How to Invite a Candidate to Complete a Background Check

Before you can begin inviting candidates, you will need to complete your account setup with our background check processing partner. Once your account is approved, you're ready to go!

Step #1: Navigate to Background Checks Page

Login to your account and click "Background Checks" on the side navigation. Then, click the blue "Invite Candidate" button to start the process.

Step #2: Choose Who Will Pay

You have two payment options to select from:

- Candidate Pays: They’ll pay online with a credit or debit card.

- Organization Pays: You’ll be charged via auto-pay (if set up) or receive a monthly invoice.

⚠️ Important Pricing Note:

If a candidate’s national report includes a criminal “hit,” it may require a county-level search. While most counties don’t charge a fee, some do, and your organization will be billed for county fees, even if the candidate paid for the initial check. Learn more here.

Step #3: Select a Package

We offer three background check packages:

- Premium ($30): Best for coaches and others that interact with athletes often

- Standard ($20): Best for non-coaching volunteers that occasionally interact with athletes

- Basic ($10): Best for volunteers that don't interact with athletes

Step #4: Send the Invitation

Enter the candidate’s full first name, last name, and email address, then click “Invite.” Let your candidates know their invite will arrive via email - it only takes a few minutes to complete!

They’ll be asked to:

- Verify their email address

- Provide basic personal information

- Submit payment (if required)

Once they’re done, you’ll see the status of their background check update in your account.

Still have questions? Send our team an email to help@jerseywatch.com!