30+ years in screeningFCRA-governed instant reportsIntegrates with all major HRIS

Background check results in seconds, not weeks

SmartScreen delivers the industry's first FCRA-governed instant consumer report, powered by 185M+ incarceration records. Flat-rate pricing, no manual searches, no surprise fees.

Talk to the ClearStar team about a screening program built for your industry.

SecondsTo FCRA-governed instant consumer reports
185M+Incarceration records powering coverage
1,900+Jails covered by SmartScreen searches
15,000+Nationwide drug testing collection sites

The toolkit

One platform for every screening need

From instant criminal checks to identity verification, each product removes a specific bottleneck in your hiring pipeline.

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SmartScreen

The industry's first FCRA-governed instant consumer report. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons and 50+ registries, powered by Equifax data networks. Flat-rate pricing, no manual searches. Available in the United States.

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ScreenMeNow

Candidates enter their information and provide e-signature consent right from their mobile devices. No paper forms, fewer data entry errors, faster verification.

3

ClearMD

Digitizes drug and clinical test ordering with electronic chain of custody forms, automated collection site selection, real-time status updates and integrated MRO services.

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ClearID

On-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition to verify contract workers' identities. Captures government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection and matches the ID photo to the person.

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Industry-specific programs

Tailored screening for healthcare (OIG, FACIS, credentialing), manufacturing, aerospace and defense, transportation, retail, staffing, hospitality and more.

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Integrations and APIs

Connects into all major HRIS systems and ATS platforms, speeding up the hiring process and eliminating operations errors.

The difference

What changes with SmartScreen

SmartScreenTraditional screening
FCRA-governed instant consumer report+×
Results in seconds, no manual searches+×
Flat-rate pricing with no state surcharge surprises+×
Coverage across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, 50+ registries+×
Standalone or integrated with your ATS and HRIS+×

Step by step

From candidate invite to compliant report

A simple route from setup to steady output.

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Candidate submits from their phone

ScreenMeNow guides applicants through information entry and e-signature consent on any mobile device, with no paper forms.

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Screening runs instantly

SmartScreen searches incarceration and sex offender registries and returns an FCRA-governed consumer report in seconds, with no manual searches.

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Results land in your system

Reports flow into your HRIS or ATS through built-in integrations and APIs, so your team decides without switching tools.

Good to know

Questions hiring teams ask

What services does ClearStar offer for employment screening?+

A comprehensive suite including pre-employment background checks, drug and clinical testing, employee monitoring, access control, contractor screening, global background checks, social media screening, occupational health screening, and compliance and security services. ClearStar integrates into all major HRIS systems, speeding up hiring and eliminating operations errors.

How does ScreenMeNow improve the background screening process?+

Candidates enter their information and provide e-signature consent directly from their mobile devices. This eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and speeds up verification so employers can confirm candidates faster.

What is SmartScreen and where is it available?+

SmartScreen is ClearStar's instant criminal screening solution, powered by Equifax's proprietary data networks. It delivers FCRA-governed consumer reports in seconds with flat-rate pricing and nationwide criminal record coverage. SmartScreen is available in the United States.

How does ClearMD streamline drug and clinical testing?+

ClearMD digitizes the ordering, tracking and management of drug and clinical tests, eliminating the errors and hassles of paper forms and reducing administrative burden for employers.

What is ClearID and how does it verify worker identities?+

ClearID uses on-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition to quickly verify the identity of contract workers, confirming individuals are who they claim to be, which is especially valuable in sensitive work environments.

What industries does ClearStar serve?+

Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Technology, Non-Profits, Retail, Staffing and Recruiting, Tenant Screening, and Transportation. Each solution addresses the compliance requirements specific to that sector.

How long has ClearStar been in the screening industry?+

ClearStar has over 30 years of experience providing employment intelligence to clients globally.

Next step

Screen your next hire in seconds

Book a call to see how SmartScreen, ScreenMeNow, ClearMD and ClearID fit your hiring pipeline and compliance requirements.

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