Background checks in Massachusetts.
iCORI criminal history, court criminal, MVR, and drug testing for Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and every MA city — compliant with CORI Reform Act and MA ban-the-box rules.
Employment Screening in Massachusetts
Vertical Identity provides comprehensive background screening services to employers throughout Massachusetts. Whether you are hiring in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, or anywhere else in the state, we deliver fast and accurate results.
Massachusetts Background Check Services
- Criminal record searches -- Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- Motor vehicle records (MVR) -- Massachusetts driving history
- Sex offender registry -- Massachusetts and national registry searches
Massachusetts Screening Regulations
Massachusetts was one of the first states to enact ban-the-box legislation. The state's CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reform law prohibits employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. Massachusetts also limits the types of criminal records that can be considered in hiring decisions, including restrictions on sealed and expunged records.
Vertical Identity ensures all background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable Massachusetts state laws, including CORI requirements.
Pricing
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts CORI Reform Act?
The Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) Reform Act regulates how employers obtain and use criminal records. Initial job applications cannot ask about criminal history, employers must obtain CORI through the state-controlled iCORI portal, and employers must follow specific notice and adverse action procedures when criminal records affect a hiring decision.
How long does a Massachusetts background check take?
Most Massachusetts background checks return in 2 to 5 business days. iCORI statewide results return in 1 to 3 business days through the state portal, court criminal records take 1 to 3 business days, and verifications across multiple employers can take up to 5 business days.
How does Vertical Identity handle Massachusetts iCORI requests?
Vertical Identity is a registered iCORI requestor and submits all Massachusetts criminal history requests through the state-controlled iCORI portal. We collect the required applicant authorization, submit the request, and return the official CORI report along with any required adverse action notices, all in compliance with the CORI Reform Act and FCRA.
How much does a Massachusetts background check cost?
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Background Checks
Fast, affordable screening starting at $39. Call (602) 899-3611.