What Verified First does

Verified First is a privately held US background screening provider founded in 2014 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The company delivers pre-employment background checks, drug testing, Form I-9 compliance (Tracker I-9, powered by Mitratech), MVR/DOT reporting, occupational health screening, and verifications through a cloud-based platform, serving enterprise and mid-market customers across at least 11 verticals including healthcare, transportation, churches, staffing, franchise, manufacturing, retail, technology, nonprofit, contractor, and financial services. Named enterprise customers span Burger King, Wendy's, Michelin, Toronto Raptors, Jackson Hewitt, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and Elica Health Centers, alongside a broad long tail of SMB accounts.

The underlying technology combines a proprietary cloud platform with the patented VF Connector browser extension (multiple granted US patents covering background screening, drug screening, verifications, and Tracker I-9 processes) that enables one-click ordering of screens from any of 150+ HR, ATS, payroll, CRM, volunteer, and church management systems. The platform is hosted on AWS and certified against SOC 2 Type II, PBSA, NIST 800-53, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FCRA, and PCI DSS. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales with dedicated account managers, a partner referral/reseller program with white-label options, self-serve SMB portal, Salesforce AppExchange (where Verified First holds the only native background screening app), browser extension marketplaces (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), and the Mac App Store.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-based, pay-as-you-go model with tiered packages (Basic $29.99, Essential $54.99, Premium $79.99, Enterprise custom) and no contracts, minimum screens, or annual commitments. Secondary revenue streams include point-of-care drug testing products sold through a dedicated portal and affiliate/reseller commissions through the partner program. The company is led by CEO Jim Miles alongside co-founder Devon Dickinson and President Tommy Cheng, with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Verified First

Legal name

Verified First, LLC

Website

https://verifiedfirst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Verified First is a privately held, US-based background screening and verification provider offering criminal checks, drug testing, I-9 compliance, MVR/DOT reporting, and occupational health screening to enterprise and mid-market employers across 11 verticals via a patented browser-extension platform integrated with 150+ HR systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Criminal Background Checks (National/State/County) (BPACALAA), Identity, Address & Reference Verification (BPAKAEAJ), Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI), Healthcare Sanctions & Exclusions Screening (OIG/SAM/OFAC) (BPACALAH), Identity Verification (ID, SSN Trace, KYC-lite) (BPACALAD), Employee Verification & Background Check Coordination (BPAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Background screening services
• Employment verification
• Drug testing services
• Pre-employment screening
• HR compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Packages: Transaction-based background screening services sold in tiered packages (Basic, Essential, Premium, Enterprise). No long-term contracts, no minimum screens, no annual commitments required.
2. Drug Testing Products: Point-of-care testing products sold directly through the drugtestingsolutions.verifiedfirst.com portal. Products include urine cups, dip cards, saliva swabs, and instant tests with various panel configurations.
3. Partner Referral/Reseller Revenue: Referral and reseller partners earn revenue by referring clients or reselling screening services. Partners promote competitive pricing and receive commission or wholesale rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Verified First is a privately owned, PBSA-accredited background screening company that provides pre-employment background checks, drug testing, identity verifications, Form I-9/E-Verify compliance (Tracker I-9), MVR and DOT compliance reports, occupational health screening, and healthcare-specific exclusion checks. Services are delivered through a cloud platform with the patented VF Connector browser extension and 150+ HR software integrations, sold primarily on a pay-as-you-go transaction model in tiered packages (Basic, Essential, Premium, Enterprise).

Product overview

Verified First is a cloud-based background screening platform providing a comprehensive suite of products including criminal background checks, drug screening, Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance (via Tracker I-9 powered by Mitratech), MVR and DOT reports, occupational health screening, social media screening, and verification services. The platform integrates with 150+ HR software systems through its patented VF Connector browser extension and traditional API integrations. Core products include Background Screening, Drug Screening, Verifications, Tracker I-9, and Occupational Health Screening, with specialized add-ons such as MedEx healthcare packages, Credit & Financial Reports, and Identity Checks. The company offers browser-based access via Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge extensions, along with Mac and desktop applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VF Connector: Patented browser extension technology that enables background screening integration directly within HR software platforms without complex API configurations.
• Tracker I-9

Products and services

• Background Screening Multi-jurisdictional criminal background check search comprising millions of records from county and state administrative courts, departments of corrections, and third-party sex-offender databases, including Homeland security searches for terrorist and narcotic trafficker sanctions; sold to employers who need to vet candidates before hire.
• Drug Screening Drug testing solutions accessing one of the largest drug testing databases in the industry, offering custom solutions by location, 3–16 panel options, instant tests, DOT-compliant tests with MRO review, and integration with 4,000+ eCCF integrated clinics.
• Tracker I-9 I-9 compliance solution powered by Mitratech that fully automates new hire I-9s and securely manages deadlines and workflows remotely from one intuitive dashboard with built-in E-Verify integration.
• MVR & DOT Reports Motor Vehicle Record reports and Department of Transportation compliant screening solutions including MVR monitoring for continuous driver license scanning, DOT physicals, FMCSA Clearinghouse queries, and CDLIS verification for DOT-regulated employers.
• Occupational Health Screening Occupational health services including DOT and non-DOT physicals, audiograms, TB testing, titers testing, vaccines, urine and saliva mail-in services, and breath alcohol testing through eScreen integration.
• Verifications Comprehensive verification services including employment verification, education verification, professional license verification, professional reference verification, personal reference verification, and DOT verification, with 42.8-hour average turnaround and 94% completion rate.
• Social Media Screening Social media screening services for public-facing roles and roles requiring additional vetting beyond standard background checks.
• MedEx Packages Healthcare-specific screening packages (Plus, Pro, and Complete) that bundle OIG/SAM exclusion checks, state Medicaid exclusions, and State Medical Board actions for role-specific compliance requirements.
• Credit & Financial Reports Credit and financial reports for roles with financial information access, including employment credit reports, bankruptcy filings, business credit reports, and lien and judgment searches.
• Civil Records Civil record searches leveraging Upper and Lower Court databases as well as Federal District Court System records.
• Identity Checks Social Security Number trace reports indicating state and approximate year of issuance, with address history from public records and credit bureau databases.
• Driver Records DMV search services providing license class and status, convictions, violations and infractions information for positions requiring driving.
• VF Connector Patented browser extension integration tool available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge that enables ordering background checks directly from any HR platform with one-click simplicity, supporting 150+ integrations.
• eScreen Integration Streamlined, paperless solution for ordering drug screens, physical exams, and occupational health services through eScreen, including urinalysis, DOT testing, hair testing, instant test results, custom panels, and integrated ordering processes.
• On-Site Drug Testing Solutions Point-of-care testing (POCT) solutions including 5–12 panel urine cups, urine dip cards, and oral swabs available through the drug testing solutions portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% client satisfaction rating
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration96 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationVerified First has the only native app on the Salesforce AppExchange for background screening and drug screening. Allows Salesforce users to order background checks directly within their CRM without leaving the platform.
• BambooHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with BambooHR HRIS platform for seamless background screening ordering within the HR system.
• GreenhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Greenhouse talent acquisition platform for background screening within the ATS.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Workday HCM platform for background screening, drug testing, verifications, and more with just a couple of clicks.
• PaylocitycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Paylocity HR and payroll platform.
• BullhorncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Bullhorn CRM and operations software for the recruitment industry.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with UKG HR and workforce management platform.
• CornerstonecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Cornerstone learning and development platform.
• DayforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Dayforce global HCM platform.
• ICIMScoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ICIMS talent acquisition platform.
• SwipeclockcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Swipeclock hiring and applicant tracking solution, including WorkforceHub. Swipeclock is a Verified First partner with significant revenue share from the partnership.
• APS PayrollcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with APS Payroll for simplified background check and drug screen solutions within payroll and HR workflows.
• PayMastercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with PayMaster HCM platform including payroll, time & labor, and HRIS.
• VolgisticscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Volgistics volunteer management software via VF Connector browser extension. Streamlines volunteer onboarding and background checks within the Volgistics platform.
• MinistryPlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with MinistryPlatform church management platform via API. Allows churches and religious organizations to order background screening without leaving their ministry platform.
• ACS TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ACS Technologies church management solutions (Realm, ACS, PDS) and MinistryPlatform via browser extension or API. Serves over 50,000 ministry partners.
• JobAddercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with JobAdder cloud-based recruitment platform via VF Connector browser extension.
• Infinite Talent BrassRingcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Infinite Talent BrassRing HR products for talent acquisition and onboarding via VF Connector.
• SwipeclockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwipeclock is a referral partner earning significant revenue through the Verified First partner program. HR Consulting saved an estimated 33% in hard costs for drug and background screenings after switching to Verified First.
• MitratechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Tracker I-9 integration providing end-to-end I-9 compliance automation and document management.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider hosting Verified First applications. AWS alignment with SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and other compliance standards.
• MeasureOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership allowing applicants to instantly share employment records directly from payroll providers, significantly reducing turnaround times for employment verifications.
• AgentSynccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with AgentSync licensing validation tool for the insurance industry.
• SAP SuccessFactorscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with SAP SuccessFactors HCM platform.
• Oracle NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Oracle NetSuite cloud-based business management platform.
• eScreencoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for streamlined, paperless solution for ordering drug screens, physical exams, and occupational health services.
• AccredTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for integrated Driver Qualification File (DQF) solution providing audit-ready fleet management process.
• FMCSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationVerified First is an approved third-party administrator for FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries, enabling DOT-regulated employers to query the database for driver compliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Advantage: First Advantage is a publicly traded, large-scale background screening and identity verification provider serving enterprise and government clients globally. Comparable product breadth but with significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Accurate Background: Accurate Background is a privately held background screening provider offering criminal checks, verifications, drug screening, and ATS integrations. Directly comparable mid-market peer with a similar verticalized go-to-market approach.
• Asurint: Asurint is a privately held background screening provider offering criminal checks, verifications, drug testing, and HRIS integrations. Comparable mid-market positioning with overlap on transportation and healthcare screening verticals.
• Checkr: Checkr is a venture-backed, AI-first background screening platform serving enterprises and gig-economy platforms with API-driven criminal, identity, and continuous-monitoring checks. Directly comparable to Verified First on product (criminal, identity, drug, MVR) and ATS/HRIS integration strategy, but with materially larger scale and capital.
• IntelliCorp: IntelliCorp (a Vertical Screen company) provides background screening, drug testing, and occupational health services with a focus on regulated industries. Comparable product set and vertical specialization strategy.
• Cisive: Cisive is a background screening and compliance-focused provider with strength in healthcare and regulated-industry screening. Comparable to Verified First's healthcare/MedEx and transportation vertical specialization.
• Sterling: Sterling is a large, established background screening provider offering criminal checks, verifications, drug testing, and identity services with deep enterprise and global coverage. Closely comparable to Verified First's service portfolio and enterprise target market.
• InfoMart: InfoMart is a privately held background screening provider known for identity verification and ATS-integrated criminal screening. Comparable SMB/mid-market positioning and integration-led distribution strategy.
• HireRight: HireRight is a global background screening provider offering criminal, drug, MVR, and verification services with strong enterprise, transportation, and healthcare verticals — directly overlapping Verified First's product mix and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Certn: Certn is an emerging AI-driven background screening platform focused on global criminal checks, identity verification, and continuous monitoring. Comparable product offering with a more modern tech stack and international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VerifiedFirst
• Facebookfacebook.com/verifiedfirst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verified-first

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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