Hiring a nanny is one of the biggest trust decisions your family will ever make. Sure Check runs the same professional background check that nanny agencies use — for a flat $45. Most results come back the same day.
Run Nanny Background Check
Takes about two minutes — your account is activated within an hour.
What’s included in the $45 nanny background check
- Identity check (SSN trace) — confirms your nanny is who they say they are and shows where they’ve lived
- Nationwide criminal records search — checks criminal databases across the country
- Global, U.S., and state watchlists — screens against government and international watchlists
- National sex offender registry — checks every state’s registry
- Unlimited county criminal searches — we search every county your nanny has lived in over the past 7 years of address history, confirmed directly at the courthouse
- Driving record (MVR) — included in your check, and a must if your nanny will be driving your children. Every state charges its own fee to release driving records, so a small state fee is added at checkout.
One thing to know: every state charges its own fee to release driving records (MVR), and a few states and counties charge a small extra fee to release criminal records. Any fees are shown before you pay — no surprises. Here’s how those fees work.
Why use a real background check company?
You could type a name into a “people search” website, but those results are often wrong or out of date — and it’s actually against federal law to use them to make a hiring decision.
Sure Check is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and a member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). In plain terms, that means:
- We follow the federal law that covers hiring checks (the Fair Credit Reporting Act)
- Your nanny gives written permission before anything is run
- We confirm records at the source before they go on the report
- Your nanny can dispute anything that’s wrong
- You get a report you can legally use to make your decision
How it works
- Create your account. Click the button above or below to register — it takes about two minutes, and your account is activated within an hour. The form asks for a company name; as a family, just use your last name (for example, “The Smith Family”). You’ll add a card during signup, but you’re only charged when you order a check.
- Invite your nanny. Enter your nanny’s name and email. They get a secure link to give permission and fill in their own details — you never have to handle their Social Security number.
- Get your report. Most reports come back the same day — our average is 8 hours. If you have questions about anything in it, our U.S.-based team is a phone call away.
Common questions from parents
Do I need my nanny’s permission?
Yes. Federal law requires it, and it protects both of you. Your nanny signs the authorization online — it takes a few minutes.
How fast is it?
Your account is activated within an hour of registering, and most reports come back the same day you order.
Are there any other costs?
The check is a flat $45. The driving record (MVR) carries a state fee — every state charges its own — and a few states and counties add small fees to release criminal records. You’ll see any fees before you pay.
What if something shows up on the report?
You’ll see exactly what was found and where. Because we confirm records at the source and give your nanny the chance to correct mistakes, you can trust what you’re looking at before you decide. If something shows up that you’re not comfortable with, start by having a conversation with your nanny — there may be context, or the record may be wrong. If you then decide not to hire, follow the steps on the platform to start the adverse action process, which walks you through handling it the correct, legal way.
More about nanny background checks
- A guide to nanny background checks — what a professional check includes and how to get it right
- Order a household background check — our $45 family screening package, step by step
- State and court fees, explained
Questions? Call us at 866-949-5250 or email info@surecheckbackground.com. Our support team is based in Florida — real people, no chatbots.