The US National Sex Offender Registry Check searches public sex offender databases across all 50 states to identify any reportable matches tied to the candidate. It uses name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (if provided) to ensure a thorough, accurate search. This check helps you make informed, responsible decisions by reporting all verified matches, regardless of the state in which the offense was registered.
Important: It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws when applying the results of this check.
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Details about US National Sex Offender Registry checks
This check searches over 4,000 public law enforcement databases for registered sex offender information across all 50 states. Certn verifies all potential matches through primary sources, such as state registries or county-level records, before reporting them. The check reports all confirmed matches, regardless of state restrictions, giving you full visibility into any reportable sex offender history tied to your candidate.
This helps support safer hiring and placement decisions with the most complete and accurate view of a candidate's history legally available.
Order this check
To order a US National Sex Offender Registry Check from CertnCentric, you must have the candidate’s email address.
For more on placing orders, see our Order checks article.
Turnaround time
On average, Certn’s US National Sex Offender Registry checks are complete within 60 seconds of a candidate submitting their information. Some applications may require a manual review which takes an average of 24 hours to complete.
Stages of this check
US National Sex Offender Registry checks ordered through CertnCentric go through the following stages:
1. Order
You place an order that includes a US National Sex Offender Registry check.
2. Application
The candidate receives an email invitation to complete the case that a US National Sex Offender Registry check.
3. Processing
Certn processes the check(s) using the information supplied by the candidate.
4. Results
The check’s results become available to you in CertnCentric and to the candidate in the Applicant Portal.
Candidate experience
When you order a US National Sex Offender Registry Check, the candidate receives an email inviting them to complete an online form for the check. They will be asked to provide:
- Consent and authorization to run the check
- Legal name
- Date of birth
- Address history (must include at least one US address)
- Social Security Number (optional, but improves accuracy)
Next steps
Once your order is placed and Certn has received the required details from your candidate:
- The check is processed by Certn.
- Results are securely shared with you and your candidate.
- You can track progress and review results anytime in your Certn account.
Learn more about managing your checks in our Manage your cases help article.
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