Billing guide

How billing works after account creation.

Information Direct keeps account creation low-friction. Standard signup does not require a card at submission; operations reviews the account, confirms billing details, and explains package and source-fee expectations before fulfillment.

No card required during initial account review

Account creation starts with business, compliance, and billing contact information. Payment setup can be confirmed after account review.

  • Operations reviews the account before portal access is finalized.
  • Billing contact can usually match the account contact to reduce retyping.
  • Package selection helps support understand expected usage before onboarding.

What can appear on an invoice

An invoice may include base package fees, add-on search fees, pass-through source access fees, rush or special handling fees when approved, and any custom enterprise services.

  • Package fees cover Information Direct service work.
  • Source access fees are passed through at cost with no markup.
  • Custom or enterprise billing is scoped before rollout.

How to avoid billing surprises

Confirm the role, candidate locations, driving state, schools, employers, labs, international countries, and court scope before ordering.

  • Use the access fee guide for planning.
  • Ask support before high-volume batches.
  • Keep package matrices consistent across similar roles.
Billing components
ItemWhat it coversPlanning note
Package feeListed searches in Silver, Gold, Platinum, or EnterprisePublished on pricing page
Add-on feeOptional role-specific servicesUse only when role requires it
Access feeCourt, DMV, school, employer, lab, clinic, or international source feesPassed through at cost
Enterprise supportVolume, procurement, custom matrices, documentation supportQuoted before rollout

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a credit card to create an account?

No. Standard account creation can be submitted without a card during initial review.

Are access fees marked up?

No. Information Direct passes third-party source access fees through at cost with no markup.

Can billing contact match account contact?

Yes. Use the same-as-account-contact option when available to reduce duplicate entry.

Want help choosing the right checks?

Use the buyer guides, compare package pricing, or ask our team to help scope a role-specific screening matrix.

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