Background Checks in Columbia, SC
Investigator-grade background checks — not the $19 database printouts. Verified employment history, SC and federal records, civil litigation, assets, and the things automated services miss. Run by the Columbia team at Stillinger Investigations.
The check you run before it costs you.
Columbia employers screening candidates. Families vetting a new nanny or in-home caregiver. Business owners performing due diligence on a partner. People entering a serious relationship who want the past verified before the future is committed. An automated database pull misses sealed patterns — name variants, out-of-state records, unreported employment gaps, civil suits. A licensed investigator doesn’t. Start with our primer on the different types of background checks.
Pre-Employment
Criminal history, verified employment and education, driving records — see why pre-employment checks matter.
Personal & Pre-Marital
Online-dating verification, prior marriages, financial red flags, and identity confirmation.
Business Due Diligence
Partner vetting, litigation history, and asset and records research before you sign.
Transparent Columbia rates.
Curious what a license number alone can find? Read can you do a background check with a driver’s license number. Full rates on our fees page.
Columbia background check FAQ.
How is this different from an online background check service?
Online services re-sell stale database records. We verify at the source: courthouse records in Richland and Lexington counties, direct employment verification, and investigator-reviewed findings. When a hire, a caregiver, or a business deal is on the line, the difference matters.
Are your background checks legal for employment decisions?
Yes — we conduct employment screening in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and SC law, including required consent and adverse-action procedures. We’ll walk you through the compliance steps in your consultation.
How long does a background check take?
Standard checks deliver in 3–5 business days. Comprehensive due-diligence investigations with asset research run 1–2 weeks depending on scope.
Can you run a check on someone I’m dating?
Yes — pre-relationship verification is one of our most common personal services. Identity confirmation, marital history, criminal records, and financial red flags, handled discreetly. The subject is never contacted or notified.
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Verify first. Decide second.
Free consultation with a licensed investigator at our Park Street office. Written quote before any work begins.