185M+Incarceration records screened
1,900+Jails covered nationwide
15,000+Drug testing collection sites
30+Years of screening expertise

Features

Four tools that cover your entire screening workflow

From instant criminal checks to identity verification, every step is digitized and integrated.

1.

SmartScreen

Instant FCRA-governed criminal consumer reports in seconds. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries. Flat-rate pricing with no state surcharge surprises. Available in the United States.

2.

ScreenMeNow

Mobile-optimized platform where candidates enter their own information and provide e-signature consent from any device. Eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and puts control in the candidate's hands for faster completion.

3.

ClearMD

Digital drug and clinical testing management with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection by candidate location, real-time status updates, integrated MRO services, and customizable testing panels.

4.

ClearID

On-the-spot identity verification using government ID document validation and facial recognition. Captures and authenticates IDs, performs tamper detection, extracts biographic data, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie.

Why change

Stop losing top candidates to slow screening

Traditional background checks add days or weeks to your hiring timeline. Candidates abandon complex paper processes. Compliance gaps expose you to penalties. ClearStar fixes all three.

The old way

  • ×Manual background checks add days or weeks to hiring timelines, costing you top talent
  • ×Paper-based forms frustrate candidates and drive high abandonment rates during screening
  • ×Non-compliance with FCRA, EEOC, GDPR and state laws risks costly legal penalties
  • ×Administrative overhead from manual data entry, paper chain-of-custody forms, and disconnected systems

The ClearStar way

  • Instant FCRA-governed criminal reports in seconds, powered by 185M+ incarceration records
  • Mobile-first candidate experience with e-signature consent that eliminates paper forms
  • Industry-specific screening packages with built-in compliance for FCRA, OIG, FACIS and more
  • Digital workflows for drug testing, identity verification, and HRIS integration that cut admin work

Step by step

From job offer to cleared hire in four steps

Start fast and see the difference within weeks.

Common questions

Common questions about ClearStar

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 by putting control in the candidate's hands.

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 entire testing workflow with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection based on candidate location, real-time status updates, integrated MRO services, and customizable testing panels. It eliminates paper-based processes and reduces administrative overhead.

What is ClearID and how does it verify worker identities?+

ClearID uses on-the-spot ID document 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 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 185M+ incarceration records across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ sex offender registries. It uses flat-rate pricing with no state surcharge surprises. SmartScreen is available in the United States.

How long has ClearStar been in the background screening industry?+

ClearStar has over 30 years of experience providing employment intelligence solutions to clients globally.

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