As part of a state criminal search, you can add a United States (US) territory search to find potential records in the US territories below:
- American Samoa (AS)
- Guam (GU)
- Northern Mariana Islands (MP)
- Puerto Rico (PR)
- US Virgin Islands (VI)
Ordering
The US territory search is unavailable as a standalone search. To add the US territory search, contact Checkr. Additional fees apply.
Turnaround
Turnaround time varies depending on the US territory searched:
- Guam: 7-8 business days, but expect delays because of Typhoon Mawar recovery
- Puerto Rico: 4-5 business days
- US Virgin Islands: Less than 1 business day
The turnaround time starts after the candidate provides all the information.
Candidate experience
The candidate provides the personally identifying information (PII) below:
- Birth date
- Email address
- Full name
- Phone number
- Social Security number (SSN)
The candidate then reads and acknowledges receipt of applicable forms and authorizations:
- A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation
- Authorization for a background check
- Other state and required disclosures as applicable
After the candidate consents in writing, Checkr starts a pointer search. The candidate's postal code determines whether the US territories search happens. The candidate provides the additional information below:
- Government ID
- Current address
- Address in territory
- Place of birth
- Mother’s maiden name
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