1:

Verify Trade License

we check to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license to perform the type of work submitted in the Screen-A-Pro request

2:

Verify Insurance

we contact the insurance agent of the pro to obtain a certificate of general liability insurance (or bonding information for maid service, or cargo valuation coverage for moving companies).

3:

Verification of State Business Filings

for business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it is located. This check applies to all corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s).

4:

Criminal Records Search

we use 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business.

5:

Sex Offender Search

in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located, we check the state’s Sex Offender web site, looking for a match on the name of the owner/principal of the company.

6:

Identity Verification (SSN)

We verify social security numbers of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies primarily to smaller business entities.

7:

Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup)

We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to confirm that the phone number provided matches the phone listing for the business.

8:

Search for Aliases

We search state DBA (Doing Business As) records in the state in which the business is located to provide any aliases under which the business or owner is doing business.

9:

Legal Search for Civil Judgments

we use 3rd party data sources to check the principal / owner of the business for state-level civil legal judgments entered against them and to check for bankruptcy filings by or against them.

10:

Verify Customer References

we request and contact previous customer references provided by the business to solicit performance feedback from consumers with whom the pro has worked.