Background Checks - ClearStar

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Compliant Screening Backed by Expertise

ClearStar’s background check solutions help organizations make informed, compliant hiring decisions across criminal, credit, verification, and global screening needs, with optional mobile verifications through ScreenMeNow. Backed by 30+ years of expertise, ISO‑certified security, and seamless ATS and HR integrations, ClearStar simplifies even the most complex screening programs for organizations worldwide.

Federal, state, county, national criminal and sex offender searches
Industry‑specific screenings: FDIC, DOD, FAA, DOT, FIS‑equivalents
Credit history, motor vehicle, and civil court record searches
Continuous employee monitoring for ongoing workforce compliance
Employment, education, credential, and reference verifications
Fully digital, mobile‑friendly candidate experience with e‑signature consent
FCRA‑compliant social media screening for hiring risk insights
Seamless ATS, HR/Payroll integrations with transparent, flexible pricing
Global background checks across 230+ countries, fully compliant
Electronic registration for drug and occupational health screenings

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HOW IT WORKS

A Streamlined Path From Order to Decision

ClearStar’s technology-driven platform reduces the complexity of background screening, giving you end-to-end visibility and faster turnaround times.

Order or Invite

Place an order directly or send candidates a single invite via text or email to complete registration, consent, and disclosure—all from their mobile device.

Screening in Progress

ClearStar’s platform automatically routes searches to the appropriate sources – courts, databases, registries, employers, schools, and international jurisdictions – and tracks progress in real time.

Review & Decide

Receive clear, consolidated results as they come in. Review findings in a single report—including domestic and global searches—and make confident, compliant hiring decisions.

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FAST & rELIABLE

ClearID Instant Identity Verification for Confident Hiring

ClearID provides fast, reliable identity verification to help organizations confirm who they’re hiring—before onboarding begins. Designed for contract, contingent, and high‑volume hiring, ClearID reduces risk while keeping the candidate experience simple and secure.

Fast Verification

Quickly validate identity in minutes, not days. ClearID streamlines verification with digital, mobile‑friendly workflows that keep hiring moving without delays

Built for Scale

Confident identity checks for high‑volume hiring programs. Designed to support contract, temporary, and contingent workforces where speed and accuracy matter most.

Seamless Integration

Identity verification that fits into your existing process. Use ClearID as a standalone tool or integrate it directly into your background screening and hiring workflows.

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BUILT TO BE DIFFERENT

Technology and Expertise That Set ClearStar Apart

Purpose‑built technology and decades of screening expertise come together to deliver smarter, compliant hiring solutions.

Consultative Compliance Partnership

ClearStar works directly with your HR, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to design screening programs tailored to your organization’s regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Flexible Package Options

Choose from pre-built, low-cost screening packages or work with our team to build custom packages tailored to the specific needs of your business, industry, and regulatory environment.
Purpose-Built Technology

From ScreenMeNow’s mobile-first candidate experience to ClearMD’s seamless collection site selection and expansive network of trusted clinics, our proprietary tools streamline scheduling, eliminate paperwork, reduce errors, and accelerate time-to-hire.

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The ClearStar Advantage for Faster, Safer Hiring

ClearStar delivers the accuracy, support, and compliance capabilities essential for fast, confident hiring unlike competitors

Real-time verification
Dedicated compliance support
Medical expertise included
Industry-specific workflows
Transparent pricing model

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Our Legacy

Backed by 30 Years of Screening, Compliance & Clinical Expertise

ClearStar combines deep industry experience with service-first support—helping employers reduce hiring risk, move faster, and stay audit-ready.

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The ClearStar Difference

Capabilities That Drive Confidence. Why do Employers Trust ClearStar?

Employers trust ClearStar for comprehensive capabilities backed by decades of expertise, rigorous compliance standards, and purpose‑built technology designed to support confident hiring decisions.

Service-first support from dedicated US-based teams

Get comprehensive screening results in hours, not days.

Secure, compliant workflows that protect every hire

Every screening meets federal and state regulatory requirements automatically.

Fast, predictable turnaround driven by deep clinical and data networks

Connect with your existing systems without disruption or complexity.

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Proven Outcomes

Screen Smarter With Fast,
Accurate Results

Clear Star has processed millions of screenings across industries. Our clients trust us because we deliver accuracy without compromise. Speed and precision are not negotiable.

6M+

Screenings completed annually
4hrs

First human touch less than
95%+

Service quality

What Our Clients Say

Switching to ClearStar gave us exemplary customer service, a wider network of drug screening facilities, and more control over our data.

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“Switching to ClearStar gave us exemplary customer service, a wider network of drug screening facilities, and more control over our data. “
The process has become immeasurably smoother, with faster, more complete results and a support team that always delivers solutions, even for new requests. Their ability to help us locate rural drug screen sites and provide efficient access to out‑of‑network locations has prevented delays and kept our hiring on track.

Our previous provider was using ClearStar to complete their background checks but was providing poor customer service. Switching to ClearStar provided us with exemplary customer service, a wider network of drug screening facilities, and more control over how we receive data on the platform. This process has become immeasurably smoother for both our HR team and our new hires. We receive results that are faster and more complete. Any time we have a problem or suggestion, our support team gives us the solutions we need, even if it’s something they haven’t done before. They are always willing to hear our feedback and design a solution that works for us. We have employees in many rural areas, which can make it difficult to locate drug screen locations. ClearStar has helped us identify more locations, make them accessible, and provided a consistent and efficient method for accessing out‑of‑network sites so we don’t have to delay employee start dates.

Echo Carter-Grush
Senior P&C Business Partner, Care Vet Health

Echo Carter-Grush
Senior P&C Business Partner, Care Vet Health

What Our Clients Say

We’ve been doing business with ClearStar for 12 years, and their customer service and timely completion of background checks have remained exceptional.

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“We’ve been doing business with ClearStar for 12 years, and their customer service and timely completion of background checks have remained exceptional. “
Their consistent turnaround times help us hire, retain, and refer qualified individuals to our clients. They are simply an excellent company to work with.

We’ve partnered with ClearStar for 12 years, beginning with our former company, Accrutrace, and the experience has consistently been excellent. Their customer service and timely completion of background checks have been key strengths throughout our relationship. The speed and reliability of their background searches directly support our ability to hire, retain, and refer qualified individuals to our clients. As we’ve said, they are an excellent company to work with.

Rhonda Mensah
SVP of HR, Accountable Healthcare Staffing

Rhonda Mensah
SVP of HR, Accountable Healthcare Staffing

What Our Clients Say

ClearStar’s integrations, real‑time updates, and mobile‑friendly candidate experience have reduced manual work and shortened turnaround times.

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“ClearStar’s integrations, real‑time updates, and mobile‑friendly candidate experience have reduced manual work and shortened turnaround times. “
Their customizable packages and global capabilities make it easy to scale screening to our business needs. The improvements in CDL driver turnaround times, from 20–25 days down to 7–10, have had a direct impact on our time‑to‑hire and operational readiness.

ClearStar’s integrations with our systems, real‑time status updates, and mobile‑friendly candidate experience have reduced manual administrative work and shortened turnaround time. Their customizable screening packages and global capabilities allow us to scale and tailor screening to our business needs, providing a more efficient, compliant, and candidate‑friendly solution compared to other providers. Since implementing ClearStar, we’ve improved both the efficiency and consistency of our screening workflow. Turnaround times are faster, manual work has decreased through automation and integration, and standardized screening packages have strengthened compliance and reduced errors. The status tracking and reporting tools have improved transparency for our team and hiring managers, shortening our time‑to‑hire and reducing follow‑up communication. One of the biggest improvements has been the turnaround time for CDL driver screenings. Previously, the process could take 20–25 days, but ClearStar has reduced that to approximately 7–10 days. Automated workflows, real‑time tracking, and streamlined driver screening packages have reduced manual follow‑ups and bottlenecks, allowing us to onboard drivers faster, reduce downtime, and better meet operational staffing needs.

Kathy Ford
HR Coordinator, Serta Simmons

Kathy Ford
HR Coordinator, Serta Simmons

What Our Clients Say

ClearStar offers quick, friendly service that truly stands apart from other providers. Their support helps us turn candidates around faster, deliver smoother…

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“ClearStar offers quick, friendly service that truly stands apart from other providers. Their support helps us turn candidates around faster, deliver smoother… “
experiences, and solve every challenge we bring to them. They’ve also helped us tremendously with reporting and automating processes on our end.

ClearStar offers quick, friendly services that truly go unmatched compared to other providers. Their support has allowed us to turn candidates around more quickly and provide smoother processes and experiences for both our internal employees and our candidates. The team is great to work with when it comes to customizing processes and communication, and they tackle every challenge we bring to them head‑on, always helping us find a solution. In addition, they’ve helped us tremendously with reporting and automating processes on our end, which has strengthened our overall workflow.

Brianna Juarez
Director of Compensation, Shamrock Foods Group

Brianna Juarez
Director of Compensation, Shamrock Foods Group

What Our Clients Say

We chose ClearStar for their technology, seamless onboarding integration, and the ease of applicant authorizations by text or email.

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“We chose ClearStar for their technology, seamless onboarding integration, and the ease of applicant authorizations by text or email. “
Our team now spends far less time chasing authorizations or managing ETAs, which allowed us to take full ownership of the Adverse Action process. Their fast turnaround times, often just a day or two, help us address any issues quickly and reduce company risk.

We chose ClearStar over our previous provider because of their technology, their integration with our onboarding system, the ease of applicant authorizations via text or email, and their willingness to adapt the system to suit our needs. Our team used to spend significant time chasing completed authorizations, manually initiating backgrounds, and sorting results or ETAs. Now we primarily monitor the process, as authorizations are collected at the time of hire at a much higher rate and ETAs are available directly in the system. The time saved has allowed my team to take over the Adverse Action process, giving HR full ownership of the background check workflow. Another major benefit has been ClearStar’s turnaround time. We often start employees while the background check is in process, and ClearStar typically completes checks in just a day or two. This allows us to address any adverse information quickly and reduce company risk.

Andrew Kraut
Senior Supervisor HR Complaince, The Davey Tree Expert Company

Andrew Kraut
Senior Supervisor HR Complaince, The Davey Tree Expert Company

Recognized Excellence

Awards, Affiliations & Certifications

We combine speed with accuracy. Our screening processes meet the highest standards in the industry.

Comprehensive, Compliant Background Screening Built for Confident Hiring