to 5 business days. Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) name-based statewide checks are typically same-day to 24 hours, and county criminal searches take 1 to 3 business days depending on the jurisdiction.
What counties does Vertical Identity search for Colorado criminal history?
We search all 64 Colorado counties at the district and county court level, combined with a CBI statewide check and a national criminal database. Coverage includes Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, and the rest of the Front Range.
How much does a Colorado background check cost?
Colorado background check packages start at $39. You can add drug testing ($69 DOT, $59 BAT), MVR, employment verification, and education verification. Volume pricing is available for employers with ongoing screening needs — call (602) 899-3611 for a quote.
Order Colorado Background Checks
Fast, affordable screening starting at $39. Call (602) 899-3611.