How long does it take to complete a background check?

Modified on Fri, 26 Aug, 2022 at 1:57 PM

Typically, background checks take less than one business day to complete, but some may take up to two weeks or more, depending on the complexity of the background check you would like to conduct. It can also be affected by delays in court houses and closures.


Most background checks take less than one business day to complete, but they may take longer depending on the type of search that was requested, geographical location and local governmental operations. 

Many searches will only take a few seconds if the records are available online or if they can be delivered electronically. Other types of searches may be more comprehensive and take a bit longer. Employment and Education verification may require that the institution be contacted for validation. 


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