Background Checks

[Shivas Irons]

Does anyone have experience in, or know the best method for getting a background check done ?

[big mac]

I'm pretty sure you need the Social Security # or if your business checking on a client; contact your bank---I used to do with the credit bureau--but that was years ago--it may have changed with "the new privacy policies"

[jonf]

I had to get one done for a job a few years ago. Just went to the police station on Greenbank and they did it there (I can`t remember how much it cost, though).

[rancherJ]

I assume it is for you personally...
If it is for volunteer work it is free... Big brothers, Sunday School teachers etc.
I think its $5 regular price and I went to Greebank too they have the forms, bring
2 pieces of ID one with a picture
takes about 2 weeks and background check sent in mail.

[hoolio]

For $5.00, I'd like to get one sometime to see if those taxi-rides I got from the boys in uniform ever got recorded somewhere.

[Chambokl]

Yes, go to the police station. I think the cost is $30.

[Shivas Irons]

I assume it is for you personally...

Actually it's for a local day care provider who is an US citizen, so idealy I'd like a background check that covers North America.
There are a number of on-line companies that offer complete N.A. checks, but I contacted the Ottawa police about having a background check done and their advice was to avoid these companies.

[Indio]

The RCMP and CSIS do N.A. checks but they are a bit expensive if I am not mistaken. I know at work, when we do a background check, depending on what type of clearence we are looking for, it can cost anywhere from $75.00 to $500. and some take months. Basic reliability clearence should be $75 and take a couple of weeks.

[Chambokl]

I would go through the RCMP. Talk to a Federal Government employee, he might know where to go.

Good luck...

[Sakuraba]

For $5.00, I'd like to get one sometime to see if those taxi-rides I got from the boys in uniform ever got recorded somewhere.

You're not thinking of becoming a Big Brother are you?

[hoolio]

You're not thinking of becoming a Big Brother are you?

I'm not much good as a brother... My sister can attest to that.

[rancherJ]

If it is for volunteer work it is free... Big brothers, Sunday School teachers etc.
I think its $5 regular price and I went to Greebank too they have the forms, bring
2 pieces of ID one with a picture
takes about 2 weeks and background check sent in mail.
02-11-2008 03:13 PM

Volunteers free and others $12