Avg. Turnaround Times
Alabama9 hrsAlaska4 hrsArizona3 hrsArkansas4 hrsColorado11 hrsConnecticut3 hrsFlorida7 hrsGeorgia32 hrsHawaii31 hrsIdaho1 hrIowa2 hrsKentucky12 hrsMaine9 hrsMaryland4 hrsMassachusetts16 hrsMichigan14 hrsMinnesota4 hrsMissouri5 hrsNebraska7 hrsNew Jersey8 hrsNew Mexico5 hrsNew York15 hrsNorth Carolina9 hrsNorth Dakota4 hrsOklahoma3 hrsOregon4 hrsPennsylvania4 hrsRhode Island2 hrsSouth Dakota27 hrsUtah4 hrsVermont17 hrsWashington10 hrsWisconsin3 hrsAlabama9 hrsAlaska4 hrsArizona3 hrsArkansas4 hrsColorado11 hrsConnecticut3 hrsFlorida7 hrsGeorgia32 hrsHawaii31 hrsIdaho1 hrIowa2 hrsKentucky12 hrsMaine9 hrsMaryland4 hrsMassachusetts16 hrsMichigan14 hrsMinnesota4 hrsMissouri5 hrsNebraska7 hrsNew Jersey8 hrsNew Mexico5 hrsNew York15 hrsNorth Carolina9 hrsNorth Dakota4 hrsOklahoma3 hrsOregon4 hrsPennsylvania4 hrsRhode Island2 hrsSouth Dakota27 hrsUtah4 hrsVermont17 hrsWashington10 hrsWisconsin3 hrs
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Average Criminal Search Turnaround by State

Alabama
9 hrs
Alaska
4 hrs
Arizona
3 hrs
Arkansas
4 hrs
Colorado
11 hrs
Connecticut
3 hrs
Florida
7 hrs
Georgia
32 hrs
Hawaii
31 hrs
Idaho
1 hr
Iowa
2 hrs
Kentucky
12 hrs
Maine
9 hrs
Maryland
4 hrs
Massachusetts
16 hrs
Michigan
14 hrs
Minnesota
4 hrs
Missouri
5 hrs
Nebraska
7 hrs
New Jersey
8 hrs
New Mexico
5 hrs
New York
15 hrs
North Carolina
9 hrs
North Dakota
4 hrs
Oklahoma
3 hrs
Oregon
4 hrs
Pennsylvania
4 hrs
Rhode Island
2 hrs
South Dakota
27 hrs
Utah
4 hrs
Vermont
17 hrs
Washington
10 hrs
Wisconsin
3 hrs
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SMART Search Technology

Industry-leading turnaround times with the most accurate results guaranteed.

Instant Results Available

Many searches return instantly — SSN trace, criminal records, sex offender, and more.

20+ Years of Experience

Founded in 2000, we've been setting best practices in pre-employment screening.

24/7 Customer Service

Swift, responsive support around the clock from our knowledgeable team.

Competitive Pricing

No hidden charges, monthly fees, or setup fees. Customizable packages for your needs.

FCRA Compliant

All searches are conducted in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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About Absolute Background Search, Inc.

Absolute Background Search provides pre-employment screening and employment background checks so you can be sure you're hiring the right candidates in an ever-evolving world.

For over 20 years we have prepared highly trained and knowledgeable team members to bring transparency to background checks. Utilizing SMART Search technology, we guarantee your background check will be simple, accurate, fast, and efficient.

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