FCRA-Compliant · Ohio-Based · Nationwide

Background checks you can certify, not just hope for.

Comprehensive, compliant screening that helps you make confident hiring decisions — verified by real analysts, delivered in 24–48 hours.

Trusted by 10,000+ organizations · incl. Fortune 500 hiring teams
99.8%
Accuracy Rate
24–48hr
Turnaround Time
24/7
Support
10,000+
Clients Served
Nationwide Services · Ohio Roots

Deep local knowledge, national reach.

Based in Ohio, ACE Background Check provides comprehensive screening services across all 50 states. Our understanding of local regulations combined with nationwide reach ensures accurate, compliant background checks wherever your business operates.

From our Ohio headquarters we've served businesses throughout the Buckeye State for years and expanded that expertise nationwide. Local precision, national capability — the ideal partner for your hiring needs.

◆ Comprehensive screening in all 50 states◆ Ohio-based expertise

Major Ohio Counties We Serve

  • Cuyahoga — Cleveland
  • Franklin — Columbus
  • Hamilton — Cincinnati
  • Summit — Akron
  • Montgomery — Dayton
  • Lucas — Toledo
  • Stark — Canton
  • Butler — Cincinnati suburbs
  • Mahoning — Youngstown
  • Lorain — W. of Cleveland
Comprehensive Screening Solutions

Every check, from a single search to a full dossier.

The tools you need to make informed hiring decisions — sourced, verified, and QA-reviewed.

Industry Dossiers

Screening built for your regulatory world.

How It Works

A four-step chain of custody.

Cutting-edge technology with expert human oversight — accurate, compliant reports, fast.

STEP 01

Submit Request

Complete our secure form with candidate information and screening requirements.

STEP 02

Verification

Our team searches relevant databases and jurisdictions directly at the source.

STEP 03

Quality Review

Every result undergoes comprehensive QA and compliance verification.

STEP 04

Secure Delivery

Receive detailed reports through our secure portal with actionable insights.

Popular Screening Packages

Choose the depth your role requires.

Every plan includes our core features and dedicated support.

Tier 1

Core Credentialing

Essential identity and criminal screening for fast, confident entry-level and high-volume hiring.

SSN trace · National criminal · Sex offender registry
Tier 2 · Most Popular

Workforce Compliance

Broader verification for regulated and client-facing roles that demand a documented, defensible file.

Everything in Tier 1 · County criminal · Employment & education
Tier 3

Full Risk Assessment

Our deepest review — financial, licensing, and federal records for leadership and fiduciary positions.

Everything in Tier 2 · Federal criminal · Credit & license · Watchlists
What Our Clients Say

Trusted, year after year.

They're always right on top of my background requests and I typically get them within a day or two. If there are questions on the findings, they're great to explain and help me understand. Highly recommend them.

Bryan Echols
Echols Heating & A/C Inc.

The ACE team has always been very easy to work with, prompt, and professional. I feel the prices are very reasonable too. I'll continue to use ACE for all of my new hires.

Ashley Misner
New Leaf Veterinary Clinic

I've always been impressed by their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence. I would confidently recommend ACE to anyone.

Jeff Archer
Archer Life Financial LLC
Industry Partnerships

Trust reinforced by professional excellence.

Committed to the highest standards of ethics and FCRA compliance — verified, high-integrity screening data.

Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)

  • Strict adherence to industry ethical standards
  • Dedicated to legislative advocacy and education
  • Best practices in consumer protection

Public Record Retriever Network (PRRN)

  • Verified, hands-on public record research
  • Commitment to the PRRN Professional Code of Ethics
  • High-accuracy data retrieved direct from the source
Get Started

Request your first screening.

Tell us about your hiring needs — a specialist will respond within one business day.

Turnaround
Most reports in 24–48 hours
Compliance
Full FCRA compliance & bank-level encryption
Existing clients