Yes, professionals can add background checks to their profiles, which include a national criminal records check, a Social Security number and address history trace, and a sex offender watch-list check. Background checks are now required to be completed by the professional annually.
Effective June 2025, all professionals will be required to have a CLEAR background check on file. Previously approved professionals will be notified and will be encouraged to complete a background check ASAP.
Professionals with a CLEAR background check on file are denoted by the background check icon:
You can also request a background check from a professional by scrolling to the bottom of their profile:
The CLEAR Background check includes the following:
SSN Trace
National Criminal Search
The following will be allowed:
Records with less-than-misdemeanor severity
Records when you were under 18
Misdemeanor:
Deferred / alternative adjudication records
Marijuana possession records
Vehicles & traffic records
Public nuisance records
Alcohol & Tobacco
Marijuana Possession/Use
Driving under the Influence (DUI)
Sex Offender Search
Global Watchlist Search
Terrorist Watchlist Search