Description of Services
Public/Criminal Records Checks
Given the unique positions of trust held by clergy and other church workers
— and
the lessons learned from civil litigation — it is now common practice
for religious organizations to make greater use of public records information
as part of a comprehensive candidate screening process. Although not a substitute
for using
other screening tools or risk reduction techniques, relevant information
on an individual may be found in criminal history, motor vehicle and credit bureau
records.
Fees for Public & Criminal Records Checks
Our fees for public records checks do not vary whether you are an individual church, diocese, or secular employee. Fees also can vary depending on address history of an applicant for county, statewide and federal jurisdiction searches.
One-time setup fee of $50, billed only when services are first rendered.| Criminal History (County Jurisdictions) | $15 each |
| Criminal History (Statewide Jurisdictions) | $15 (MN), $85 (NY), $40 (others) per name* |
| Criminal History (Federal District Jurisdictions) | $15 each |
| Criminal History (Enhanced Nationwide Criminal Search®) | $15 per name* |
| DOJ Sex Offender Search | $15 per name* |
| Social Security Number (SSN) Trace | $8 each |
| Credit Report | $15 each |
| Motor Vehicle Record (Statewide) | $20 each |
| Employment Verification | $15 each |
| Education | $15-$30 each |
Guide for Standard Church Positions
For convenience and illustrative purposes only, we have a sample of what many of our clients use as default position codes in the religious community. This may differ from what your denomination leadership or legal counsel recommends.
Background Reference Checks
The cornerstone of our background investigation program for our many clients in the religious community is to make written inquiries of the past educational institutions, employers, organizations, and religious supervisors of an applicant. A series of thorough screening questionnaires are utilized during this process.
View a sample questionnaire (please note: questionnaires will vary based on denomination) and learn more about our process and how we administer it on behalf of our clients.
Fees for Background Reference Checks
| Individual Church | |
| Five year background referencing | $105.00 |
| Ten year background referencing | $145.00 |
| Fifteen year background referencing | $170.00 |
| Diocese/Annual Conference/Synod/Presbytery | |
| Five year background referencing | $85.00 |
| Ten year background referencing | $120.00 |
| Fifteen year background referencing | $140.00 |
I want to commend Oxford Document on the thoroughness with which you are undertaking background checks. I believe
this is a necessary approach in behalf of leadership in the life of God's family.
