Employment Background Checks in Utah
Need an employment background check in Utah? BBB Mobile DOT Drug Testing runs pre-employment background checks for Utah employers. The Standard Criminal Package is $37.95 per applicant. You can order it with your drug tests or by itself.
Call (435) 395-1459 to order a background check.
Standard Criminal Package — $37.95
Every Standard Criminal Package includes these 5 searches:
| Search | What it shows |
|---|---|
| SSN Trace & Address History Search | The names and addresses linked to the applicant's Social Security number. This tells us which counties to search. |
| Nationwide Criminal Database Search | Criminal records from a multi-state database. |
| 50-State Sex Offender Registries Search | Records from the sex offender registries of all 50 states. |
| Medical Exclusions Lists | Whether the applicant is on a federal healthcare exclusion list. |
| Unlimited County Criminal Search — 7 years | Criminal court records from every county where the applicant lived in the last 7 years. |
Other Common Background Searches
Add these searches to the package when the job needs them.
| Search | Price |
|---|---|
| Driving History | $5.00 |
| Employment Verification | $4.50 |
| Education Verification | $12.00 |
| FACIS III | $12.00 |
| Social Media Screening | $25.00 |
| Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgments | $12.00 |
Why Choose Our Background Checks
- FCRA compliant
- Low price guarantee
- Full integration with major ATS and HRIS systems
- No contracts and no admin or user fees
- Easy online platform
- Fast turnaround time
- Same-day hiring decisions
- Easy-to-read reports
- 100% US-based support
How Far Back Does an Employment Background Check Go?
The county criminal search in our package covers the last 7 years. Federal law also limits what a background report can show (15 U.S.C. 1681c):
- Arrest records, civil suits and civil judgments older than 7 years cannot be reported.
- Most other negative items older than 7 years cannot be reported.
- Criminal convictions have no time limit.
- The 7-year limits do not apply when the job pays $75,000 a year or more.
Employer Steps Under the FCRA
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is the federal law for background reports. The FTC lists these steps for employers:
- Before you order the check: tell the applicant in writing. The notice must be a stand-alone document, not part of the job application. Get the applicant's written permission.
- Before you act on the report: give the applicant a copy of the report and "A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act." This lets them review it and explain.
- After you decide not to hire: tell the applicant that the report was the reason. Give the screening company's name, address and phone number. Tell them that they can dispute the report and get a free copy within 60 days.
The FTC and EEOC also say: use the same standards for every applicant. A check based on race, sex, religion, disability, genetic information or age (40 or older) is illegal.
Utah Background Check Rules
Utah's ban-the-box law (H.B. 156, in effect since May 9, 2017) applies to public employers, such as state agencies. It does not apply to private employers. Federal FCRA and EEOC rules apply to all employers in Utah.
Drug Testing and Background Checks in One Call
BBB Mobile DOT Drug Testing comes to your site for pre-employment drug tests and non-DOT drug tests. Add a background check for the same new hire. See all prices on the pricing page.
Call (435) 395-1459 or email info@bbbmobiledotdrugtest.com to order a background check.
Employment Background Checks — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an employment background check cost in Utah?
The BBB Standard Criminal Package is $37.95 per applicant. It includes an SSN trace and address history search, a nationwide criminal database search, a 50-state sex offender registries search, medical exclusions lists, and an unlimited county criminal search for 7 years. Other searches are extra: driving history $5.00, employment verification $4.50, education verification $12.00, FACIS III $12.00, social media screening $25.00, and bankruptcies, liens and judgments $12.00. Court access fees, third-party verification fees and state DMV fees can be added.
What shows up on an employment background check?
It depends on the searches you order. The Standard Criminal Package shows the names and addresses linked to the applicant's Social Security number, criminal records found in a nationwide database and in county courts for the last 7 years, sex offender registry records from all 50 states, and medical exclusion list records. Add-on searches can show driving history, past jobs, education, healthcare sanctions, social media, and bankruptcies, liens and judgments.
How far back does an employment background check go?
The county criminal search in the Standard Criminal Package covers 7 years. Federal law (15 U.S.C. 1681c) also sets limits: arrest records, civil suits and civil judgments older than 7 years, and most other negative items older than 7 years, cannot be reported. Criminal convictions have no time limit. The 7-year limits do not apply when the job pays $75,000 a year or more.
Does the applicant have to agree to a background check?
Yes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you must tell the applicant in writing that you will get a background report, and you must get their written permission. The FTC says the notice must be a stand-alone document. It cannot be part of the job application.
What do I do if the report changes my hiring decision?
Before you take action, give the applicant a copy of the report and the FTC document "A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act." This lets them review the report and explain it. If you then reject them, tell them that the report was the reason. Give them the name, address and phone number of the screening company, and tell them that they can dispute the report and get a free copy within 60 days.
Does Utah have a ban-the-box law for private employers?
No. Utah's 2017 law (H.B. 156) applies to public employers, such as state agencies. It took effect on May 9, 2017. It does not apply to private employers. Federal FCRA and EEOC rules still apply to every employer.
What is a FACIS III search?
FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) is a database of healthcare sanctions. Level III covers federal sources, such as the HHS Office of Inspector General exclusion list, plus state licensing board actions and state Medicaid exclusions from all 50 states. Healthcare employers use it to check that a new hire is not excluded from federal healthcare programs. It is $12.00 per applicant.
Can I order a drug test and a background check together?
Yes. BBB Mobile DOT Drug Testing offers both. Call (435) 395-1459 to order a pre-employment drug test and a background check for the same applicant. See all prices on the pricing page.