This check is typically conducted to verify the candidate's address history and can serve several important purposes: Identity Verification: Ensures the candidate's identity aligns with their provided information by matching it with documented address history. Background Checks: This helps in conducting thorough background checks, such as criminal record searches, which are often jurisdiction-specific and require address details. Residency Verification confirms the candidate’s claim of residency in specific locations, which may be relevant to job qualifications, tax purposes, or regulatory compliance. Credit and Financial Assessments: Assists in evaluating financial stability or creditworthiness when required for specific roles or industries, such as finance or government. Risk Mitigation: Identifies potential red flags, such as undisclosed or frequent address changes, which might warrant further investigation. Contact and Recovery: This provides a record of previous addresses, which can be useful for future correspondence or document recovery if needed.

1. Collect Information • The candidate's Social Security Number (SSN) or other identifying information (e.g., full name, date of birth) is collected. • SSN is often the key identifier to search databases for address history. 2. Access Public and Private Databases The address history is compiled from various sources, including: • Credit Bureaus: Credit reports often include previous addresses linked to financial activities, such as loan applications or credit card accounts. • Utility Records: Addresses linked to utility accounts (e.g., electricity, water) can provide residential history. • Voter Registration: Records from voter rolls may show registered addresses. • Rental Applications: Data from landlords or rental screening services. • Government Databases: These include records from the DMV or tax authorities. • Commercial Databases: Specialized data aggregators compile address information from multiple public and private records. 3. Compile and Verify the Information • The retrieved addresses are cross-checked against the candidate's application to verify accuracy. • The system checks consistency in dates and overlaps in residence history. 4. Analyze the Data • Discrepancies, such as unreported addresses or overlapping timelines, are flagged for further review. • The employer or screening agency assesses whether the information aligns with the candidate's claims and job requirements. 5. Generate a Report • A comprehensive report listing the candidate's past addresses and the corresponding residence dates is created. • The report is shared with the employer, who uses it to inform hiring decisions.

Yes, your explicit consent is required before conducting an Address History Check. Under federal laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), employers or organizations must obtain your written permission before performing the background check, especially when it involves sensitive information like criminal history or credit reports. You will be asked to sign an authorization form acknowledging these checks and your rights, including how the information will be used.