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# Verified First

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> We provide streamlined background screening along with unmatched client support, and we develop the easiest, fastest connections.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 19 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Verified First?

Verified First is an innovative screening provider that delivers cutting-edge HR technology to assist human resources professionals and hiring managers with their background screening needs.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 19 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Verified First
- **Founded**: 2012

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: No setup or user fees. Only pay for the background reports you order.
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Applicant Tracking
- Background Screening
- Compliance Management
- Email/Online
- Employment Screening
- Reference Checking
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Volunteer Management

## Integrations (71 total)

- APS Payroll
- AgentSync
- ApplicantStack
- Ashby
- AvaHR
- BambooHR
- BrassRing
- Bullhorn ATS & CRM
- Bullhorn Recruitment Cloud
- CEIPAL ATS
- CEIPAL Workforce
- CareerPlug
- ClearCompany
- Click Boarding
- Clockwork Recruiting

... and 56 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Background Check Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31475/background-check/software)

## Related Categories

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## Alternatives

1. [Checkr](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/177814/checkr) — 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
2. [Sterling](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/165201/sterling-talent-solutions) — 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
3. [ADP TotalSource](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/185873/adp-totalsource) — 4.2/5 (456 reviews)
4. [Veremark](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/187426/veremark) — 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
5. [HireRight](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/100993/hireright) — 3.8/5 (21 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Verified First - 5 Start" — 5.0/5

> **Andrea** | *13 November 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: They are so easy to work with, answering any and all questions in a timely and thoughtful manner and checks are done quickly.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing\!  They provide everything we were looking for and at a very reasonable price.  Plus the customer service is fantastic.

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### "Ease of use" — 4.0/5

> **Blair** | *24 October 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Background checks come back very quickly and it is very easy to use for our day to day onboarding process.
> 
> **Cons**: I do not like the new update on how to view the background check information. It was a lot easier to read before the update.
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> I have been using verified first for about 4 years now and has been very easy to use and I like that it is integrated with Paylocity which helps our onboarding process go alot smoother and more seamless

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### "Easy and Trusted" — 5.0/5

> **Rosa** | *5 May 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Verified First is easy to use.  Their dashboard provides easy access to information needed for specific candidates.
> 
> **Cons**: It's not linked to my HCM platform.  I wish there was a way to link the Verified First scheduling to our Paycor Platform.
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> Verified First has been great to work with.  All of our testing is in one place.  And the notifications to candidates are great.

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### "Verified First is a wonderful service" — 5.0/5

> **Carol** | *2 May 2024* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This program is easy to use, gives quick results and works well with Top Echelon
> 
> **Cons**: I don't have any issues to discuss at this time.
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> Customer service is knowledgeable and I am overall satisfied.

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### "Best Customer Support" — 5.0/5

> **Tiffany** | *6 May 2024* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This is easy to use and the customer support is the best I have run into in 15 years.
> 
> **Cons**: I have no cons or dislikes about Verified First

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