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Collect full legal name, date of birth, and other identifying details
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Define the purpose and scope of the investigation
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Gather your full legal name, previous names, date of birth, Social Security number, and past addresses
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Define the purpose and scope of the background check
Get the person’s written consent if required by law
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Contact your local police department or national criminal records office
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Determine what type of background check you need
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