Background checks are helpful in a variety of contexts, though they are most commonly used for governance or employment screening, entering into partnerships, approvals of applications to coach sports, or approvals of new members among private groups. Depending on your objective, a check may only include some of these services.

• Employment verification
• Criminal record checks
• Litigation history
• Asset and liability verification
• Credit checks
• Character, via

- Social media activity

- Public statements

- Organizational affiliations

- References

Note that the party's consent will be required for most of these services.