Sterling
Sterling Identity offers secure, fast, and convenient biometric and identity verification services across various industries, with nearly 800 service locations in the US.
Services
Sterling Identity offers a range of services including fingerprinting, identity verification, and biometric data collection. These services support various industries such as financial services, transportation, government, and defense. The company provides convenient, secure, and appointment-free fingerprinting services, with results often returned in less than an hour. They also offer fingerprint-based background checks, FBI record retrievals, and streamlined onboarding processes for businesses and background providers.
Fingerprinting Technology
Sterling Identity uses advanced fingerprinting technology that includes a touchscreen interface and trained technicians to assist with capturing fingerprints. The process features immediate feedback on fingerprint quality to minimize the chance of rejection. Results for a Criminal History report from the FBI are often returned in less than 10 minutes for electronic delivery. This ensures a fast and efficient service for individuals and businesses.
Nationwide Fingerprinting Network
Sterling Identity operates the largest single-sourced network of fingerprinting locations in the United States, with nearly 800 service locations across 700 cities. Their Identity Network provides biometric collection and verification facilities in all 50 states and Washington DC. Over 75% of the US population is within a 30-minute drive of a Sterling Identity fingerprinting location. These locations are staffed with trained personnel and ensure a professional environment for all services offered.
Partnerships and Integrations
Sterling Identity partners with Inquiries Screening to provide live scan fingerprinting for government and defense sectors. They also offer easy integration with HR systems using their API, facilitating simplified onboarding processes for background providers and their customers. One of the few organizations authorized by the FBI, Sterling Identity can channel fingerprints for background checks, drawing data from 25,000 law enforcement agencies, 72 million criminal fingerprints, and 50 million civil fingerprints.