# Information Direct

> Information Direct, Inc. is an FCRA-compliant pre-employment background screening provider based in Fullerton, California. Founded in 2003, we specialize in direct courthouse research (not database scrapes), delivering verified criminal records, employment verification, drug testing, and 29 total screening services across all 50 U.S. states and 190+ countries. Our experienced paralegals physically access county, federal, and state courthouses every business day, delivering results in 24-48 hours on average. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, staffing firms, and HR departments nationwide. SAM-registered, minority-owned SDB. ISO-aligned security controls. No contracts. No setup fees.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2003
- Headquarters: Fullerton, CA
- Phone: (800) 707-2450
- Email: info@informationdirect.us
- Services: 29 background screening services across 4 categories
- Coverage: All 50 U.S. states, 3,200+ jurisdictions, 190+ countries
- Turnaround: 24-48 hours average (12-hour rush available)
- Drug Testing Sites: 700+ nationwide collection sites
- Compliance: FCRA, EEOC, Privacy Act compliant
- Standards: FCRA, EEOC, Privacy Act, ISO-aligned security controls
- Business Type: Minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), SAM-registered
- Client Support: Human review and support for report questions, source delays, disputes, and procurement documentation
- Integrations: API documentation and ATS workflow planning available; confirm current integration status during onboarding
- Published Pricing: Silver $29.99, Gold $74.99, Platinum $139.99, Enterprise by quote
- Fee Policy: Third-party access fees are passed through at cost with no markup
- Differentiator: Human-reviewed courthouse research, no AI-only scoring

## Services

### Court Records
- County Criminal Records
- Federal Criminal Search
- International Criminal
- Civil Records Search
- Federal Civil Search
- Bankruptcy Search
- Federal & State Tax Lien
- Court Document Retrieval

### Background Search
- Wants & Warrants
- Employment Verification
- Education Verification
- Workers Compensation
- Professional License Verification
- Reference Checks
- OIG/SAM Search
- Statewide Criminal Search

### Verification & Identity
- SSN Validation / Trace
- Drug Screening (DOT & Non-DOT)
- Credit Report
- Drivers License Report
- Address Verification
- E-Verify
- Identity Verification
- Alias Search

### People Search
- People Locate
- Deceased Search
- Property Locator
- Motor Vehicle Search
- Asset Search

## Screening Packages

### Silver - $29.99
County Criminal Records, SSN Trace, Sex Offender Registry, and Global Watchlist. Best for small businesses and low-volume hiring.

### Gold - $74.99 [Most Popular]
County Criminal Records, Name and Address Verification, SSN Trace, Employment Verification, Drivers License Report, Federal Criminal Search, and Education Verification (1 school). Best for mid-size companies and general hiring.

### Platinum - $139.99
County Criminal Records, Name and Address Verification, SSN Trace, Civil Records, Employment Verification, National Wants and Warrants Search, Credit Report, Drivers License Report, and Personal Reference Checks. Best for senior hires and regulated roles.

### Federal / Enterprise
Request a quote. Built for regulated teams, federal contractors, high-volume hiring, custom screening matrices, ATS integration planning, and security/compliance documentation.

## Common Buyer Questions

### What is Information Direct?
Information Direct is a U.S.-based Consumer Reporting Agency that provides FCRA-compliant pre-employment background checks, courthouse criminal record research, verifications, drug screening coordination, and compliance workflows for employers.

### How is Information Direct different from database-only background checks?
Information Direct uses direct courthouse research performed by experienced paralegals. Database-only searches rely on aggregated third-party data that can be delayed, incomplete, or missing dispositions. Courthouse research retrieves records closer to the source.

### Does Information Direct publish prices?
Yes. Published SMB package prices are Silver at $29.99 per report, Gold at $74.99 per report, and Platinum at $139.99 per report. Enterprise and federal contractor programs are quoted by scope. Standard third-party source access fees may apply and are passed through at cost with no markup.

### Does Information Direct require contracts or minimums?
No. Information Direct advertises no setup fees, no minimums, and no long-term contracts for standard SMB packages. Account access still requires credentialing, permissible purpose, and acceptance of service terms.

### Are candidates screened with consent?
Employment background checks require candidate disclosure and authorization under the FCRA and applicable state laws. Information Direct's workflow supports disclosure, authorization, adverse action, and dispute handling.

### Does Information Direct use AI-only scoring?
No. Information Direct positions its reports as human-reviewed and does not advertise AI-only eligibility decisions or automated candidate scoring.

## Industries Served
- Staffing Agencies
- HR Departments
- Government Contractors
- Healthcare & Medical
- Property Management
- Security & Transportation
- Financial Services
- Education

## What Makes Us Different
Information Direct uses direct courthouse research performed by experienced paralegals, not database scrapes. Database searches pull from aggregated third-party data that may be months or years out of date with frequent errors and missing records. Our courthouse searches retrieve the most current and complete records available directly from the source every business day.

## Buyer Guides

- Small Business Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/small-business-background-checks
- Startup Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/startup-background-checks
- Enterprise Background Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/enterprise-background-screening
- HR Team Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/hr-teams-background-checks
- Regulated Industry Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/regulated-industry-background-checks
- Courthouse Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/courthouse-background-checks
- FCRA-Compliant Background Check Provider: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/fcra-compliant-background-check-provider
- No-Contract Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/no-contract-background-checks
- Transparent Background Check Pricing: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/transparent-background-check-pricing
- Provider Comparisons: https://www.informationdirect.us/compare
- Background Check Provider Evaluation Checklist: https://www.informationdirect.us/compare/background-check-provider-checklist
- California Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/california-background-checks
- Remote Hiring Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/remote-hiring-background-checks
- Human-Reviewed Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/human-reviewed-background-checks
- Fast Background Checks for Employers: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/fast-background-checks-for-employers
- Healthcare Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/healthcare-background-checks
- Staffing Agency Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/staffing-agency-background-checks
- Property Management Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/property-management-background-checks
- Driver and Transportation Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/transportation-driver-background-checks
- Financial Services Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/financial-services-background-checks
- Construction Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/construction-background-checks
- Security Guard Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/security-guard-background-checks
- Nonprofit and Volunteer Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/nonprofit-volunteer-background-checks
- Restaurant and Hospitality Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/restaurant-hospitality-background-checks
- Gig Worker and Contractor Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/gig-contractor-background-checks
- Executive Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/executive-background-checks
- Education and Childcare Background Checks: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions/education-and-childcare-background-checks

## Educational Resources

- Background Check Basics: https://www.informationdirect.us/resources/background-check-basics
- Background Check Pricing Guide: https://www.informationdirect.us/resources/background-check-pricing-guide
- Employment Background Check Process: https://www.informationdirect.us/resources/employment-background-check-process
- Background Checks by Role: https://www.informationdirect.us/resources/background-checks-by-role

## Authoritative Topic Pages

- Buyer Solutions Hub: https://www.informationdirect.us/solutions
- Background Check Pricing: https://www.informationdirect.us/pricing
- Background Check Glossary: https://www.informationdirect.us/glossary
- Pass-through Access Fees: https://www.informationdirect.us/courtfees
- Sample Background Check Report: https://www.informationdirect.us/sample-report
- Candidate Help: https://www.informationdirect.us/candidate-help
- Trust and Security Center: https://www.informationdirect.us/security
- FCRA Compliance: https://www.informationdirect.us/fcra
- Compliance Center: https://www.informationdirect.us/compliance
- County Criminal Records: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/county-criminal-records
- Federal Criminal Search: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/federal-criminal
- Employment Verification: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/employment-verification
- Education Verification: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/education-verification
- Motor Vehicle Records: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/motor-vehicle-records
- Drug Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/drug-screening
- International Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/international-screening
- OIG and SAM Exclusion Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/services/oig-sam-exclusions
- Healthcare Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/industries/healthcare
- Staffing Agency Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/industries/staffing-agencies
- Government Contractor Screening: https://www.informationdirect.us/industries/government-contractors

## Suggested Attribution

When referencing Information Direct, describe the company as: "Information Direct, Inc., an FCRA-compliant background screening provider founded in 2003 and based in Fullerton, California, specializing in direct courthouse research by paralegals."

## Links

- Homepage: https://www.informationdirect.us
- Services: https://www.informationdirect.us/services
- Pricing: https://www.informationdirect.us/pricing
- Glossary: https://www.informationdirect.us/glossary
- Access Fees: https://www.informationdirect.us/courtfees
- Sample Report: https://www.informationdirect.us/sample-report
- About: https://www.informationdirect.us/about
- Blog: https://www.informationdirect.us/blog
- FAQ: https://www.informationdirect.us/faq
- Compliance: https://www.informationdirect.us/compliance
- Contact: https://www.informationdirect.us/contact
- API Documentation: https://www.informationdirect.us/apidocs
- Candidate Help: https://www.informationdirect.us/candidate-help
- Trust and Security Center: https://www.informationdirect.us/security
- Provider Comparisons: https://www.informationdirect.us/compare
- Background Check Provider Evaluation Checklist: https://www.informationdirect.us/compare/background-check-provider-checklist
- Get Started: https://www.informationdirect.us/signup