Confirm the claims that matter — with real people doing the verifying.
A resume tells you what someone says they did. Employment verification, education verification, and professional license verification tell you what's actually true. At NCS Workforce, these checks are the human-led accuracy layer of your background check — the part where a real person picks up the phone, calls the employer, contacts the school, and confirms the license is current and in good standing. Backed by 20+ years of National Crime Search screening expertise, PBSA-accredited standards, and a team you can actually reach, we make verifying the facts easy, fast, and compliant.
Because behind every great hire, there should be people who care enough to check.
Verify the claims that matter
The most expensive hiring mistakes often start on paper — a degree that was never finished, a title that was never held, a license that lapsed two years ago. Verifications close that gap. They take the candidate's stated history and confirm it against the source: the former employer, the registrar, the state licensing board.
This is where human judgment matters most. Automated databases can flag a name; they can't always reach a hiring manager who left, or interpret a school's records request, or confirm a clinical license is unrestricted. So our team does the legwork — calling, emailing, and following up until we have a verified answer. You stay in the driver's seat, and you'll quickly reach a live person in our office whenever you have a question.
- Human-led, source-confirmed. Real people contact the employer, school, or board directly.
- FCRA-compliant from the first step. Written disclosure and consent collected before any verification runs.
- À-la-carte or bundled. Add verifications to any screening package, or order them on their own.
- A Pro add-on. Verifications are one of the workforce capabilities you can build into your NCS Workforce Pro plan — add what you need.
We pair powerful technology with real human support to deliver peace of mind — a real person confirms the facts, so you can hire with confidence.
Employment verification
Did they hold the job, the title, and the dates they listed? Employment verification confirms a candidate's work history directly with prior employers — confirming dates of employment, position held, and, where the employer permits, eligibility for rehire.
This is exactly the kind of check that rewards persistence. Companies merge, HR departments change, and a former manager moves on. Our verification team knows how to navigate third-party verification services, reach the right contact, and document every attempt — so you get a confident, defensible answer instead of a dead end.
- Confirms dates, title, and employment status with each listed employer.
- Documented good-faith attempts when an employer is unresponsive, so your file is complete and compliant.
- Domestic employment verification: $14.95 per search.
- Add it to any employment screening package, or pair it with Background Check Packages.
Professional, competent, friendly, and very responsive — that's the experience we strive for on every verification, and why you're the priority.
Education verification
A degree is one of the easiest things to overstate and one of the most important to confirm — especially for roles that legally or practically require a credential. Education verification confirms the candidate's claimed degree, diploma, or certificate directly with the issuing institution: the school, the registrar, or its authorized verification provider.
We confirm the institution attended, the credential earned, and the dates or graduation status — and we flag diploma-mill and unaccredited-institution concerns when they surface. For specialized or international institutions, our team knows how to route the request correctly the first time.
- Confirms degree, institution, and completion with the source.
- Catches discrepancies between the resume and the official record.
- Domestic education verification: $15.95 per search.
- Commonly paired with healthcare and licensed-professional hiring — see Healthcare Screening.
Professional license verification (including medical and dental)
For licensed roles, a current, unrestricted license isn't a nice-to-have — it's the job. Professional license verification confirms that a candidate's license is active, valid, and free of restrictions, suspensions, or disciplinary action with the appropriate state board or licensing authority.
This matters most in regulated fields. For healthcare and dental hiring, our Medical License Verification covers state medical and dental boards and confirms standing where it counts. When a patient's safety depends on a clinician's credentials, confirming that license is active and unrestricted is too important to guess at — so a real person verifies it with the board.
- Confirms license status, number, type, and standing with the issuing board.
- Surfaces restrictions and disciplinary actions that a database alone may miss.
- Medical License Verification: $12.00 — covering medical and dental state boards. Coverage varies by state and board; we'll confirm the right approach for your candidate.
- General professional license verification: contact us for a quote by license type and state.
- Pairs naturally with OIG/SAM exclusion and abuse-registry checks for healthcare roles — see Healthcare Screening.
Human-led verification is the standard that matters — and with NCS, you actually get a person in our office, not a case number in a queue.
International verifications
Hiring across borders adds real complexity — different record systems, languages, privacy laws, and turnaround norms in every country. We handle international employment verification, education verification, and criminal records on a per-country basis, alongside global terrorist and sanctions screening drawn from 800+ watch lists and 1.4M+ profiles.
Because pricing and process vary by country, international verifications are contact-required — so we can scope the right approach, set accurate expectations, and quote it correctly before any work begins. One call, and a real person will walk you through it.
- Per-country employment, education, and criminal verification.
- Global sanctions and watch-list screening for international candidates.
- Pricing varies by country — Get a quote.
Turnaround & accuracy
We're honest about timing, because setting the right expectation is part of good service.
- Database-driven checks often return instantly or within minutes.
- Verifications that require human contact — employment, education, and license — depend on how quickly the employer, school, or board responds. Many resolve within a few business days; some institutions take longer, and we'll tell you when that's the case.
- County-level searches that often accompany verifications can take a few days, and some jurisdictions run 5–7 business days. Our Court Updates page tracks known jurisdiction delays so you're never guessing.
On accuracy, we don't chase a number we can't stand behind. What we promise is a careful, human-led process: source-confirmed results, documented attempts, and a real reviewer when something needs a second look. That accuracy rests on a foundation worth trusting — NCS was one of the first CRAs to earn PBSA accreditation (renewed in 2026), and we're FCRA compliant, SOC 2 compliant, hold a BBB A+ Rating, and have served more than 20,000 customers nationwide over 20+ years in business.
If a candidate disputes a result, they're entitled to a copy of their report and the right to dispute it — and we make that process clear and accessible, the way the FCRA intends.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between employment, education, and license verification?
Employment verification confirms a candidate's work history — dates, title, and status — with prior employers. Education verification confirms degrees and diplomas with the issuing school. Professional license verification confirms that a license is active, valid, and unrestricted with the appropriate state board. Many employers run all three together.
How long do verifications take?
It depends on how quickly the source responds. Many employment, education, and license verifications resolve within a few business days; some schools, employers, and boards take longer. We document every attempt and keep you updated, and you can always reach a live person in our office for a status check.
How much do verifications cost?
Domestic employment verification is $14.95 per search, education verification is $15.95 per search, and medical/dental license verification is $12.00. International verifications are priced per country — contact us for a quote. As a workforce capability, verifications are available as a Pro add-on; talk to a real person and we'll help you build the plan you need.
Do I need the candidate's permission to run a verification?
Yes. Under the FCRA, you must provide a standalone written disclosure and obtain written authorization before any background check, including verifications. NCS can collect FCRA-compliant consent electronically on your behalf — see Compliance.
Can you verify international employment and education?
Yes. We handle employment, education, and criminal verifications on a per-country basis, plus global sanctions screening. Because process and pricing vary by country, international verifications are contact-required so we can scope and quote them accurately.
Confirm the facts with people who care
The facts on a resume are too important to take on faith. Let our team confirm them — accurately, compliantly, and with a real person behind every check.
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Call (479) 695-2111 or email support@nationalcrimesearch.com.
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