Frequently Asked Questions

Instant People Check makes every effort to provide the most accurate information. However, all databases searched rely on criminal justice agencies to submit records accurately and completely, which can result in error. We can not control these various factors and therefore do not guarantee 100% accuracy.

There are instances when a criminal record will be displayed that may not belong to the person being investigated, especially with ones sharing a common name. Instant People Check, LLC will follow the laws and regulations of the FCRA to further investigate and make every attempt to resolve the issue, at our cost, by checking all available data including county courthouse searches (up to 3), state registries and other relevant databases within 30 days of notification of the issue.

Users can obtain a summary of their rights from the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act).

The sources we access update in varying frequencies ranging from daily to monthly. Instant People Check, LLC uses every resource to provide the most up to date data. Our data is accessed from databases that receive criminal records directly from court, corrections, and other criminal justice agencies, including information from data brokers. Information varies among each state as to what types of records are available. Each state has its own individual laws regarding criminal records and their access. Some states or counties do not disseminate records for public records use. Please check our nationwide description page for a list of what data is available. No, almost every state strictly prohibits “official” criminal records from being disseminated to anyone other than state law enforcement agencies. However, IPC has the most comprehensive criminal records on the internet. For common names, full name and date of birth (when available) are recommended. A middle initial can also help narrow your search results. No, once your search is initiated our services are immediately rendered. Please enter subject’s name accurately. Statewide criminal records include information on individuals that have violated local or state laws, within that particular state’s Judicial system. Statewide criminal record databases will generally be misdemeanor and felony records depending on database. Federal criminal records are generally more serious violations that fall under Federal statutes. Some examples would be drug trafficking, kidnapping, interstate transportation of stolen goods, bank robbery, and embezzlement. Each state has at least one District Court where these criminal records are located. Federal criminal records generally will not appear in a statewide criminal records search. Yes. Our company has provided the search effort. Note: no records found simply means that our source has no records available. It does not mean that the subject does not have records elsewhere. Perhaps in another state. Each state has its own records availability for public access. In some cases, only felonies and more serious misdemeanors are searched. Please read our search descriptions to verify fitness. Also, most states seal juvenile records and some may purge older records. All databases searched rely on criminal justice agencies to submit records accurately and completely, this process can also fail. We can not control these various factors and therefore do not guarantee 100% accuracy. Data brokers do not usually receive updated expunged records from local counties or states. Therefore, expunged records will remain on the database. The records can be removed from the database we use. However, legal documentation is required. We can receive the legal information by e-mail and will forward the documents to our data provider for removal.