Civil Background Checks

(Federal & County) - DISA’s civil background checks reveal lawsuits, judgments, and liens to help employers assess risk, prevent liability, and make informed hiring decisions.

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Civil Searches Help to Prevent Liability & Risk

Civil searches are conducted at the local county level and will help an employer identify if the applicant has any lawsuits brought against them by their former employer or any other person or entity. Civil records can assist in hiring decisions during pre-employment screening. An employee’s civil records can reveal whether they were involved with wrongful termination lawsuits, harassment, contract violations, or violations of federal regulations.

Depending on the type of search conducted, civil court records may disclose the following:

How Do Civil Searches Differ from Criminal Background Checks?

Civil charges are filed by the wronged party, whereas criminal cases are by the federal, state, or local prosecutor.
Civil cases result in financial awards as opposed to incarceration.
Those who might not be found guilty in a criminal case might be held responsible in a civil case.

Civil searches will date back to seven years and include information regarding both the plaintiff and the defendant. Searches typically include the individual’s name, type of case, date opened and/or closed, date filed, case title, court location, and case number.

When the search returns, it will indicate whether or not the individual is ‘clear’ or ‘not clear.’ If there is nothing found, it will result in ‘clear,’ but if searching at just the county level, this does not mean the individual does not have records elsewhere. ‘Not clear’ will indicate that something has turned up, whether it’s still pending or already closed.

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DISA’s pre-employment background checks offer configurable, compliant screening solutions to help employers hire confidently and meet industry standards.

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DISA’s criminal background checks help employers hire safely by uncovering county, state, and federal records—reducing risk and ensuring workplace security.

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State Driving Records

DISA’s State Driving Record checks verify license status and driving history, helping employers ensure safe, qualified hires for transportation and driving-related roles.

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Professional Licenses & Credentials

DISA’s professional license verifications confirm certifications directly with accrediting bodies, ensuring applicants are properly licensed, qualified, and free of disciplinary actions.

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Credit Reports

DISA’s credit report checks support sensitive hiring decisions by verifying financial responsibility for roles with access to confidential data, cash, or fiduciary duties.

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Adverse Action Notices

DISA supports FCRA compliance by helping employers issue required adverse action notices—ensuring candidates are informed and given a chance to dispute background check results.

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Personal Reference Verification

DISA’s personal reference verifications provide insight into an applicant’s character, skills, and fit—helping employers make confident, informed hiring decisions.

Government Sanctions Lists

(OFAC/Patriot Act) - DISA’s government sanctions list checks, also known as Patriot Act searches, screen applicants against global watchlists to ensure compliance and prevent hiring prohibited individuals.

Sex Offender Search

DISA’s sex offender searches check state and national registries to help employers identify registered offenders—critical for roles in education, healthcare, finance, and more.

DOT Testing Records

DISA’s DOT testing records service helps employers meet compliance by retrieving drug and alcohol test histories for safety-sensitive roles—ensuring safe, qualified hires.

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Financial Due Diligence

DISA’s Financial Due Diligence services deliver in-depth, courthouse-sourced investigations to uncover financial risks—protecting your company’s reputation and investment decisions.

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Education Verification

DISA’s education verification confirms degrees, dates, and credentials with schools or databases—helping employers ensure applicants meet job qualifications and hiring standards.

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