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Name and SSN verification

Confirm a candidate is who they say they are and surface the names and addresses worth searching. $6.00 per check for Catapult members, and the search that makes every other search accurate.

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$6.00 member rateAddress history surfacedFCRA-compliant process
A screening specialist running an identity and address history search at a computer
This is the search that tells the criminal search where to look.
Why it matters

The search that makes every other search accurate

A criminal record search is only as good as the names and jurisdictions you point it at. Name and SSN verification is what establishes both.

It finds the names you did not know to searchMaiden names, prior legal names, and aliases associated with the number. A county search run only against the name on the application misses records filed under a former name.
It finds the counties you did not know to searchAddress history shows where the person has actually lived. Since county searches are priced and run per county, this is what tells you which counties are worth paying for.
It flags identity problems earlyA number that does not match the name, was never issued, or is associated with a different identity is worth knowing about before you spend money on deeper searches.
It is the cheapest search in the catalogAt $6.00 for members it costs less than a single county search, and it routinely prevents both wasted searches and missed records.
What it returns

What the check surfaces

Name and number consistencyWhether the SSN traces to the name provided.
Associated names and aliasesIncluding maiden and prior legal names.
Address historyThe jurisdictions worth including in a criminal search.
Issuance validityWhether the number was issued and appears legitimate.
Date-of-issue indicatorsWhich can flag a number inconsistent with the stated history.
A documented resultRetained with the rest of the screening file.
Pricing

Name and SSN verification pricing

SearchMemberNon-member
Name and SSN verification$6.00$7.00

A $3 applicant fee applies to every person screened. See full background check pricing.

FAQs

Identity verification questions

What is a name and SSN verification?
It confirms that the Social Security number a candidate provided traces to the name they provided, and it surfaces associated names and address history. It is an identity and scoping search, not a criminal search.
How much does it cost?
$6.00 for Catapult members and $7.00 otherwise, plus the $3.00 applicant fee. It is the least expensive search in the catalog. See full background check pricing.
Is this the same as E-Verify?
No. E-Verify confirms authorization to work in the United States and is tied to Form I-9. See paperless I-9 verification for that. Name and SSN verification is a screening search that establishes identity and address history so the rest of the background check is aimed correctly.
Do I need it if I am already running a criminal check?
It is what makes the criminal check accurate. Without address history you are guessing at which counties to search, and without associated names you may miss records filed under a former name.
Does it confirm work authorization?
No. Work authorization is established through Form I-9 and, where the employer participates, E-Verify. This search does not substitute for either.
PBSA Member, Professional Background Screening Association

Catapult is a proud member of the Professional Background Screening Association, upholding the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and consumer protection in background screening.

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Most employers combine several of these into one screening package.

Pre-employment screening→Background check pricing→FACIS Level 3 healthcare screening→Continuous criminal monitoring→Employment history verification→Education verification→Professional license verification→Professional reference checks→Credit history checks→MVR monitoring & driver screening→Volunteer background checks→Military service verification→Paperless I-9 verification→I-9 audit & remediation→Drug screening services→

Start with identity

The search that tells every other search where to look.

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*Catapult Services Corporation is an investigative agency licensed by the Private Protective Services Board of the State of North Carolina specializing in corporate pre-employment background screening. Our corporate agency license is BPN 001473P11M, Qualify Agent, Kevin von der Lippe, PI, 2891. Catapult Services Corporation is a consumer reporting agency that supplies applicant screening services for employment, volunteer and student screening, to authorized organizations under the conditions of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Summer Milton, Background Screening Specialist at Catapult
Summer MiltonBackground Screening Specialist
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