Background checks in Illinois.
Circuit court criminal, Illinois State Police, MVR, and drug testing for Chicago, Springfield, and every Illinois county — compliant with IL Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act.
Employment Screening in Illinois
Vertical Identity provides comprehensive background screening services to employers throughout Illinois. Whether you are hiring in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, or anywhere else in the state, we deliver fast and accurate results.
Illinois Background Check Services
- Criminal record searches -- Illinois 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 Illinois
- Motor vehicle records (MVR) -- Illinois driving history
- Sex offender registry -- Illinois and national registry searches
Illinois Screening Regulations
Illinois has some of the most comprehensive employment screening regulations in the country. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits employers from asking about criminal history on job applications. The state also has the Employee Credit Privacy Act, which restricts the use of credit history in employment decisions for most positions. Additionally, the City of Chicago has its own fair chance hiring ordinance with additional requirements.
Vertical Identity ensures all background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable Illinois state and local laws.
Pricing
Illinois 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 Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (JOQA)?
The Illinois JOQA Act prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after the applicant has been deemed qualified for the position and notified of an interview, or until after a conditional offer of employment. Employers must conduct an individualized assessment when criminal history is uncovered.
How long does an Illinois background check take?
Most Illinois background checks return in 2 to 5 business days. Illinois State Police statewide checks return in 1 to 3 business days, circuit court criminal searches take 1 to 3 business days, and verifications across multiple prior employers can take up to 5 business days.
What counties does Vertical Identity search for Illinois criminal history?
We search all 102 Illinois counties at the circuit court level, plus an Illinois State Police statewide check and a national criminal database. Coverage includes Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, and every Cook County jurisdiction.
How much does an Illinois background check cost?
Illinois background check packages start at $39. Add drug testing ($69 DOT, $59 BAT), MVR, employment verification, and education verification as needed. Volume pricing is available — call (602) 899-3611 for a quote.
Order Illinois Background Checks
Fast, affordable screening starting at $39. Call (602) 899-3611.