Deel has partnered with Certn to bring fast and accurate Background Checks to your company.

You can add a background check whenever you create a new contract for a direct employee, or you can add it to an existing contract in the Contracts tab.

Only clients in the United States and Canada can add background checks at this time

In this article:

Add a background check to new contract

Add a background check to existing contract

Add a background check to a new contract

✅ Step 1 – Create new contract

Select the People  tab on your home page and follow the steps to create a new contract.

✅ Step 2 – When you reach the Coverage & Compliace step, click Add Background Check

There will be a one-time fee of $49 USD to add a background check.

For more details about Certn and the background check that will be performed, please see our Frequently Asked Questions about background checks.

Click Next to connect to your Certn account.

✅ Step 3 – Create your Certn account

If you don't already have an account with Certn, click Proceed to continue. 

Deel will provide Certn with your company name, email address, phone number, name, and Tax ID.

A Certn representative will contact you to validate the information and complete the signing process.

Add a background check to an existing contract

✅ Step 1 – Open employee contract

Select the (1) Compliance & Documents tab from your home page and (2) click on a direct employee's name.

Then click (3) Start Now to begin the background check process.

There will be a one-time fee of $49 USD to add a background check.

✅ Step 2 – Create your Certn account

If you don't already have an account with Certn, click Proceed to continue. 

Deel will provide Certn with your company name, email address, phone number, name, and Tax ID.

A Certn representative will contact you to validate the information and complete the signing process.

For more details about Certn and the background check that will be performed, please see our Frequently Asked Questions about background checks.