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Active Screening
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Unlike our LARGE competitors we make these promises:
No Offshoring
We never offshore criminal checks or verifications overseas.
US-Based Support
US-based customer service with dedicated account managers.
Locked-In Rates
Lifetime locked-in background check rates – no surprise rate hikes.
No Contracts
No contract term commitment required.
Smart Screen by Equifax is integrated into 3rd Degree Screening's platform to streamline criminal background checks — scanning two robust data networks for incarceration and sex offender records with just a Social Security number, so you can get talent in the door faster.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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County Jails
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Records in Database
Source: Equifax Data Network, 2025
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Registries
Covers approximately 50+ Sex Offender Registries nationwide for comprehensive coverage.
during the background check process
Personal identifying information is provided by a legal ID — passport, driver's license, or state-issued ID.
A biometric match with liveness detection is made by comparing the applicant's selfie to their government-issued ID photo in real time.
When both verification layers pass, identity is confirmed and the background check proceeds seamlessly — no post office visit required.
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client tenure
3rd Degree has been an outstanding partner to my company! We can quickly uncover fraudulent attempts to purchase vehicles by verifying their identity. Quick, easy, inexpensive, and always professional!
Mark N
Compliance Specialist
We started using 3rd Degree Screening around 6 months ago and I have been consistently impressed with their customer service (thanks Jimmy!) and the ease of the portal to request background checks. All of the checks have come back quicker than I had expected and were very thorough.
Lindsay K.
Head Recruiter
We have been using 3rd degree exclusively since 2019. 3rd Degree have been a reliable partner we trust. They have been successful in promptly completing complex background checks onshore and offshore. We highly recommend working with them.
Lynda Foll
Owner
Our platform displays required disclosure forms and collects signatures based on your company's location and the applicant's jurisdiction.
Easily download disclosure packets with signed documents included in each report.
Automatically includes the standard Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure required for all background checks.
Covers additional disclosure requirements for CA, NJ, MA, NY, WA, and cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Send adverse action notices directly to applicants with built-in dispute resolution and transparent report annotations.
Auto-adds the EEOC questionnaire to every applicant file for streamlined record-keeping and compliance.
Easy Account Creation
Flexible Billing
Mobile-Friendly Experience
Accurate and Lightning-Fast Results
Actual Customer Service
Simplified Employment Verification
Built-In Compliance
Integrations Made Easy
