The industry's first FCRA-governed instant consumer report. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries, and returns 'no records found' results in seconds. Available in the United States.
30+ years in screeningFCRA-governed instant reports100% U.S.-based support
Screening results in seconds, not weeks
SmartScreen checks 185M+ incarceration records and 50+ registries, then delivers an instant FCRA-governed report. No manual searches, no surprise surcharges.
Talk to the ClearStar team about your hiring volume and screening needs.
30+Years of screening experience
185M+Incarceration records searched
1,900+Jails covered nationwide
15,000+Drug testing collection sites
The old way
- ×Paper forms and manual data entry that frustrate candidates and cause drop-off
- ×Manual record searches that stretch turnaround times by days or weeks
- ×State-imposed surcharges that make costs unpredictable
- ×Compliance exposure across FCRA, EEOC, GDPR, and state-specific rules
The ClearStar way
- +Mobile-first candidate experience with e-signature consent, so applicants complete screening on their phones
- +Instant criminal reports powered by 185M+ incarceration records, delivered in seconds
- +Flat-rate pricing on SmartScreen with no state surcharge surprises
- +Industry-specific screening packages built around your compliance requirements
SmartScreen
The industry's first FCRA-governed instant consumer report. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries, and returns 'no records found' results in seconds. Available in the United States.
ScreenMeNow
Candidates enter their information and sign consent from any mobile device. No paper forms, fewer data entry errors, faster verification.
ClearMD
Digitizes drug and clinical test ordering with electronic chain of custody forms, automated collection site selection, real-time status updates, and integrated MRO services.
ClearID
On-the-spot ID document validation and facial recognition that verifies contract workers are who they claim to be, with tamper detection and biographic data extraction.
Industry-specific packages
Tailored screening for healthcare (OIG, FACIS, exclusion list monitoring), manufacturing, aerospace and defense, transportation, retail, staffing, and more.
Integrations and APIs
Connects into all major HRIS systems and ATS platforms to speed up hiring and eliminate operations errors.
What services does ClearStar offer?+
A full suite of employment screening: 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. ClearStar integrates into all major HRIS systems to speed up hiring and eliminate operations errors.
How fast are results with SmartScreen?+
SmartScreen delivers FCRA-governed consumer reports in seconds. It confirms the absence of records across incarceration and sex offender registries covering 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries, powered by 185M+ incarceration records. SmartScreen is available in the United States.
How does ScreenMeNow improve the candidate experience?+
Candidates enter their information and provide e-signature consent directly from their mobile devices. This eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and speeds up verification, which means fewer candidates abandon the process.
What is ClearID and who is it for?+
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, and matches the ID photo against the person, which is especially valuable in sensitive work environments.
Which industries does ClearStar serve?+
Aerospace and defense, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and technology, non-profits, retail, staffing and recruiting, tenant screening, and transportation. Each solution is built around that sector's unique compliance requirements.
How does ClearMD handle drug and clinical testing?+
ClearMD digitizes the entire testing workflow: 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 replaces paper forms and cuts administrative overhead.
Next step
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