Is there a totally free background check?

While there may be some websites that boast "free background checks", the best way to ensure you are receiving a legitimate, verified background check is to pay a fee to do so. There are websites that claim to give free background checks, but many require you to create accounts and use free trials, and even after doing that, the information is often inaccurate.

You can typically find background checks through government agencies in your state for around $10-$20. They can be as expensive as $500 if you want a truly in-depth check. For basic checks, you should expect to pay around $20, and this money can give you a surety that the information is true and accurate.