What does the standard package include?

Every check starts with biometric identity verification, then runs our Standard Background Screening Package: National Criminal Search, National Sex Offender Search, and County Criminal Search. Flexible add-ons are available when a role needs deeper screening.

Do I need a subscription or contract?

No. Pay-as-you-go has no commitments, so you only pay for the checks you run. Subscriptions exist for teams that want predictable costs at higher volumes.

How fast can I get started?

About 5 minutes. Create your account, add your organization's details, and send your first background check invites in one sitting.

Do candidates need to download an app?

No. The whole flow runs in the browser using the native camera on their phone or computer, and most candidates finish in about 5 minutes.

Is my candidates' personal data safe?

Yes. vID maintains SOC 2 security status and identity data is triple-encrypted. FCRA disclosures and consent are collected from the candidate before any check runs.

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5 minutes.

Q: How much does a background check cost?

Pay-as-you-go checks are $25 each with no subscription required. If you run higher volumes, subscriptions bring that as low as $20 per check.

Deep, accurate, identity-verified screenings without risking your team’s privacy
—all at lightning speed.⚡️

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Background checks annually: 4M+Across the Cerebrum platform
S&P 500 companies: 21Supported by Cerebrum technology
Partners & integrated platforms: 80+Across the Cerebrum network
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SOC 2 Type II

Independent auditors don't just check that our security controls exist — they verify they keep working over time. Identity data is triple-encrypted on top of that.

Fair Credit Reporting Act — 15 U.S.C. § 1681

FCRA compliant

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is the federal law behind background reports. It gives people the right to know what's reported about them and to dispute errors.

PBSA-accredited partners

Checks run through screening partners accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association, the industry's independent quality and legal-compliance standard.

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A quick and easy background check process that’s (almost) fun.

With vID, your candidates will:

Get an invite to complete a screening.The process can be completed on their computer or phone.
Take pictures of their valid photo ID.All of their information is automatically captured — no typing required.
Scan their face for a liveness match.The native camera on their computer or phone is used to perform a scan and identity verification match in real-time.
Review their information and complete disclosures to submit.All legal and compliance requirements for the background check and your local are included in the process.

Compared to typical background screening processes that rely on manual entry, vID delivers:

80%Higher Completion Rates

Find out why with our 2-minute walkthrough.

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From invite to cleared, in one place.

Every check starts with a real, verified person.

Candidates scan their photo ID and complete a live face match, so your check runs on government-assured data instead of typos.

Photo ID auto-capture, no typing required
Real-time face liveness match
Works on any phone or computer

What do candidates need to get verified?

Just a valid photo ID and the camera on their phone or computer. Most candidates finish the whole flow in about 5 minutes.

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The simplest pricing in the industry.

We’re just going to assume you want the highest level of safety at the best possible price.

And just like that, we’ve shaved days—if not weeks—off the time it usually takes to negotiate a screening contract. 😎

Pay-Per-Check

Ideal for small organizations or background checking a handful of people from time to time.

$25per background check

Need more than 25 checks a year? Volume discounts are available!

Biometric Identity Verification
Our Standard Background Screening PackageIncludes: National Criminal Search, National Sex Offender Search, Country Criminal Search, and more.
Customize your plan with Flexible Add-Ons
Pay as you go. No commitments.

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Subscription

Best for volume

Ideal for growing or large organizations needing predictable costs or higher volumes.

As low as:

$20per background check

$500 paid annually for up to 25 checks.

Everything in our Pay-Per-Check package, plus:
MonitoringAutomatic re-checks every 6 months. More frequent re-checks available as an add-on.
Dedicated Customer Care Team
Discounted rates for checks beyond your plan.

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