30+ years experienceFCRA-governed instant reports15,000+ drug testing sites

Background checks in seconds, not days

ClearStar puts hiring back in fast-forward with instant criminal screening, mobile candidate onboarding, and digital drug testing. Move from offer to day one without the wait.

3 months of free background screening available for qualifying teams - includes all surcharges.

30+Years of screening expertise
185M+Incarceration records in SmartScreen
15,000+Nationwide drug testing sites
1,900+Jails covered for instant checks

Process

From job offer to cleared hire in three steps

A simple route from setup to steady output.

I

Candidate self-onboards on mobile

ScreenMeNow sends a link. The candidate enters their info and e-signs consent from their phone - no paper, no back-and-forth.

II

Screening runs automatically

SmartScreen checks 185M+ incarceration records and sex offender registries in seconds. ClearMD routes drug tests to the nearest of 15,000+ collection sites. ClearID verifies identity on the spot.

III

Results land in your HRIS

ClearStar integrates with all major HRIS and ATS systems, so cleared results flow straight into your hiring workflow without manual data transfer.

Capabilities

Four tools that shrink your time-to-hire

Each product targets a specific bottleneck in the screening pipeline so nothing slows you down.

I

SmartScreen

Instant FCRA-governed criminal consumer reports powered by Equifax data networks. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries. Flat-rate pricing with no surprise surcharges. Available in the United States.

II

ScreenMeNow

Mobile-optimized platform where candidates enter their own information and provide e-signature consent from a phone or tablet. Eliminates paper forms, cuts data entry errors, and puts verification control in the candidate's hands.

III

ClearMD

Digital drug and clinical test ordering with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection by candidate location, real-time status updates, and integrated MRO services. No more paper-form bottlenecks.

IV

ClearID

On-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition for contract workers. Captures and authenticates government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie in seconds.

The difference

What changes when you switch

ClearStarTraditional providers
Instant FCRA-governed criminal reports in seconds+×
Mobile candidate self-onboarding with e-signature+×
Flat-rate pricing with no surprise state surcharges+×
Digital chain-of-custody for drug testing+×
Facial recognition identity verification for contractors+×
100% U.S.-based support including after-hours+×
Industry-specific compliance packages+×
Integrates with all major HRIS and ATS systems+×

Answers

Questions hiring teams ask before switching

What services does ClearStar offer for employment screening?+

ClearStar offers 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. Everything integrates into all major HRIS systems to speed up hiring and eliminate operations errors.

How does ScreenMeNow improve the background screening process?+

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

How fast is SmartScreen for criminal background checks?+

SmartScreen delivers FCRA-governed instant consumer reports in seconds. It checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries powered by 185M+ incarceration records. SmartScreen is available in the United States.

What industries does ClearStar serve?+

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

How does ClearMD streamline drug and clinical testing?+

ClearMD digitizes the entire drug and clinical test ordering process with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection based on candidate location, real-time status updates, and integrated MRO services. It eliminates paper-based processes and reduces administrative overhead.

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

ClearID uses on-the-spot ID validation and facial recognition to verify the identity of contract workers. It captures and authenticates government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie, enhancing security in contractor management.

How long has ClearStar been in the background screening industry?+

ClearStar has over 30 years of experience in the background screening industry, delivering employment intelligence solutions to clients globally.

Ready when you are

Start screening faster this week

Qualifying teams get 3 months of free background screening - including all surcharges. Book a call to see SmartScreen, ScreenMeNow, and ClearMD in action.

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