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  • Criminal background report for most jurisdictions.
  • Pay-per-use, no setup or hidden fees.
  • Built-in applicant identity verification.

Contact Instant Checkmate Customer Support:

Instant Checkmate's customer support team can be reached by telephone, email, or their online contact form. The company's operating hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST on weekdays. Alternatively, you can visit the site's help center to access a comprehensive list of FAQs.

Pricing:

Plan

Pricing

People Search 1-Month Membership

$35.12 /mo.

People Search 3-Month Membership

$28.09 /mo.

Reverse Phone Lookup

$5.99 /mo.

Add-on: Downloadable Report Files

$3.99 one-off.

Add-on: Dark Web Monitoring

$1.99 /mo.

Review:

Pros: Fast signup.

Cons: Unclear billing practices.

Bottomline: Due to the large number of complaints about this company we do not recommend them.

Key Information

Legal Name

Instant Checkmate LLC

Founder

Kris Kibak

Address

3111 Camino Del Rio, N Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92108

Number of Employees

200

Number of Customers

1000000

Email

help@instantcheckmate.com

Telephone

1 (877) 564-3003

Website

https://www.instantcheckmate.com

Free Background Check Services

Information about free background check services, and a step-by-step guide to doing your own.

FAQs:

How much does Instant Checkmate cost?

Instant Checkmate's pricing ranges from $5.99 to $35.12 per month, depending on the type of background checks you need to do.

The service itself is legal but it is not a consumer reporting agency. This means you cannot use the information to make decisions about consumer credit, employees, insurance, tenant screening, or other purposes that would require FCRA compliance.

Is it easy to cancel Instant Checkmate?

Yes. You can cancel online, by phone, or by email.

How do I remove my information from Instant Checkmate?

  1. Enter your first and last name, city, and state.
  2. Select "Search."
  3. Find the most relevant search result and select "Remove this record."
  4. Enter your email and tick the reCAPTCHA box.
  5. Open your email to see your letter from InstantCheckMate.com.

What does Instant Checkmate tell you?

If you need background information on someone or are looking for estranged friends or family members, Instant Checkmate can provide detailed reports on individuals anywhere in the US. With Instant Checkmate, you can research public records and data such as arrest records, phone numbers, addresses, and demographic data.

Is Instant Checkmate free to use?

Instant Checkmate is a paid subscription service that allows you to sign up for either a one-month or 3-month plan which gives you unlimited background checks. There is no Instant Checkmate free trial.

Is Instant Checkmate a scam?

Whilst the company is legitimately registered in the United States, there are numerous reviews online about customers being subscribed to automatic monthly services they were not fully aware of.

Who can I search for through Instant Checkmate?

You can order background checks on virtually anyone, including neighbors, family members, friends, nearby sex offenders, online buyers and sellers, and even yourself. However, Instant Checkmate does not do employment screening.

What is Instant Checkmate's contact number?

Instant Checkmate's phone number is 1 (800) 222-8985. You can reach customer support on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PST.

What are some Instant Checkmate alternatives?

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