State Background Check – Utah
In addition to other indispensable parts of the background screening process, a state background check gathers all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in several jurisdictions within a state.
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Background Checks
NCS makes hiring easy for our Utah customers! Whether you work in agriculture, finance, mining, construction, tourism, manufacturing, e-commerce or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Utah, it is legal for all private and most public employers to conduct inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history as part of the pre-employment background screening process. This includes reviewing conviction records.
NCS makes reading reports easy. Our criminal background checks report convictions and serious pending cases.
Criminal History Packages
Choose one of our featured criminal history packages, or bundle National Quick Check + Utah State Search, and add any optional individual services.
Recommended Packages
- National Quick Check + Utah State Search
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And more…
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring keeps you updated on:
- New arrests
- Pending cases
- Convictions
Employers who consider arrest records must follow FCRA and EEOC guidelines, and base disqualifications on job relevance with documentation at each hiring step.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County where offense occurred
- Sentence
How Far Back Do Records Go?
National Crime Search reports all convictions within 7 years.
Drug Screening
Employees can schedule drug screens at their convenience. DOT testing and random testing are available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
We simplify compliance with a digital system that guides Form I-9 completion and returns E-Verify results instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – Utah
Utah enforces ban-the-box regulations for public sector employers including counties and municipalities:
- Employers cannot ask about criminal history until after the interview.
- If no interview is conducted, inquiries must wait until a conditional job offer is extended.
Public employers should be aware of variations in local policies across jurisdictions.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy an expedited, compliant, and informed hiring process with National Crime Search’s comprehensive Criminal Background Checks.
Contact us today to learn how our services can integrate with your HR systems and help you hire confidently.
