How much does a church background check cost?

$25 flat per check, pay-as-you-go. No subscription, no annual contract — screen the whole VBS roster in June and nobody in February.

Do we need to screen volunteers, or just staff?

Insurers and most denominational policies expect screening for anyone serving minors or vulnerable adults, volunteer or paid. Many churches screen all recurring volunteers as policy.

What does a volunteer actually have to do?

They get an invite by email or text, scan their photo ID with their phone, and complete a quick face scan. No forms, no typing — most finish in a few minutes.

How often should we re-screen?

Common practice (and many insurer policies) is every 2–3 years at minimum. The Continuous Monitoring add-on re-checks automatically every six months instead.

Can the church pay, or can volunteers cover their own check?

Either — the church can pay centrally from one account, or the cost can be passed to each volunteer at invite time.

Is this FCRA compliant?

Yes. Checks run through PBSA-accredited partners, with required disclosures, authorization, and adverse action support built in.

For ministry leaders

Background checks for churches and ministries.

Nursery rotations, youth groups, the extra hands for VBS: there's always someone to add. Screen church staff and ministry volunteers with an ID check on their phone and one place to follow the results.

Start screening your ministry

$25 per check · no subscription · set up in 5 minutes

A church community gathered outdoors under string lights

Sunday comes around remarkably often.

Children's and youth ministries

Run background checks for nursery workers, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, and vacation Bible school volunteers. Include new volunteers as they join each program.

Screening invitations by email or text

Invite the whole ministry team at once. Each person scans their photo ID and completes a face match on their phone, without entering their details by hand.

Church screening records

See which checks are complete and which need attention. Keep records together for your ministry leaders, board, and insurer.

A little less admin between now and Sunday.

Manual screening

Collect screening forms from each staff member and volunteer.
Add new nursery, youth ministry, and VBS volunteers to the screening list.
Enter applicant details by hand and correct typing errors.
Gather screening records for your board and insurance reviews.

With vID

Invite the whole ministry team by email or text.
Let applicants complete an ID scan and face match on their phones.
Track screening status across nursery, youth, worship, and welcome teams.
Keep staff and volunteer screening records in one place.

How ministry screening works.

1
Set up your church
Create an account and choose a package in five minutes. Checks cost $25 each, with no contract or subscription required.
2
Invite staff and volunteers
Send invitations by email or text. Each person scans their photo ID and completes a face match on their phone.
3
Review results by team
See which checks are complete and which need attention. Keep records together for your ministry leaders, board, and insurer.

Checks for churches & ministries.

National Criminal Search
National Sex Offender RegistryNon-negotiable for any role near children or vulnerable adults.
SSN Trace & Identity VerificationA photo ID scan and face match link the background check to a verified applicant.
County Criminal SearchIncluded in the Plus package for local criminal record searches.

Recommended add-on: Continuous Monitoring

Automatic background re-checks every six months without re-enrolling staff or volunteers.

Screening requirements.

FCRA applies to volunteer screening

Screening volunteers through a consumer reporting agency triggers the same FCRA requirements as employee screening — standalone disclosure, written authorization, and adverse action steps. All built into the vID flow.

Insurers and denominations set the bar

Ministry insurers and many denominational bodies require documented screening for anyone serving minors — often with re-screening intervals. Your policy's requirements determine your package.

State child-protection laws vary

Many states impose specific screening requirements on youth-serving organizations, and some maintain abuse registries checked outside the commercial pipeline. Check your state's rules.

All checks run through PBSA-accredited partners with FCRA disclosures and consent built into the candidate flow.

80%higher completion rates vs. manual-entry screening

$25flat per check — no subscription, no minimums

5 minto set up your ministry and invite your first volunteers

Frequently asked questions.

Get screening set up before the next rotation.

Create your church's account in five minutes and invite staff and volunteers. You can see which checks need attention before you put the team together.