Bchex Pricing Overview
Per-check pricing for organizations needing essential pre-employment screening. Multi-jurisdictional criminal database, sex offender registry, watchlists, and county verifications. No setup fees, no subscriptions — pay only for the checks you run.
- Applicant Portal Background Access
- Addresses, Names, & DOB Verification
- Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal Database
- National Sex Offender Search
- Global, US and State Watchlists
- Government Sanctions Database Search
- Real-Time County Record Verifications
- Applicant Express Mobile Entry Tool
- Real-Time ETA Notifications
- FCRA-Compliant
- PBSA-Accredited
- SOC 2 Type 2 Certified
- Average Turnaround Time Under 24 Hours
Mid-tier per-check pricing including 7-year address history with unlimited county searches. The most common configuration for mid-market employers running pre-employment background checks.
- Everything in Basic
- Unlimited Counties (7-year Address History)
- Average Turnaround Time Under 24 Hours
Comprehensive per-check pricing including federal criminal records and unlimited jurisdictions. Designed for regulated industries and roles requiring the deepest standard screening.
- Everything in Standard
- Federal Criminal Record
- Unlimited Jurisdictions (7-year Address History)
- Average Turnaround Time Under 24 Hours
Continuous post-hire criminal monitoring that alerts employers when a current employee is charged with a crime — typically within days of the arrest. Closes the gap between a one-time pre-employment background check and ongoing workforce risk. Optional Sex Offender Registry monitoring add-on available. Pricing is per-monitored-employee, per-year, with volume tiers.
- Continuous Nationwide Criminal Monitoring
- Real-Time Alerts on New Criminal Charges
- Optional Sex Offender Registry (SOR) Monitoring
- Compliance Documentation
- HRIS Integration for Auto Enrollment / Offboarding
- Volume Pricing for 1,000+ Monitored Employees
- Dedicated Account Management
- FCRA-Compliant
- PBSA-Accredited
- SOC 2 Type 2 Certified
Free forever for one location. Unlimited check-ins, badge printing, and email/SMS notifications. Works on any iPad, phone, or tablet — no hardware required.
- Unlimited Check-Ins
- Badge Printing (hardware required)
- Email & SMS Notifications
- Optional Check-Out
- Optional Kiosk Use
- Visitor Photo Capture
- Visit History Log
- Real-Time Dashboard
- Works on Any iPad, Phone, or Tablet
- No Hardware Purchase Required
Driver's license scanning, instant Sex Offender Registry and Security Watch List screening, and real-time hit alerts. Includes 100 DL scan / SOR check-ins per month. Save 40% with annual billing — $29.99/mo billed annually.
- Everything in "Free"
- 100 DL Scan / SOR Check-ins included monthly
- Driver's License Scan
- Sex Offender Registry (SOR) Instant Search
- Security Watch List (SWL) Instant Search
- Email Alerts on Hits
- SMS Alerts on Hits
- Block List Management
- Pre-Arrival Visitor Screening
- Save 40% with Annual Billing
Most popular tier for school districts, nonprofits, and recreation organizations. Continuous monitoring on recurring contacts, with 1,000 monthly monitored contacts included. Save 37% with annual billing — $49.99/mo billed annually.
- Everything in Performance
- Continuous Contacts Monitoring
- 1,000 Monthly Monitored Contacts Included
- Driver's License Scan
- SOR / SWL Instant Search
- Email & SMS Hit Alerts
- Block List Management
- Pre-Arrival Visitor Screening
- Real-Time Status Change Alerts
- Save 37% with Annual Billing
Multi-location deployments with custom check-in workflows and dedicated support. Used by large school districts and organizations across the United States.
- Everything in Elite
- Custom Check-ins
- Multiple Locations
- Custom Add-ons and Support
AI-assisted adjudication that applies your organization's screening policy consistently across every background check report. Reduces manual review time while maintaining FCRA-compliant individualized assessment workflows. Pricing is per-adjudicated-report and scales with screening volume. Available as an add-on to Bchex Core Screening.
- AI-Assisted Report Adjudication
- Access To AVA - The Adjudication Virtual Assistant
- Custom Adjudication Matrix per Organization
- Consistent Screening Policy Application
- Reduces Manual Review Time
- FCRA-Compliant Individualized Assessment
- Integrates with Bchex Core Screening
- Full Audit Trail per Adjudication Decision
- Adverse Action Workflow Support
- Configurable by Role and Department
- SOC 2 Type 2 Certified
SecureVolunteer is the all-in-one volunteer platform from Bchex — purpose-built for K-12 schools, nonprofits, youth programs, sports organizations, faith-based organizations, and healthcare volunteer programs. One system to promote, screen, and manage your entire volunteer program: branded events portal, background screening with flexible payment splits, self-service volunteer portal and mobile app, digital ID cards, and automated approval workflows.
- Branded Volunteer Events Portal
- Volunteer Opportunity Listings & Sign-Up
- Mass Email & SMS Communication
- Newsletter & Engagement Campaigns
- FCRA-Compliant Background Screening
- Flexible Payment Splits (org / volunteer / shared)
- Self-Service Volunteer Portal & Mobile App
- Digital Volunteer ID Cards
- Automated or Manual Approval Workflows
- Volunteer Hours Tracking & Reporting
workforce safety platform. Pre-employment background checks start at $26
per check with no setup fees and no subscriptions — pay only for the
checks you run. Volume discounts are available for organizations
running 50+ checks per year.
management (free tier available), Chex365 for continuous post-hire
criminal monitoring, Insight+ for AI-assisted adjudication, and
SecureVolunteer for end-to-end volunteer program management. Custom
pricing is available for industry-specific compliance needs in
healthcare, K-12 education, transportation, financial services, and
nonprofit organizations.
Consumer Reporting Agency, and SOC 2 Type 2 certified. Backed by the
Bchex Triple Guarantee.
Bchex has 10 pricing editions. A free trial of Bchex is also available. Look at different pricing editions below and see what edition and features meet your budget and needs.
within 24 hours; if a qualifying order is delayed, the report's on us.
Satisfaction — not satisfied, you don't pay. Best Price — find a
better price, we'll match it. State and county government surcharges
may apply on certain searches. All pricing in USD.
