Certn

Credential Verification

Validates professional licenses, certifications, designations, and other professional credentials as disclosed by a candidate. Includes credential status and relevant dates with the issuing organization. Turnaround varies (initiated within 1 business day).

Criminal Record Checks: Basic Canadian Criminal Record Check

Searches the standard federal Canadian criminal records database (CPIC). Verifies accuracy of disclosed criminal convictions for indictable, hybrid, and summary offences for which a pardon has not been granted. Requires successful identity verification (OneID) before fulfilment. Turnaround: 4-72 hours. Listed on both CA and US pricing pages.

Criminal Record Checks: Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check

Includes the Basic Canadian Criminal Record Check plus additional searches of the CPIC Investigative Data Bank and the Police Information Portal (PIP). Requires successful identity verification (OneID) before fulfilment. Turnaround: 4-72 hours. Listed on both CA and US pricing pages.

Criminal Record Checks: US Complete Criminal Check

US criminal check bundle including: Social Security Number (SSN) Trace, National Criminal Database, Sex Offender Registry (SOR), Global Watchlist and Sanctions, and County Criminal (7 years of addresses). Listed on US pricing page only.

Criminal Record Checks: US Complete+ Criminal Check

US criminal check bundle including: SSN Trace, National Criminal Database, Sex Offender Registry, Global Watchlist and Sanctions, County Criminal (7 years of addresses), OneID identity verification, Education Verification (highest degree), and Employment Verification (most recent employer). Comprehensive all-in-one screening package. Listed on US pricing page only.

Criminal Record Checks: US Core Criminal Check

US criminal check bundle including: Social Security Number (SSN) Trace, National Criminal Database, Sex Offender Registry (SOR), Global Watchlist and Sanctions, and Contingent County Criminal. Certn automatically completes county searches where applicable at an additional charge of USD $9.99. Listed on US pricing page only.

Driver Checks: Motor Vehicle Records (US)

US Motor Vehicle Records Check: shows a copy of a candidate's driving record which may include license status, traffic citations, and accident history as maintained by the selected state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Additional state fees may apply. Information availability varies by state. Listed on US pricing page.

Education Verification

Confirms the educational history of an individual. Information obtained from the educational institution or their designated third-party provider. Verifies degree received, course of study, and dates of attendance. Turnaround varies (initiated within 1 business day). Also bundled into US Complete+ Criminal Check (highest degree).

Employment Verification

Validates the details of an individual's disclosed employment history, including position held and dates of employment. Current employers are contacted only if permitted. Covers Canada, USA, UK, Australia, and 200+ countries. Turnaround varies (initiated within 1 business day). Also bundled into US Complete+ Criminal Check (most recent employer).

Media and Financial Screening: Credit Report

Reviews credit history, bankruptcies, and financial standing. Includes tradelines, bankruptcies, public records and collection information, and a credit score. Available for Canada, USA, UK, and supported international markets. Turnaround: Instant.

Media and Financial Screening: Social Media Check

Analyzes publicly available social media posts by or about a candidate using machine learning to identify risk indicators such as hate speech, insults, bullying, offensive language, violence, drug use, and potentially illegal behaviors. Provides a list of active profiles, identified risk categories, sentiment tracking, and flagged posts. Turnaround: 1-2 days.

OneID Identity Verification

Biometric identity verification that compares a real-time selfie to a government-issued ID document. Verifies 13,500+ identity document types from 240+ countries and territories in 135+ languages. Results are instant. Used as a standalone check, as a required prerequisite for Canadian criminal record checks, or bundled in the US Complete+ package.

Verification: Digital Reference Check

References complete a simple, customizable online questionnaire via automated email. Provides insight into candidate's experience, skills, strengths/weaknesses, professional development, personality, and working/management style. Standard process includes 3 attempts per source. Turnaround varies (initiated within 1 business day).

Verification: Phone Reference Check

References are interviewed by Certn's in-house verifications team via phone using open-ended questions. Provides insight into candidate's experience, skills, strengths/weaknesses, professional development, personality, and working/management style. Standard process includes 3 attempts per source. Turnaround varies (initiated within 1 business day).