/ Ordering Background Checks
Turnaround times
Most Ethur searches are automated and return in minutes. A few search types depend on county courts or manual verification and take longer — your report fills in progressively so you never wait for the slowest piece.
Typical turnaround by search type
| Search | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|
| National criminal database | Minutes |
| Sex offender registry | Minutes |
| Identity & SSN trace | Minutes |
| County criminal | Same day – 3 business days |
| Federal criminal | 1 – 3 business days |
| Employment / education verification | 1 – 3 business days |
| MVR (driving record) | Minutes – 1 business day, varies by state |
What can slow a report down
- County courts that require in-person research
- Employers or schools that respond slowly to verification requests
- Common names that require extra record matching
- Incomplete candidate information — the fastest fix is a complete invite