Business Investigator Background Check Services
At Tristar Investigation, we provide business background checks designed to help employers reduce hiring risks, protect company assets, and verify information before onboarding staff. Whether you’re screening a new employee, reviewing a contractor, or addressing an internal concern, our investigators gather clear, factual details companies depend on. We offer identity confirmation, criminal and civil record checks, employment verification, business affiliations, property records, and publicly available online activity.
Our Level 1–3 screening packages allow you to choose the depth of review needed for your situation. Every investigation is handled with accuracy and discretion, giving HR teams, compliance departments, and business owners verified information that supports confident hiring and personnel decisions.
Background Check Packages
Tristar Investigation offers structured background check packages designed for employers who need verified information before making hiring decisions. Whether you require a basic identity check or a deeper profile that includes financial indicators, prior civil or criminal cases, property records, and online activity, our tiered plans give you the clarity needed to evaluate candidates and reduce workplace risk.
Our packages help businesses confirm key details early in the hiring process, identify potential concerns, and support HR, compliance, and leadership teams with accurate information they can rely on across California.
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Choose a Background Plan |
Level 1$250Criminal History and |
Level 2$485Comprehensive |
Level 2 Plus
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1) A complete wide-ranging profile of your subject, including
assets.
$750Comprehensive Background |
Level 3$985Deep Background |
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| Name, date of birth and Social Security number verification | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Countywide criminal research, driver record with DUI's and traffic infractions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Includes fraud scan for aliases and false Social Security numbers, address history with dates of residence | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Statewide bankruptcies, liens and judgments; countywide superior court civil cases | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Felony searches in three counties where the subject has previously resided, Sex Offender Registry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Real property search by name and address, vehicle ownership search, business listings, Fictitious Business Names (DBAs), Secretary of State corporate records, LLCs, UCC filings | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Real property equity assessment, with trust deeds and current market value; limited partnerships; statewide professional licenses; Board of Equalization search | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Deep Social Media research, possible employment, business affiliations | ✔ | |||
| Search for Federal criminal and civil cases; nationwide bankruptcies, judgments, credit liens, tax liens, evictions, foreclosures and notices of default | ✔ | |||
| Possible relatives, spouses, phone numbers, email addresses and additional confidential sources | ✔ |
Why Businesses Choose Tristar for Background Checks
Experienced Investigators
Our licensed California investigators bring decades of experience supporting HR teams and business owners with accurate, business-focused background checks.
Detailed Reports
We provide clear, well-organized findings across criminal history, civil records, property data, financial indicators, and online activity.
Flexible Packages
Select from our tiers to match the hiring risk level, position sensitivity, and information depth your organization requires.
Benefits of Business Background Checks
Making hiring or partnership decisions without verified information can expose companies to financial loss, internal risk, and preventable misconduct. Tristar’s business background checks give organizations the clarity needed to screen employees, protect assets, and strengthen operational security.
- Licensed investigators specializing in business-focused screening
- Packages tailored to the position, risk level, and screening depth required
- Clear insights into identity, criminal history, assets, and online activity
- Trusted by HR teams, executives, and employers across California
How We Conduct Background Checks
Every business background check is completed with accuracy, discretion, and a structured research method. We use legally accessible data sources, public records, online research, and investigative tools to deliver dependable results.
All investigations follow California guidelines for secure handling of sensitive data. Findings remain confidential and are shared only with authorized company representatives.
We review civil and criminal records, property ownership, financial indicators, business affiliations, online activity, and potential conflicts of interest.
Whether you’re screening an employee, assessing a vendor, or reviewing an internal concern, we tailor each background check to the specific needs of your organization.
Request a Background Check Today
Strengthen your organization’s decision-making with verified intelligence from Tristar’s licensed investigators. Whether you’re screening employees, evaluating partners, or reviewing internal concerns, our business-focused background checks deliver reliable information you can trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can a business background check help my company uncover?
Business background checks can verify identity, employment history, professional licenses, business affiliations, financial indicators, litigation history, asset ownership, and publicly available online activity. These findings help companies assess risk before hiring, partnering, or making strategic decisions.
Can Tristar verify business partners, vendors, or executives?
Yes. We conduct background reviews on vendors, suppliers, partners, executives, and board candidates. These checks help companies confirm legitimacy, financial stability, and overall trustworthiness before entering a business relationship.
What kinds of sources do you use to gather information?
We use legally accessible California data sources, including public records, civil and criminal court indexes, corporate filings, business licenses, property records, social media, and investigative databases appropriate for corporate screening.
Are the results confidential?
Absolutely. Findings are shared only with authorized company representatives. All information is handled with strict confidentiality and follows California’s standards for secure data handling.
Can background checks help detect internal misconduct or employee fraud?
Yes. These reviews may reveal conflicts of interest, financial red flags, side businesses, litigation history, or online activity relevant to workplace integrity. This supports internal investigations and loss prevention efforts.
How long does a business background check take?
Timelines depend on the level of research requested. Basic employment or identity verification can be completed quickly, while executive-level or comprehensive corporate checks may require more time due to the depth of information involved.