Background Check Services in Miami

A background check should answer a defined question. Is a person’s work history accurate? Does a vendor’s business record match its proposal? Are two records about the same individual? The purpose shapes the research and the permissions needed.

FSO Guard’s licensed investigators provide background checks in Miami and South Florida. We compare records, verify identities and explain gaps. The report separates confirmed findings from information that still needs checking.

Background checks on people

The agreed scope determines which sources we review. An individual check may include:

Identity and address history. We check names and other identifiers to reduce false matches.
Relevant criminal records from lawful court and registry sources.
Available civil records, including lawsuits and judgments within the permitted scope.
Public financial indicators, such as bankruptcies, liens, filings and property transfers.
Employment, education, professional licenses and business roles.
News, public online material and other sources that help test the account provided.
References and interviews where appropriate to the purpose of the check.

Clients request checks for business deals, senior hires, household staff, vendors and legal matters. Some requests involve tenants or property transactions. The intended use is established before research begins.

Investigator obtaining certified court records for a background check in Miami

Background checks on businesses

A company review examines the available record behind a proposal. It can help identify inconsistencies before a contract or investment. Depending on scope, we check:

Business registration, status, history and related entities.
Owners and officers, with further checks on key people where appropriate.
Available liens, judgments, bankruptcy and secured-interest filings.
Relevant litigation, regulatory actions and complaints.
Sanctions records, watchlists and adverse media within the agreed scope.
Office locations, operations and references from past counterparties.

A complex transaction or dispute may need further field work. See corporate investigations and due diligence for options beyond a standard check.

Pre-employment and tenant screening (FCRA-compliant)

Employment, housing and credit uses may fall under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These checks require the appropriate purpose, disclosures and authorization. Any adverse decision must follow the applicable process. We coordinate the screening workflow with the client’s HR team or counsel.

FSO Guard provides employment and tenant screening across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Senior or sensitive roles may call for a broader agreed review. The scope remains tied to the permitted purpose.

Why a licensed investigator, not a website

Identity checks. A similar name is not enough to assign a record to someone.
Source review. Where needed, we check the underlying court or agency record rather than relying only on a database summary.
Professional data access. Licensed investigators use restricted-access databases lawfully, with a documented permissible purpose, that consumers cannot.
Clear interpretation. Reports explain findings, inconsistencies and missing information without treating every database match as a fact.
Controlled handling. Information is shared for the agreed purpose. Required disclosures are built into regulated screening workflows.
Documented findings. Sources and exhibits support review by the client and counsel. Investigators can testify about their work.

What we will not do

We do not access private accounts without authority or obtain protected records without a lawful basis. We do not accept checks intended for stalking, harassment or discrimination.

Ask how information will be obtained and how it may be used. Our guide explains what a private investigator can and cannot do.

How it works

Consultation. Define the decision, available information and screening process that applies.
Written scope. Agree on sources, locations, timing and a flat fee before work begins.
Research. Compare records and verify relevant findings. Conduct interviews if included in the scope.
Report. Receive a plain-language summary with sources and exhibits. We can walk you through the findings.
Follow-up. A case may call for asset research, observation, locates or TSCM sweeps under a separate agreed scope.

Cost and turnaround

Pricing is a flat fee per subject, based on scope and jurisdictions. Standard individual checks typically take one to three business days. Comprehensive reviews usually take one to two weeks. See private investigator costs in Florida for more on pricing.

Background checks in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach

FSO Guard Security Service holds Florida Private Investigative Agency License A 1000095 and Security Agency License B3100530. Investigators work in English, Spanish and Russian. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, including Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Call 888.881.8099, text us or explore private investigation services.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an investigator's background check different from an automated online search?

Online people-search sites scrape automated data with no verification: outdated addresses, mixed-up identities, missing court records. A licensed investigator verifies identity first, pulls records from the actual courts and agencies, uses professional databases available only to licensed investigators with a permissible purpose, interviews references when needed, and stands behind the report, including in court.

Is it legal to run a background check on someone?

Yes, when it is done lawfully. Public records, court files, corporate filings, licenses, news and open social media are lawful to research. Restricted data, including credit, driving records, certain personal identifiers, is governed by federal laws such as FCRA, GLBA and DPPA and requires a permissible purpose. When a check is used to decide on employment, housing or credit, it is a consumer report under FCRA and requires the subject's written authorization and specific procedures. We tell you which track your case falls under before we start.

Can you do pre-employment background checks for my company?

Yes. Employment screening is regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Florida law: the candidate must receive a standalone disclosure and sign an authorization, and adverse decisions follow a notice process. We run compliant pre-employment and volunteer screening and, for high-stakes hires, add investigative due diligence beyond the standard databases: litigation history, business affiliations, reputation and undisclosed conflicts.

What does a business background check include?

Corporate registration and standing, officers and owners, related entities, liens, judgments and UCC filings, bankruptcies, federal and state litigation, regulatory actions and licenses, sanctions and watchlists, media and reputation, and, when warranted, verification of the physical office, references from past counterparties and a check of the people behind the company. See also our corporate investigations and due diligence page.

How long does it take and what does it cost?

A standard individual background check is typically completed in one to three business days; comprehensive investigative due diligence on a person or a company takes about one to two weeks. Background checks are quoted as a flat fee per subject that depends on scope (basic, standard or comprehensive) and jurisdictions; we confirm the price in writing before we begin.