People You Can Trust

10-point service provider screening:

1. Verify Trade License
Check to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license.

2. Verify Insurance
Contact the insurance agent of the pro to confirm general liability insurance (bonding information for maid services, or cargo valuation coverage for moving companies).

3. Verify State Business Filings
If the business type requires a Secretary of State filing, confirm that the business is in good standing.

4. Search Criminal Records
Use third-party sources to conduct a criminal search for relevant criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business.

5. Search Sex Offender Databases
Confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located.

6. Search for Bankruptcies
Use third-party sources to check history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them.

7. Search for Civil Judgments
Use third-party sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against them.

8. Search for Liens
Use third-party sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them.

9. Verify Identity (SSN)
Verify the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies primarily to smaller business entities.

10. Verify Identity (Reverse Phone Lookup)
Conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the business.

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