Verified First
Background check software
Drug testing software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
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What is Verified First
Verified First is a pre-employment screening platform that helps employers and staffing teams order and manage background checks, drug testing, and related screening services. It is used by HR, recruiting, and compliance teams to initiate screenings, track status, and review results as part of the hiring workflow. The product typically supports configurable screening packages and integrations to connect screening steps with applicant tracking or HR systems.
Broad screening service coverage
The platform supports common pre-employment screening needs such as criminal background checks and drug testing within a single workflow. This reduces the need to coordinate multiple vendors for core screening steps. It fits organizations that want one system of record for screening requests and results across roles and locations.
Workflow and status tracking
Verified First provides a centralized place to place orders, monitor progress, and manage candidate screening status. This helps recruiters and HR teams reduce manual follow-ups and email-based coordination. It is particularly useful when screening volume is high or when multiple stakeholders need visibility.
Integration-oriented deployment
The product is commonly positioned to connect screening with recruiting systems through integrations and/or APIs. This can reduce duplicate data entry and keep candidate records aligned between systems. It supports teams that want screening embedded into existing hiring processes rather than handled as a separate back-office task.
Not a full recruiting suite
Although it supports recruiting workflows, the core value is screening rather than end-to-end recruiting. Organizations looking for a complete ATS with sourcing, interview management, and offer management may need additional software. This can increase total system complexity if recruiting and screening are split across tools.
Feature depth varies by module
Capabilities can differ across screening types (for example, background checks versus drug testing) depending on jurisdictional requirements and service configurations. Some customers may need add-ons or custom packages to meet specific compliance or industry needs. This can make initial configuration and ongoing governance more involved.
Geography and compliance constraints
Pre-employment screening is highly regulated and varies by country, state, and industry. Coverage, turnaround times, and available checks can depend on where candidates are located and what is legally permissible. Organizations hiring across many jurisdictions may need to validate supported regions and workflows before standardizing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29.99 per background check | Nationwide Criminal Search, National Sex Offender Registry, Social Security Address Trace, Global Security Watch List. |
| Essential | $54.99 per background check | Includes Basic features + Unlimited County Criminal Search. |
| Premium | $79.99 per background check | Includes Essential features + Employment Verifications and Education Verification. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom screening package(s) and discounted volume pricing — contact sales for quote. |
A-la-carte / usage-based (examples from vendor site): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (individual screens available a la carte) Free tier/trial: None listed Example costs: Social Security Address Trace – $3.55; Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) – $4.87; Employment Verification – $11.36; Education Verification – $11.72; Tenant Credit Report – $10.75; County Civil Records (Upper) – $14.74. (See vendor pricing page for full list and additional SKUs.) Discount options: Discounted volume pricing and custom packages (Enterprise) — contact sales.
Seller details
Verified First, LLC
Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Unsure)
Private
https://verifiedfirst.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/verified-first/
