What We Verify
We're precise about what we do.
PinpointVerify confirms physical presence, tracks the location, and matches a name to a government-issued ID. That's it. We're not a background check service and we don't evaluate employment eligibility.
How We Fit In
PinpointVerify works alongside your existing background check service
Compared against background-check services, PinpointVerify stands out as a purpose-built, in-person solution for combating employment fraud and identity theft. It works where digital-only checks fall short.
Other services verify records. We confirm the person appeared in person. The two are designed to work together.
| Category | PinpointVerifyIn-person layer | Checkr | HireRight | First Advantage | DISA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal background check | |||||
| Employment history verification | |||||
| Education verification | |||||
| In-person Gov ID confirmation | |||||
| Digitally tracked location | |||||
| Notarized verification document |
Checkr, HireRight, First Advantage, and DISA are independent services. PinpointVerify does not provide background check services. The two are complementary.
We're not a background check or employment eligibility service
We Verify
- A state-licensed notary met your applicant in person at a confirmed location
- Your applicant's government-issued ID name matches the name submitted to us
- The document was notarized at the specific location assigned to the verification
- The returned document matches the original we generated
- The notary stamp is present, dated, and jurisdiction-matched *Louisiana notaries do not use stamps
We Don't
- Detect a fraudulent or altered government-issued ID, we examine it for name match only
- Conduct a criminal background check or employment history verification
- Verify employment eligibility (this is not an I-9 process)
- Provide continuous monitoring or ongoing surveillance of any kind
- Replace background check services, we complement them
FAQ
Common questions
What does a verification prove?
A real person with a government ID matching the name you submitted met a state-licensed notary at a confirmed location.
What is the turnaround?
Same-day digital location trace, and a scanned copy of the verification document uploaded to your dashboard in 5–14 business days.
How is this different from a background check?
A background check searches records: criminal history, employment, education. PinpointVerify confirms the physical person. We verify that a real individual appeared in person before a state-licensed notary, at a confirmed location, and signed a document under notarial witness. Background checks tell you what the records say. We tell you someone actually showed up. The two are complementary, not the same.
What if my applicant is in a rural area?
Before your applicant is ever contacted, we identify and verify the nearest available notarization location and confirm notary availability. If we can't confirm a suitable location, we notify you and issue a full refund.
Can I use this for multiple applicants at once?
Yes. Each applicant is a separate verification order, priced by your volume. If you're verifying 10 or more, contact us at enterprise@pinpointverify.com to discuss enterprise pricing and consolidated billing.