What a background investigation covers
A database printout is not an investigation. Our licensed investigators combine primary-source records with field work, and every finding is verified before it reaches your file. Depending on the scope you choose, a report may include:
- Criminal history at the county, state and federal level, including arrests, convictions and pending matters
- Civil litigation history, judgments, liens and bankruptcies
- Identity verification, address history and known aliases
- Employment, education and professional license verification
- Corporate affiliations, officer and director positions and UCC filings
- Real property, vehicles, vessels and aircraft
- Business and community reputation, drawn from interviews with former associates and employers
- Physical surveillance, where the matter warrants it
Who relies on our background checks
Criminal defense and civil attorneys use our reports to vet witnesses, opposing parties and experts. Companies use them before hiring executives, admitting partners or signing with a vendor. Landlords, lenders and family offices use them to reduce the risk of a bad decision. Individuals use them before entering a business or personal relationship where trust matters.
Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance
When a background investigation supports an employment, tenancy or credit decision, it falls under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Ashenoff & Associates complies with the FCRA when furnishing information uncovered through background and due diligence investigations, so the results can be used as intended without exposing you to liability.
Background checks with a Latin America dimension
Many of the people and companies our Miami clients need to check have roots in Colombia, Venezuela and elsewhere in Latin America. Our bilingual investigators work with public records and trusted contacts in the region to complete the picture, and we assist clients in those countries who need a background investigation on someone in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a background investigation take?
A records-based report is typically delivered within a few business days. Investigations that include interviews, out-of-state records or international inquiries take longer, and we set expectations at the outset.
Is a private investigator background check legal in Florida?
Yes. Ashenoff & Associates holds Florida Agency License A8900408 and works within state and federal law, including the FCRA where it applies.
Do you conduct background checks on people outside the United States?
Yes. Through our international network we regularly conduct inquiries in Colombia, Venezuela and other Latin American countries.