# Certn API Documentation - Check Finder

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-finder
> Interactive docs: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-finder

## Check Finder

Find the right background check for your needs. Answer a few questions to discover which checks are available for your use case.

### How to Use

The Check Finder helps you discover the right background check for your needs by asking a few questions:

#### Step 1: What type of check are you looking for?

- **Criminal History**: Criminal records, court records, police checks
- **Identity Verification**: ID verification, biometrics, fraud detection
- **Credit & Financial**: Credit reports, bankruptcy, income verification
- **Driving Records**: Motor vehicle records, driver history
- **Compliance & Screening**: Watchlists, sanctions, adverse media, PEP
- **References**: Professional and personal references

#### Step 2: Which region(s) do you need to verify?

Some checks have child checks for country-specific requirements.

- **Global / International**: Worldwide coverage
- **United States**: US-specific checks
- **Canada**: Canadian checks
- **United Kingdom**: UK checks including DBS
- **Australia**: Australian checks
- **Other Countries**: Country-specific regional checks

### Available Check Categories

- **Criminal Checks**: Criminal record checks and background screenings
- **Identity Verification**: Identity verification and document authentication
- **Credit & Financial**: Credit reports and financial background checks
- **Employment & Education**: Employment history and education verification
- **Driving Records**: Motor vehicle records and driving history
- **Compliance & Risk**: Regulatory compliance and risk assessments
- **Right to Work**: Work authorization and eligibility verification
- **References**: Professional and personal reference checks
- **Other Checks**: Additional verification and screening services

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## Additional Resources

- [Interactive Documentation](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co)
- [OpenAPI Specification](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/openapi.yaml)
- [All Reference Docs](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/reference/)

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