Candidates enter information and provide e-signature consent directly from their phone or tablet. Eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and accelerates verification.
30+ years experienceFCRA-governed185M+ incarceration records
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185M+Incarceration records powering instant screening
15,000+Drug testing collection sites nationwide
30+Years of background screening expertise
SecondsFrom search to FCRA-governed consumer report
Why change
Stop losing top candidates to slow screening
Traditional background checks add days or weeks to your hiring timeline. ClearStar delivers results in seconds.
The old way
- ×Paper-based processes frustrate candidates and cause drop-off
- ×Manual searches across multiple databases add days to hiring
- ×State-imposed surcharges create unpredictable screening costs
- ×Compliance gaps expose your organization to legal and financial risk
The ClearStar way
- ✓Mobile-first candidate experience with e-signature consent on any device
- ✓Instant criminal reports covering 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries
- ✓Flat-rate pricing with no surprise surcharges
- ✓Industry-specific screening packages built for FCRA, OIG, FACIS, and GDPR compliance
Getting started
From job offer to cleared hire in four steps
From first touch to real results, without the guesswork.
Initiate screening
Trigger a background check directly from your ATS or HRIS through ClearStar's API integrations with all major HR platforms.
Candidate completes consent
Candidates receive a mobile-friendly link to enter their information and provide e-signature consent via ScreenMeNow on any device.
ClearStar runs verification
The platform queries criminal records, sex offender registries, employment history, education, and drug testing networks in seconds.
Receive your report
Get an FCRA-governed consumer report delivered to your dashboard with real-time status updates and secure chain-of-custody documentation.
Capabilities
Four tools that cover your entire screening workflow
From candidate consent to identity verification to drug test ordering, ClearStar digitizes every step.
ScreenMeNow
Candidates enter information and provide e-signature consent directly from their phone or tablet. Eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and accelerates verification.
ClearMD
Digitizes the entire drug and clinical testing workflow with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection, real-time status updates, and integrated MRO services.
ClearID
On-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition verify contract worker identities. Captures government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection, and matches ID photos against a live selfie.
SmartScreen
Instant FCRA-governed criminal consumer report powered by Equifax data networks. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries with flat-rate pricing and no manual searches. U.S. only.
Plans
Try three months free, then talk custom pricing
Every screening program is tailored to your industry and volume. Start with three months of free background screening including all surcharges, then move to a plan built around your hiring needs.
Three Months Free
$0for 3 months
Full background screening access including all surcharges. Try the platform end-to-end before committing.
- ✓ All screening services included
- ✓ All surcharges covered
- ✓ ScreenMeNow mobile candidate experience
- ✓ SmartScreen instant criminal reports
- ✓ Integration with your HRIS or ATS
Custom Enterprise
Custom
Tailored pricing based on screening volume, industry requirements, and compliance needs.
- ✓ Industry-specific screening packages
- ✓ ClearMD drug testing management
- ✓ ClearID identity verification
- ✓ Global background checks
- ✓ Dedicated U.S.-based support
Answers
Answers to common screening questions
What services does ClearStar offer for employment screening?+
ClearStar offers pre-employment background checks, drug and clinical testing, employee monitoring, access control, contractor screening, global background checks, social media screening, occupational health screening, and compliance and security services. The platform integrates into all major HRIS systems to speed up hiring and eliminate operations errors.
How does ScreenMeNow improve the background screening process?+
ScreenMeNow lets candidates enter their information and provide e-signature consent directly from mobile devices. This eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and speeds up verification so employers can make decisions faster.
What is SmartScreen and how fast are results?+
SmartScreen is ClearStar's instant criminal screening solution powered by Equifax data networks. It delivers FCRA-governed consumer reports in seconds by checking incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries. It is available in the United States only.
What is ClearID and how does it verify worker identities?+
ClearID uses on-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition to verify the identity of contract workers. It captures and authenticates government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection, extracts biographic data, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie.
What industries does ClearStar serve?+
ClearStar serves Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Technology, Non-Profits, Retail, Staffing and Recruiting, Tenant Screening, and Transportation. Each industry solution addresses sector-specific compliance requirements.
How does ClearMD streamline drug and clinical testing?+
ClearMD digitizes the drug and clinical test ordering process with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection based on candidate location, real-time status updates, and integrated medical review officer services. It eliminates paper forms and reduces administrative overhead.
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