Field Check

Conduct a residence visit to verify your candidate’s proof of residency and character reference.

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Conduct a residence visit to verify your candidate’s proof of residency and character reference.

Turnaround Time:

3-12 business days

Recommended for:

Financial institutions, legal & investigative firms and government agencies

Disclaimer: Report turnaround varies upon candidates' promptness in submitting documents.

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Verify candidate field information with these easy steps!

Step 1: Select what kind of checks to run.

Step 2: Send the request to the applicant.

Step 3: The applicant consents to the use of their data.

Step 4: The check runs automatically. Once finished, the results are automatically sent to you.

FAQs

A field check is a physical verification process where an investigator or representative visits a location (such as a residence, business, or property) to verify specific details from a candidate, including address, identity, and character references.

Field checks help ensure the accuracy of the place of residence provided by the candidate, which is especially important for financial, lending, and legal companies.

Field checks verify a candidate’s physical address, as well as personal identity depending on the purpose of the check.

Yes, in most cases, the candidate being checked must give consent for the field check to be conducted. Smile Checks makes sure all data used for background checks are user-consented and adheres to regulatory compliance or privacy laws.

A background check involves verifying various personal and professional details through online databases, while a field check requires physical verification at a specific location.

You can sign up for a free trial via our Smile Checks Portal, or book a 30-minute call with us so we can assist you!