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Global Background Checks Catalogue

From criminal history to right-to-work, our catalogue brings together the most common background checks from across the globe. Explore what’s available, what it covers, and how it keeps your hiring process compliant and risk-free.

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Australia
Working with Children Check
Assesses whether a person poses a risk to the safety of children by reviewing criminal history, misconduct and other relevant information.
Education & Childcare
Healthcare & Aged Care
Not-for-Profit / Charities
Australia
White Card Verification (Construction)
Confirms a worker has a valid White Card, proof of general construction induction training.
Construction & Engineering
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Multi-industry
United States
USA Professional License Check
Confirms that a candidate holds a valid professional licence required for their role.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Financial Services
Construction & Engineering
Professional Services
Multi-industry
United States
USA Education Verification
Verifies academic qualifications with the issuing institution.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Construction & Engineering
Government & Public Sector
United States
US Motor Vehicle Records Check
Verifies driving history through the DMV, including licence status, violations and accident history.
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Construction & Engineering
Healthcare & Aged Care
Multi-industry
United States
US Bankruptcy Check
Identifies whether an individual has declared bankruptcy in the US, including case details.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Professional Services
United Kingdom
UK Right to Work
Legal verification confirming a person’s right to work in the UK through passports, visas or Home Office checks.
Construction & Engineering
Hospitality & Tourism
Healthcare & Aged Care
Australia
Tax Practitioners Board Check
Confirms whether an individual is a registered tax agent, BAS agent or tax adviser with the TPB, including conditions or sanctions.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Multi-industry
Australia
Suremploy
Pre-employment functional assessments assessing a candidate’s physical and psychological capacity for role requirements.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Manufacturing
United States
SSN Trace Check
Identifies names and addresses historically linked to a candidate’s Social Security Number. Not an identity verification itself, but helps surface address history and possible alias names.
Multi-industry
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Social Media Background Check
Analyses a candidate’s publicly available social media activity to flag high-risk behaviour (e.g., hate speech, illegal activity, discriminatory comments).
Government & Public Sector
Education & Childcare
Healthcare & Aged Care
Multi-industry
Global
Reference Check
Verification of past work performance and behaviour through direct input from former managers or colleagues. Checkmate automates questionnaires and collects insights in a structured, compliant way.
Multi-industry
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Education & Childcare
Global
Qualification Verification
Confirms that a candidate holds the qualification they claim, including issuing institution, qualification type, dates attended and completion status.
Education & Childcare
Construction & Engineering
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
New Zealand
Police Vetting Service
A Police-conducted vetting process that reviews convictions, relevant non-conviction information and interactions with Police.
Education & Childcare
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Global
Online Identification Verification
A digital check that confirms identity against passports, driver licences and government databases.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Multi-industry
New Zealand
NZ Teachers Registration Check
Verifies registration and practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ.
Education & Childcare
New Zealand
NZ Right to Work Check
Confirms a candidate’s legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Multi-industry
Hospitality & Tourism
Healthcare & Aged Care
Construction & Engineering
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
New Zealand
NZ Nursing Register Check
Verifies registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, including scope of practice and disciplinary notes.
Hospitality & Tourism
Healthcare & Aged Care
Multi-industry
New Zealand
NZ Equifax Employee Credit Report
Provides a credit report covering defaults, bankruptcies, judgements and repayment history.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
New Zealand
NZ Driver Licence Check
Validates licence status to ensure it’s current and not disqualified or suspended.
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Construction & Engineering
Healthcare & Aged Care
Not-for-Profit / Charities
New Zealand
NZ Court Records Search
Searches public court records for convictions, pending charges or proceedings.
Gig & Platform Work
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Multi-industry
New Zealand
NZ Banned Directors Check
Identifies whether a candidate is banned or disqualified from being a company director.
Professional Services
Financial Services
Multi-industry
New Zealand
NZ Bankruptcy and Insolvency Register Search
Searches the Insolvency and Trustee Service register to identify bankruptcy, No Asset Procedures or insolvency proceedings.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Professional Services
Multi-industry
Australia
NSW Security Guard Registry Verification
Confirms whether a person holds a valid NSW Security Licence issued by SLED.
Security & Defence
New Zealand
New Zealand Law Society Register Check
Confirms whether a candidate is registered as a practising lawyer.
Professional Services
New Zealand
Ministry of Justice Check
Provides a criminal record check showing convictions in New Zealand.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Australia
Lifecare Pre-employment Medical Booking Check
A pre-employment medical assessment to evaluate whether a candidate is physically and medically fit for the role.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Multi-industry
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Australia
International Police Check (+AFP)
Provides a national police clearance issued by the AFP and combines it with international criminal checks.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Global
International Criminal Check
Identifies whether a candidate has a criminal record in a foreign jurisdiction by searching official court or police databases.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Global
International Credit Check
Provides a summary of a person’s credit history in a specific country, including bankruptcies, judgements, defaults and adverse listings.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Professional Services
Global
International Bankruptcy Check
Identifies bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings in the specified country.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
New Zealand
Habit Health Pre-Employment Medical
Assesses whether a candidate is physically and medically fit to perform role requirements.
Construction & Engineering
Manufacturing
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Healthcare & Aged Care
Multi-industry
United States
Federal Criminal Check
Searches the PACER system to identify criminal cases brought by federal agencies (e.g., tax evasion, embezzlement, terrorism, drug trafficking, immigration violations).
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Healthcare & Aged Care
Security & Defence
Multi-industry
United States
Federal and County Criminal Check
Searches for criminal records at both federal and county court levels to surface convictions or pending cases.
Education & Childcare
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Healthcare & Aged Care
United States
FACIS Level III Check
Comprehensive healthcare exclusion and sanctions screening in the US, searching federal, state and local sources for disciplinary actions.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Global
Employment Verification (5 years)
Confirms a candidate’s employment history over the past five years.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Multi-industry
Global
Employment Verification (10 years)
Confirms a candidate’s employment history over the past decade.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Global
Employment Verification
Confirms a candidate’s work history including job titles, dates of employment and sometimes reason for leaving or rehire eligibility.
Financial Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Education & Childcare
Multi-industry
Global
Drug and Alcohol Test
Screens candidates for the presence of common illicit substances and alcohol to ensure they’re fit to work, particularly in safety-sensitive roles.
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Construction & Engineering
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Healthcare & Aged Care
Manufacturing
Global
Credit History Check
Provides insight into a candidate’s financial history, including defaults, judgements, bankruptcies and credit enquiries.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Teachers Registration Check
Confirms whether a candidate is registered and in good standing with the relevant state or territory teacher registration board.
Education & Childcare
Australia
Australian National Police Check
A background check that outlines disclosable court outcomes and pending charges sourced from the national criminal database.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Australia
Australian National Engineers Register Check
Confirms whether an engineer is registered on the National Engineering Register, maintained by Engineers Australia.
Construction & Engineering
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Immunisation Verification Check
Verification that confirms whether a person’s immunisation history meets requirements set out by the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Not-for-Profit / Charities
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Financial Regulatory Check
Identifies whether a candidate is or has been banned, disqualified, or sanctioned by financial regulators such as ASIC or APRA.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Federal Police Check
A criminal history check that identifies whether a person has any disclosable court outcomes or pending charges at a federal level. Often required for immigration, employment or licensing.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Government & Public Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Civil Litigation Check
Identification of involvement in civil court proceedings such as lawsuits, breaches of contract or damages claims across Australian jurisdictions.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Multi-industry
Australia
Australian Aged Care Banning Orders Check
Verification of whether an individual has been issued a banning order by the Department of Health and Aged Care under the Aged Care Act.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Australia
Australia Work Entitlement and Visa Check
Confirms whether a candidate has the legal right to work in Australia, including visa status and work conditions (e.g., via VEVO).
Healthcare & Aged Care
Construction & Engineering
Hospitality & Tourism
Retail & eCommerce
Australia
AUS High Risk Work Licence Check
Confirms whether a candidate holds a valid licence to perform high-risk tasks such as operating cranes, forklifts or scaffolding.
Construction & Engineering
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Australia
AUS Drivers Licence Check
Real-time verification that a candidate’s driver licence is valid, current and not suspended or cancelled.
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Healthcare & Aged Care
Construction & Engineering
Government & Public Sector
Professional Services
Australia
AU Federal Police Check (Candidate Pays)
A criminal history check that verifies disclosable court outcomes or pending charges on a national police record.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Education & Childcare
Government & Public Sector
Not-for-Profit / Charities
Professional Services
Australia
ASIC Directorship Check
Verification of current and past company directorships registered with ASIC, including any disqualifications or bans.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
Not-for-Profit / Charities
Australia
ASIC Banned and Disqualified Persons Check
A search of the ASIC register to see whether an individual has been banned or disqualified from managing a corporation or providing financial services.
Financial Services
Professional Services
Australia
New Zealand
ANZ Professional Membership Check
Confirms whether a candidate holds a valid professional membership, accreditation or registration with a recognised body (e.g., CPA, AHPRA, NZ Nursing Council).
Healthcare & Aged Care
Financial Services
Education & Childcare
Professional Services
Australia
United Kingdom
AML Verification (PEP and Sanctions)
Identity screening against global databases to detect and prevent money laundering and financial crime, usually including PEPs, sanctions and adverse media.
Financial Services
Technology
Real Estate
Global
AML Verification
Verification of identity and screening against global watchlists, sanctions lists and databases related to money laundering, terrorism financing and financial crime. Often includes a PEP check.
Financial Services
Retail & eCommerce
Professional Services
Multi-industry
Real Estate
Australia
AHPRA Registration Check
Verification that a healthcare professional is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Confirms status, profession, division, conditions and endorsements.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Australia
AFSA Bankruptcy Check
A search of the National Personal Insolvency Index which lists individuals who are currently bankrupt, have been bankrupt, or have entered into debt or personal insolvency agreements.
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Professional Services
Multi-industry
New Zealand
ACC Claim History Report
A report from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) showing any previous injury claims made by the candidate.
Construction & Engineering
Manufacturing
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Healthcare & Aged Care

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