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Many employers don't realize how much they're paying for individual searches, county verifications, and additional screening services.
Employment screening$29.95per applicant
Searches in up to three counties includedCourthouse access fees are additional whenever charged by the applicable jurisdiction.
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A low starting price can change quickly when important searches are sold separately. This chart highlights the coverage included with the Lab Test Solutions Essential package and common differences found in other published screening packages.
| Features included | Lab Test Solutions Essential | Other providers |
|---|---|---|
| National & multi-state criminal search | ✓Included | ✓Often included |
| Social Security trace | ✓Included | ✓Often included |
| National sex offender registry | ✓Included | ✓Often included |
| Global watchlist check | ✓Included | ✓Often included |
| Alias trace | ✓Included | Additional fee |
| Address history | ✓Included | Additional fee |
| Identity verification | ✓Included | Additional fee |
| County courthouse searches | ✓Searches in up to three counties included; courthouse access fees are additional | Additional fee of $25 per county, plus courthouse access fees |
| Starting price | $29.95per applicant | Published examples range from $29.99 to $59.99 per report |
| Example package price with three county searches | $29.95Searches in three counties included; courthouse access fees additional | Published package examples range from $59.99 to $104.99, before applicable courthouse access fees |
Comparison reflects publicly available package examples reviewed in October 2026. Other providers’ packages, inclusions, and pricing vary and may change. Courthouse access fees are always additional when charged by the applicable jurisdiction. Other county, court, state, motor-vehicle-record, and access fees may also apply. Ask for a customized comparison based on your current provider and package.
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