Can I request a screening for myself?
Yes, you can run your own background check, get a verified report, and share it with future employers or clients on your terms.
In short: Yes. You can run a screening on yourself directly through Pescheck, choose which checks to include, and own the resulting report. Useful if you want to be ready for a hiring process or build a verifiable professional record.
Why someone might do this
A few common reasons candidates request their own screening:
- Proactive job searching: have a verified report ready to share with prospective employers, speeding up the hiring process
- Self-employed and freelance: clients sometimes want assurance before contracting; you can supply a recent screening on your own terms
- Roles that require it: certain professional certifications and roles need a recent screening on file
- Personal record-keeping: keep a documented account of your verified history
How to start
Request a personal background check and you will be guided through:
- Choosing your package, pick the personal background check package that fits your needs
- Paying directly, you pay for your own screening, with no organisation involved
- Submitting information, same secure flow as a normal screening (consent, ID upload, supporting info)
- Receiving your report, results go to you, not to a third party
What you control
When you run a screening on yourself:
- You decide which checks to include
- You pay directly and own the report
- We share the result with you only
- You decide who else gets to see it
This is different from being screened by an employer, in that case the employer sees the result first and may not share it with you automatically (though you can always request a copy).
What it costs
Pricing depends on which checks you include. See the personal background check page for current pricing and packages. The total is always shown before you authorise the screening.
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