New York State Background Checks.

Access New York criminal records at a fraction of traditional costs. Our proprietary screening products save employers around $60 per New York candidate, while delivering comprehensive criminal history data through exclusive NYS law enforcement partnerships.

What Makes Cursory Indicator NY™ Different.

Cursory Indicator New York™ (CI NY) is revolutionizing New York state criminal background screening through our exclusive access to NY law enforcement data - information not available in public records. This proprietary technology delivers the same comprehensive criminal history data as the NYS Office of Court Administration (NYS OCA), but at a dramatic 66% cost reduction.

While traditional NYS OCA searches cost $95 per candidate, CI NY provides the same thorough criminal history screening for just $32.50. By tapping directly into law enforcement data sources, we bypass the usual delays and costs while maintaining full FCRA compliance.

Our proprietary search technology captures:

  • Comprehensive misdemeanor and felony conviction records

  • Criminal history from local, town, city, and federal jurisdictions

  • Previously undisclosed misdemeanors missed by standard county searches

  • Results delivered in just 2 - 4 hours, not days

At $32.50 per search instead of $95, CI NY delivers superior results faster and more affordably than traditional background check methods. You get the same thorough criminal history data required for compliance, just without the premium price tag and lengthy turnaround times.

Ready to transform your New York background screening process? Download our whitepaper to learn more.

Important Note for NYC Employers: For searches within the five boroughs of New York City, we automatically default to the NYS OCA search due to current data availability. This ensures you receive complete and accurate records for all NYC candidates.

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Make Better Hiring Decisions with Advanced Criminal Record Screening.

Legal Compliance.

Background screening in New York State requires meticulous attention to regulatory requirements and data handling protocols. Many organizations overspend trying to maintain compliance through traditional methods.

Cursory Indicator NY ensures:

  • FCRA-compliant verification process

  • Direct law enforcement data access

  • Standardized evaluation criteria

  • Comprehensive audit documentation

  • Protected candidate privacy rights

Cost Optimization.

Traditional state-level screening creates significant overhead in recruitment budgets. Our proprietary solution reduces per-candidate costs by 66% while maintaining thorough criminal history verification.

Our technology delivers:

  • Rapid 2-4 hour turnaround

  • Comprehensive conviction data

  • Misdemeanor and felony records

  • Multi-county coverage

  • Automated compliance protocols

Implementation Excellence.

Modern hiring demands efficiency without compromising thoroughness. Our streamlined process integrates seamlessly into existing workflows.

CI NY provides:

  • Quick 48-hour implementation

  • 65+ ATS Integrations

  • Intuitive reporting interface

  • Dedicated support team

Note: Searches within NYC's five boroughs automatically default to NYS OCA verification for complete data coverage.

Trusted by Brands That Demand Excellence.

From high-volume to specialized services, CI NY™ delivers unmatched New York criminal record screening efficiency at significant cost savings. Our proprietary technology serves organizations hiring anywhere from 50 to 10,000+ employees annually across New York State.

How CI NY Works: Our Streamlined Screening Process.

Step 1: Identity Validation & Address History

Every thorough background check starts with precise identity verification. Before conducting any criminal record searches, we validate your candidate's identity and compile a comprehensive address history. This critical first step ensures we're searching the right jurisdictions for the right person.

Step 2: Initial Cursory Indicator NY™ Search

For candidates with New York State residence history, our proprietary CI NY technology accesses criminal record data through our exclusive law enforcement partnerships. This initial search provides rapid results at just $32.50 per name—a fraction of traditional costs.

Step 3: Clear Status Assessment

When the initial CI NY search returns no records—which occurs approximately 90% of the time—we can clear the candidate immediately. This efficient process delivers compliant results within 2 - 4 hours, allowing you to move forward with your hiring decision quickly.

Step 4: Tier 2 Verification (If Required)

If CI NY identifies potential criminal records, we proceed with mandatory Tier 2 research through the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA). While this verification step incurs the standard OCA fee, it's only necessary for a small percentage of searches and typically completes within 1.5 business days.

Background Screening Needs a System.

CI NY integrates directly with your ATS platform to streamline the screening process without disrupting your established hiring workflows. Our proprietary technology connects seamlessly with major applicant tracking systems, ensuring background checks become a natural extension of your recruitment process, not a bottleneck.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Yes, but only when Cursory Indicator New York™ reveals previous criminal convictions, conviction records, or other adverse information on the subject. If that happens, CI will do a primary source verification to obtain the most up-to-date court criminal record disposition data.

    Commercial Investigations only delivers misdemeanor and felony criminal record convictions to our clients. Any violations or dismissed cases do not get reported. When these additional criminal searches need to be run, third-party fees may be incurred.

  • On average, eight to ten percent of subject’s will need additional criminal record searches based upon the Cursory Indicator New York™ results to comply with the Primary Source Verification requirements of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

  • Cursory Indicator New York™’s criminal record search is exclusive to covering New York State.

  • The average turnaround time for Cursory Indicator New York™ is less than one business day. Usually within 2 - 4 hours!

  • Yes. Our criminal database has access to Federal, State, County, local, town, and even city court data.

  • Yes, when no adverse information is found, Cursory Indicator New York™ is compliant with the FCRA.

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What HR Leaders Are Saying.

“If you are in need of a new background checking service or are even interested in just exploring a different one, PLEASE contact CI. You won't be disappointed.”

- HR Manager, Bank Client

“We greatly appreciate the partnership we have with CI. They consistently meet our timelines and the reporting provided is concise. Would highly recommend CI!”

- HR Director, Healthcare Client

“We screen 1,000s of volunteers on top of our seasonal hires every year, and their system is the easiest we have ever used. I highly recommend CI for all your background check needs."

- HR Director, Nonprofit Client

How CI NY Maximizes Your Budget.

Discover how our proprietary New York State criminal record search technology is transforming traditional background screening economics. Our innovative solution reduces per-candidate costs by 66% while maintaining thorough criminal history verification and full compliance standards.

Watch our one-minute video to see exactly how CI NY helps organizations like yours optimize screening budgets without compromising on quality or compliance. Learn why leading employers across New York State are switching to our streamlined, cost-effective approach to criminal background verification.

Ready to reduce your background screening costs? Click below to see how CI NY delivers superior results at significant savings.

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Transform Your New York State Background Check Program.

Learn how CI NY™ can reduce your per-candidate screening costs by 66% while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. Our team will analyze your current background screening process and demonstrate how our proprietary technology can deliver significant savings for your organization.

Complete the form to schedule a consultation and receive a customized cost-savings analysis. Discover why leading organizations trust CI NY™ to optimize their New York State criminal record verification process.