eScreenly
Accurate, because people check
Trained staff match each candidate's documents to the details they entered, then research every screening themselves. Records that belong to someone else, or that can't legally be reported, never reach your report.
Employment background screening
Background checks, verified by people.
eScreenly confirms every candidate's identity and researches every screening by hand, inside a workflow built around the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You get accurate, defensible reports. Your candidates get a clear, secure experience that takes about ten minutes on their phone.
- Identity verified before any search
- Disclosure, state notices and e-signature built in
- Two-step sign-in for every user
Compliant by design
A standalone FCRA disclosure, state notices, e-signed authorization, fair-chance certifications and a full audit trail are part of every order, not a checklist you have to remember.
Respectful of candidates
Candidates never create an account. They follow one short page at a time, on any device, with their progress saved securely, and they can ask for a free copy of their report.
How it works
From order to decision, in five clear steps
Every check follows the same documented path, so you always know where it stands and why.
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Order the check
Choose a package, enter the candidate's name and email and the job's work location, from the dashboard or your applicant tracking system. Where state law requires it, you certify the fair-chance step, such as a conditional offer, before any criminal search.
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The candidate reviews and signs
They receive a personal link, read the standalone disclosure and any notices for their state, enter their details, upload their photo ID, Social Security card and a selfie, then review everything and e-sign the authorization. Unfinished? We send a reminder before their link expires.
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We verify identity
An eScreenly specialist compares the documents against the candidate's details: the name and number on the Social Security card, the name and date of birth on the ID, the ID's validity, and that the selfie matches. If anything is unclear, we ask the candidate for new photos.
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We research each screening
Each search in the package is researched and documented. Records that don't belong to the candidate, or can't be reported, such as non-conviction records older than seven years, are excluded with a reason kept for audit. You watch progress live.
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Your team decides
You're emailed when the report is ready. It's Clear, or Consider when there's something to review. Your adjudicators see the records and record a decision, with a reminder of the pre-adverse action steps the FCRA requires before declining a candidate.
Screenings
The searches employers rely on
Packages combine these screenings. Standard packages are available to every employer, and we build custom packages for your roles.
SSN Trace
Validates the Social Security number and surfaces address history.
National Criminal Search
Searches multi-state criminal databases, watchlists and sanctions lists.
Sex Offender Registry
Searches the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
County Criminal Search
Court record searches in the candidate's counties of residence.
Motor Vehicle Record
Driving history, license status and violations from the state DMV.
Employment Verification
Confirms employers, titles and dates of employment.
Education Verification
Confirms degrees, institutions and dates of attendance.
Need something different?
Custom packages and negotiated pricing for your volume and roles.
Talk to sales →Industries
Screening for the way your industry hires
From job sites to hospital floors, we tailor packages to the roles you fill.
Construction
Screen crews and subcontractor workforces quickly across every job site.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Careful screening for clinicians, caregivers and staff who work with patients.
Retail
Fast screening for store associates, seasonal staff and managers.
Staffing
High-volume screening for staffing firms placing talent with many clients.
Technology
Verify engineers and specialists who access your systems and customer data.
Transportation
Screen drivers and logistics teams with motor vehicle records and more.
Compliance
The FCRA workflow, built in
Background checks are regulated. eScreenly handles the paperwork and records the evidence, so your process holds up.
Standalone disclosure and authorization
Candidates acknowledge a disclosure presented on its own page, then e-sign an authorization with their own name. We keep the signature, time, IP address and device as evidence.
State notices, where they apply
Candidates see the notices for the job's state and their home state, including California, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma and Washington, each acknowledged and logged.
Fair-chance certifications
For jobs in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota and Washington, you certify the required hiring step before a criminal search. Your certification is stored word for word.
Permissible purpose, verified
Every employer is reviewed and approved before ordering, and certifies that it will request reports only for employment purposes.
Only reportable information
Specialists exclude records that don't belong to the candidate or that the FCRA doesn't allow to be reported, documenting each exclusion internally.
Candidate rights respected
Candidates can ask for a free copy of their report when they sign, and results are shared only with the people in your team who make decisions.
eScreenly provides the tools and records; employers remain responsible for how they use consumer reports. We recommend reviewing your screening program with employment counsel.
For your team
The right access for every role
Invite your team with the permissions they need. Conviction history stays with the people who decide, in line with fair-chance hiring laws and EEOC guidance.
RoleWhat they do
Owner & AdminOrder checks, see results and decide, see packages and pricing, manage the team and API keys
RecruiterOrder checks and follow progress and decisions, without seeing results or records
AdjudicatorReview results and records, and record hiring decisions
Security
Built to protect sensitive data
Social Security numbers, identity documents and criminal records deserve more than the usual defaults.
Two-step sign-in for everyone
Every employer and staff user signs in with a password and an authenticator app. There's no way to opt out.
Encrypted at rest
Social Security numbers, dates of birth, license numbers and identity documents are encrypted in the database.
Need-to-know access
Only the specialist working a check can open its documents, and every view, reveal and decision is written to a permanent access log.
Nothing extra in email
Notifications never contain results, records or candidate identifiers. Recipients sign in to see them.
Separate candidate site
Candidates use their own site with no account and no shared session. A link opened on another device starts over and can't see what was entered.
Abuse protection
Sign-ins are rate limited per email address and orders per account, and a strict content policy keeps third-party scripts off every page.
Integrations
Order from your applicant tracking system
Create an API key and order checks, list packages and fetch results from your own systems. Responses never include Social Security numbers, dates of birth or license numbers.
- Order checks and get the candidate's invitation link back
- Fetch status, screenings and reportable records
- Email updates when checks complete
# Order a background check
curl https://app.escreenly.com/api/v1/reports \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $ESCREENLY_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"report": {
"package_id": 1,
"work_location_state": "TX",
"candidate": {
"first_name": "Jordan",
"last_name": "Sample",
"email": "[email protected]"
}
}
}'For candidates
Received an email from us?
An employer has asked eScreenly to run a background check as part of your application. Open the personal link in that email. It starts with verify.escreenly.com.
- There's no account to create and nothing to download.
- It takes about ten minutes. Have your photo ID and Social Security card ready.
- Your progress is saved on the device you started on.
- Your documents are encrypted and never shared with the employer.
- You can ask for a free copy of your report when you sign.
Stay safe
We'll never ask for your details by phone, text or on any other website. Only enter them on verify.escreenly.com.
Need help?
Can't find the email? Check your spam folder, or ask the employer to send it again. Links expire after seven days.
Questions about your report or your rights: [email protected]
A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
FAQ
Questions employers ask
Who can use eScreenly?
U.S. businesses screening candidates or employees for employment. Every employer applies with its business details and certifies its permissible purpose, and our team reviews each application before the account can order checks.
How long does a check take?
It depends on the screenings in the package and on the candidate: the check starts as soon as they sign. Identity is verified first, then each search is researched, and you can follow every step live. Candidates get a reminder before their link expires.
What does it cost?
Pricing is per check and depends on the package. Standard packages are available to every approved employer, and we offer custom packages and volume pricing. Contact [email protected] for a quote.
What does the candidate need?
An email address, a phone or computer, a government-issued photo ID (Driver License, State ID or U.S. Passport) and their Social Security card. There's no account to create.
Can recruiters see the results?
No. Recruiters can order checks and follow progress and decisions. Clear/Consider results and records are visible only to owners, admins and adjudicators, the people who make hiring decisions.
What happens if a report says Consider?
Your adjudicators review the records and record a decision. Before declining a candidate based on a report, the FCRA requires a pre-adverse action notice with a copy of the report and a summary of rights, then a waiting period. The report page reminds your team of these steps.
Do you support state and local rules?
Yes. Candidates see the notices for the job's state and their home state, and for jobs in fair-chance states you certify the required hiring step before a criminal search. City rules, such as New York City's, add requirements your team should also follow.
How is candidate data protected?
Sensitive details and documents are encrypted in the database, every user signs in with an authenticator app, and only the specialist working a check can open its documents, with every access logged.
Screen with confidence
Apply for an employer account in a few minutes. We'll review it and email you when you can start ordering.