Small business solutions.
Background checks and drug testing without enterprise contracts or setup fees. Month-to-month billing, per-check pricing, and 24/7 automated support when you need it.
Background Screening Built for Small Business
You do not need a large HR department or a big budget to run proper background checks on your employees. Vertical Identity provides affordable, easy-to-use screening services designed specifically for small businesses that want to hire with confidence.
Services for Small Businesses
- Criminal background checks -- county, state, and national criminal record searches
- Employment verification -- confirm previous job history and dates of employment
- Drug testing -- pre-employment and random testing with nationwide collection sites
- Motor vehicle records (MVR) -- essential for any role that involves driving
- Education verification -- confirm degrees and certifications
Why Small Businesses Choose Vertical Identity
- No setup fees -- start ordering background checks right away
- No volume minimums -- order one check or one hundred
- No long-term contracts -- pay as you go
- Fast results -- most checks returned within 1 to 3 business days
- FCRA compliant -- we handle the legal requirements so you do not have to
- U.S.-based support -- real people available by phone when you need help
Get Started Today
Setting up your account takes just a few minutes. Call (602) 899-1606 or contact us online to get started with affordable background screening for your small business.
Questions we hear daily
Why should a small business run background checks?
Background checks help small employers protect their staff, customers, and assets. A single bad hire — theft, workplace violence, fraud, or a negligent hiring lawsuit — can cost a small business far more than the screening that would have caught it. FCRA-compliant background checks also protect the business legally by demonstrating reasonable due diligence in the hiring process.
Are there minimums or contracts to use Vertical Identity?
No. There is no setup fee, no monthly minimum, and no annual contract. Small businesses pay per check — $39 to start a basic screening package — and only pay when they run a check. This makes pre-employment screening accessible whether you hire one person a year or one a week.
What background check should I run for a small business hire?
For most small business roles, a 7-year national criminal records check plus county criminal records in the candidate's residence county and a sex offender registry check is sufficient. Add MVR for any role that involves driving, drug testing for safety-sensitive positions, and employment or education verification for positions where credentials matter.
How do I stay FCRA-compliant when running background checks?
FCRA requires a stand-alone disclosure to the applicant before pulling a background check, written consent, and specific notice procedures (pre-adverse and adverse action) if the report leads to a hiring decision against the candidate. Vertical Identity provides compliant disclosure forms and a guided adverse action workflow — all included in your package, no extra cost.
How much does small business background screening cost?
Packages start at $39 per check. You can add drug testing ($69 DOT, $59 BAT), MVR (varies by state), employment verification, and education verification a la carte. Volume discounts apply once you exceed 25 checks per year — call (602) 899-1606 to discuss pricing.
Start Screening Your Employees
Affordable plans with no long-term contracts. Call (602) 899-1606.