Forms & Documents
Employment Screening Compliance Forms
The following compliance forms are available for download to help clients understand their compliance obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE SET OF DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDED SOLELY AS A COURTESY. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. USE OF SAMPLE DOCUMENTS OR PROCESSES MADE ACCESSIBLE BY AMERICAN DATABANK IS ENTIRELY OPTIONAL. THEREFORE, IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH SAMPLE DOCUMENTS OR PROCESSES IN PART OR WHOLE, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT SUCH DOCUMENTS/PROCESSES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED YOUR OWN (NOT THAT OF AMERICAN DATABANK). PLEASE CONSULT WITH COUNSEL AS APPROPRIATE TO CONFIRM THAT YOUR DOCUMENTS/PROCESSES COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) can be read in full here.
Source: Federal Trade Commission Website
Federal Disclosure Form
FCRA Sample Form
State Law Notices
Some states have additional laws regarding background screening.
Sample Pre-Adverse Action Letter (Employment
FCRA sample form
FCRA Summary of Rights
A summary of your major rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
EVS Terms and Conditions
Equifax required form. Employment Verification Services (EVS) Terms and Conditions must be signed by all users of Equifax services.
Federal Authorization Form
FCRA Sample Form
ALL applicants must sign this form before processing a background check.
California Notice
To be provided to CA applicants/employees.
Sample Adverse Action Notification (Employment)
FCRA sample form
Summary of Rights for Victims of Identity Theft (English)
Summarizes consumer rights in the event of identity theft.
California Credit Report Release Form
Credit reports for California require a separate Release Form.
Federal Investigative Consumer Report Notice
An additional notice regarding investigative consumer reports
NY 23-A Form
To be provided to NY applicants/employees.
Sample Adverse Action Notification (Non-Employment)
FCRA sample form
Summary of Rights for Victims of Identity Theft (Spanish)
Summarizes consumer rights in the event of identity theft.