The most affordable national criminal background check for nonprofits.

Search 650M+ court records, sex offender registries, FBI Most Wanted, OFAC sanctions, and all 50 state databases — for $5 per report. No monthly fees. No contracts.

$5
per full national criminal check
650M+
court records searched per report
24–48h
average turnaround time
100%
FCRA compliant process

Why it matters

The case for National Criminal Check

01

County, state, and federal courts — all in one check

Most budget providers search state repositories only. We search county-level court records, state criminal databases, federal courts, and national sex offender registries across all 50 states in a single report.

02

Sex offender registries from every state

Every check automatically includes a search against the national sex offender registry and all 50 state registries — a non-negotiable for any organization working with children or vulnerable populations.

03

FBI Most Wanted and OFAC sanctions included

We cross-reference every applicant against the FBI Most Wanted list, OFAC sanctions lists, and global watchlists at no extra charge. Other providers sell this as an add-on.

04

FCRA-compliant adverse action guidance built in

When a record is found, we walk you through exactly what to do. We generate the pre-adverse and final adverse action notices required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act — reviewed by you, sent by you, always compliant.

05

Refund guarantee on unverifiable records

If county records exist but cannot be verified under FCRA guidelines, we refund your credit. If we can't give you a clean, actionable report, you don't pay.

How it works

Three steps. Start to result.

Step 01
Send Authorization
FCRA form sent to volunteer — they e-sign before anything is pulled
Step 02
Verify Address
We cross-reference reported addresses against public records for free
Step 03
Run the Check
One click searches 650M+ records. CLEAR result in plain English
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FCRA disclosure included automatically
The form includes required disclosure language. Applicant e-signs. Consent is logged for your records.

FAQ

Common questions about National Criminal Check.

What databases does VolunteerBadge search?

County court records, state criminal repositories, federal court records, national sex offender registry (all 50 states), FBI Most Wanted, OFAC sanctions lists, and global watchlists.

Is $5 really the total cost?

Yes. One credit = one full national criminal check. Address history verification, FCRA authorization forms, adverse action notice generation, and API access are all included at no additional cost.

How does FCRA compliance work?

We embed FCRA-required disclosure language in the authorization form, guide you through the adverse action process if a record is found, and store a complete audit trail for every check you run.

How long do results take?

Most checks return results within 24–48 hours. Some county court searches take slightly longer due to courthouse response times.

Start using National Criminal Check today.

Free account. No credit card required. Your first background check is $5.

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