Fast, compliant background checks for Michigan employers.

AccuSourceHR is PBSA-certified. Get accurate Michigan background checks fast, without exposing your company to FCRA compliance risk.

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THE BASICS

What is a Michigan background check?

A Michigan background check is not one-size-fits-all. Most employers run a commercial, name-based criminal history search through a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) like AccuSourceHR. That search covers criminal court records and public databases across Michigan and beyond. However, employers in regulated industries, such as healthcare organizations with staff who have direct access to patients, face an additional layer of requirements. Under Michigan's Workforce Background Check program, administered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and its Bureau of Community and Health Systems, those employers must obtain state and federal fingerprint-based criminal history checks through Livescan fingerprinting while AccuSourceHR currently does not conduct or facilitate fingerprinting or fingerprint-based searches. The state fingerprint check runs through the Michigan State Police (MSP) Criminal History Records unit, while the federal check runs through the FBI.

Navigating Michigan screening requires managing both federal and state requirements simultaneously. The FCRA governs every employer that uses a third-party CRA, requiring a standalone written disclosure, written consent before screening begins, and a defined adverse action process when a report influences a hiring decision. EEOC guidance adds another obligation: individualized assessment before you deny employment based on criminal history. Knowing which framework applies to your organization, and when MSP Livescan fingerprinting is required versus a commercial name-based check, is where many Michigan employers run into compliance risk. AccuSourceHR builds every screening program to current federal and Michigan-specific requirements, so you can hire faster without cutting compliance corners.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Build the right Michigan background screening package

Every check is built to the specific compliance requirements of Michigan hiring and quality-reviewed before delivery.

OIG LEIE Exclusion Check

Mandatory for employers participating in federally funded healthcare programs; searches the OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities before hire.

Criminal History Search
(Name-Based, Multi-Jurisdictional)

Searches criminal records, court records, and public databases across Michigan and beyond; industry best practice for most employers.

SSN Trace and Identity Verification

Confirms candidate identity and surfaces aliases and prior addresses to ensure your criminal search is scoped correctly from the start.

Employment History Verification

Cross-checks job titles and dates of employment directly with former employers to confirm what the candidate has reported on their application.

Education Verification

Confirms degrees and credentials through primary-source contact with institutions, catching the discrepancies that frequently surface during screening.

Professional License Verification

Confirms that state-issued licenses, such as nursing or medical credentials, are active and in good standing through the relevant Michigan licensing board.

Sex Offender Registry Check

Searches the National Sex Offender Registry, to which the Michigan sex offender registry reports, to identify registered offenders. Especially relevant for roles involving contact with minors or vulnerable adults.

Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)

Searches Michigan DMV records for license validity, violations, and suspensions; recommended for any role involving driving responsibilities.

Credit Report

Searches credit history for roles with financial responsibilities; requires FCRA permissible purpose documentation and written candidate consent before ordering.

Drug Testing

Panel type and method vary by employer policy and role; recommended for safety-sensitive positions and required for DOT-regulated commercial drivers.

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INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Michigan screening programs built for your industry

One size never fits all. We tailor business rules and packages to the way your industry hires in Michigan.

INTEGRATIONS

Connects to the ATS & HRIS you already use

Connects to the ATS and HRIS you already use. Order checks, track progress, and view results without leaving your workflow. SourceDirect integrates with virtually every major platform through a modern RESTful API.

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WHY ACCUSOURCEHR

More than a vendor, a true screening partner

Just 5% of screening companies are PBSA-certified. AccuSourceHR is a Founding Member, pairing enterprise-grade data security with proactive account management and real human support.

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SOC 2 Type II Certification

Audited for security, availability & data privacy

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PBSA Founding Member

Among the accredited 5% of screeners

Overall Enterprise Pre-Employment Screening Leaders

HRO Baker’s Dozen

Top-rated enterprise screening provider

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G2 High Performer

Consistently named a G2 High Performer

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted by employers who hire at scale

I appreciate that AccuSourceHR, Inc. consolidates all the information in one spot and does the research for us. The detailed reports make it very easy to review and decide, and it's easy to find people and their attempts to complete their portions. I also find it helpful that you can search either by person or by order type. The initial setup was very simple, and the customer care team was very helpful and informative.
Arij V.
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The ability to check the status within the AccuSourceHR portal. It shows exactly when the ETA is and which counties/cities are still pending. Customer Service is always prompt, efficient and very helpful!
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