KRESS Candidate Help Center

If a business recently hired KRESS to run a background check on you, we may be able to update you on the status of your results.

At KRESS we can deliver background checks in up to 24 hours, learn more about the life of a background check.

Depending on the position and employer, your background check might include one or more of the following:

• Criminal Record Checks: Searches federal, state, and county databases for convictions or pending charges.
• Employment Verification: Confirms where you’ve worked, job titles, and dates of employment.
• Education Verification: Validates schools attended, degrees earned, and graduation dates.
• Driving Record Checks (MVRs): Reviews your license status, violations, and accident history.
• Drug Testing: Screens for commonly restricted substances via lab testing.
• Credit Checks: Reviews your credit history (only for certain financial roles).
• Professional License Verification: Confirms valid licenses for fields like healthcare or finance.
• Social Media Screening: Flags public posts or content that may be relevant to workplace behavior.
• Reference Checks: Gathers insights from previous supervisors or coworkers.

Each check is performed with strict attention to accuracy, compliance, and fairness.

Once your background check is finished, here’s what typically happens:

1. Your Report Is Sent to the Employer: KRESS shares the completed report with the company that requested it. They’ll review the findings as part of their hiring decision.
2. You Can Request a Copy: You're entitled to see your report. You can request a copy directly through our Applicant Request Form.
3. You’ll Be Notified of Any Issues: If the report contains information that may impact your job opportunity, you’ll receive a pre-adverse action notice along with a copy of your report and your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
4. You’ll Have a Chance to Respond: If something seems inaccurate, you can file a dispute. KRESS will investigate and correct any verified errors, typically within a few business days.

Transparency is a key part of our process. If you have questions at any step, our team is here to help.

If you believe that any information in your background reports is inaccurate or incomplete, you may file a dispute with KRESS. The dispute investigation process generally may take several business days, depending on the nature of the information being disputed. See how to file a dispute below.

At KRESS we value and protect privacy and secure all personal information. Read more in our Screening Privacy Statement.

Go to our applicant registration form to receive a copy of your background check, dispute information, and add any new information.

To help us complete your background check as quickly as possible:

• Provide complete and accurate information, including phone numbers and addresses of previous employers or educational institutions.
• Monitor your email regularly. KRESS may reach out requesting additional information to proceed with your verification. The faster you respond, the faster we can finalize your report.

This often results from what’s called a Social Security Trace (also known as an Address History Trace or Skip Trace), which is a standard and critical part of the background check process.

When you apply for credit, loans, utilities, or other services, you often provide personal information like your name, date of birth, and current and past addresses. This data is collected by credit bureaus and other consumer reporting agencies and can then be accessed by background screening companies through licensed data providers.

The Social Security Trace compiles this historical address data, which helps identify:

• Jurisdictions that need to be searched for criminal records
• Names or aliases you may have used
• Potential red flags or discrepancies

Because this data is compiled from a variety of sources, it may occasionally include an address tied to:

• A previous spouse, cosigner, or family member
• A misentry from a credit or utility application
• A shared residence or mail forwarding situation

While this doesn’t automatically indicate fraud or identity theft, it’s important to review the address history carefully. If something looks unfamiliar, KRESS is here to help clarify and correct the information when appropriate.

The Social Security Trace is a vital tool used to ensure that criminal record searches are thorough, accurate, and based on the correct personal identifiers.

You can also request a free credit report here: Request Your Free Credit Report

Most background checks go back 7 years, but this can vary.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws regulate how far back records can be reported. However, certain positions, like those in healthcare or roles involving vulnerable populations, may require a more in-depth check.

For specifics, ask your prospective employer how far back they’ve requested the background check to go.

Usually not.

Inaccurate or approximate employment dates rarely delay verification. Most delays are caused by missing contact information for previous employers. Make sure to include phone numbers or other reliable contact details.

Yes, if a criminal background check has been requested by your prospective employer.

In many cases, pending charges do appear on employment background checks, especially when court records are included in the search.

At KRESS, we provide a comprehensive report based on available public data. If a charge is still pending, and it appears in official records, it may be included in your report.