Federal Criminal Searches for High-Trust Roles
Uncover offenses beyond state-level databases with secure, compliant federal background checks.
Comprehensive Federal Criminal Checks
Across U.S. Jurisdictions
A Federal Criminal Search provides access to records from U.S. District Courts,
revealing offenses that are not available through standard county or state-level searches.
This check is critical for roles in finance, government, healthcare, and other
regulated industries, where integrity, compliance, and security are paramount.
These searches identify federal offenses such as wire fraud, tax evasion, drug trafficking,
embezzlement, and crimes involving federal agencies or interstate activity. All results
are obtained in accordance with federal compliance standards.
Why Federal Criminal Searches are Important
While most background checks focus on local or state databases, federal criminal searches uncover violations of federal law that may otherwise go undetected. These offenses often involve more serious or complex crimes, making them crucial for thorough candidate screening.
Federal criminal checks help organizations:
- Identify high-level offenses not reported in state or county records.
- Enhance due diligence for roles involving finance, sensitive data, or public trust.
- Verify an applicant’s eligibility for government contracts or security-clearance roles.
- Protect the workplace from fraud, financial misconduct, or cyber threats.
- Meet industry-specific compliance and regulatory standards.
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What Does a Federal Criminal Search Include?
Federal searches are performed through the U.S. Federal District Court system and other federal repositories. Turnaround time and available data may vary by jurisdiction.
A Federal Criminal Search may include:
- Federal Criminal Records: Offenses such as tax evasion, mail fraud, cybercrime, terrorism, insider trading, and crimes committed across state lines or on federal property.
- Employment Verification: Confirms job history, positions held, and tenure to prevent resume fraud.
- Education Verification: Validates degrees and credentials, especially in industries requiring professional certification or licensing.
These components provide a full picture of an individual’s integrity, qualifications, and suitability for high-trust positions.
Customize Your Screening Package
Reveal Background offers flexible screening solutions—standard packages,
individual checks, or custom options tailored to your needs.
Federal Criminal Search
National Criminal Database Plus(+ Sex Offender and Social Security Check)
$19.95 / candidate
Turnaround Time: Immediate
Pulls all jurisdictions in Continental US and Hawaii and checks for felony records as well as sex offender registries for all 50 states, District of Columbia, Us Territories, and Indian Country. Turnaround time is immediate.
State Criminal Database Search
$9.00 / candidate
Turnaround Time: Immediate
Searches statewide criminal databases for offenses.
County Criminal History Search
$22.50 / candidate
Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 Days
County-level criminal record search based on address history.
Federal Criminal Records Search
$9.95 / candidate
Turnaround Time: 2 Days
Searches federal court records for criminal offenses.
Statewide Criminal Court Search
$Starting from $12.95 / candidate
Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our Federal Criminal Search
services, compliance standards, turnaround times, and more.
What is a Federal Criminal Search?
Federal Criminal Search is a search of U.S. federal court records to identify criminal cases involving federal offenses like fraud, drug trafficking, or tax evasion.
What does the report include?
The reports include Information on federal charges, case outcomes, sentencing, and other relevant details from federal district courts.
How long does the search take?
The results are typically available within 1–3 business days, depending on court processing times.
Does it include state-level crimes?
No, this search only covers federal cases and does not include state or county-level offenses.
Is this search nationwide?
Yes, it includes federal cases from all U.S. federal district courts.
What are the advantages of conducting a Federal Criminal Search with the help of Reveal Background ?
Reveal’s advanced technology acquires data from extensive sources, complying with all the federal laws and state laws. Moreover all the communications are done through emailing. It makes the data confidential, accurate and fast and the search user friendly.
How are the packages offered by Reveal Federal Criminal Search user friendly?
The packages offered by Reveal Federal Criminal Search come with reasonable charges and at low cost. All the data are sent through email immediately and International searches take only 2 days.
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