> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.idenfy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Criminal Background Check

> Run criminal background checks across USA databases for arrest records, warrants, and prosecution history using the iDenfy dashboard tools.

Criminal check performs a search across the USA databases for any records of criminal activity.

<Accordion title="Examples of data sources">
  * Criminal Prosecutions- Arrest Records- Warrant Lists- Criminal Newsletters & Press Releases- Most Wanted- Sex Offenders- Corrections/Inmate Data- Child Support Violations- Open Court Cases- Early Release & Parole Lists- Career Offenders

  And more…
</Accordion>

**Check returns:**

* Offense
* Offense class
* Offense description
* Offense level
* Sentence date
* Court name
* Court case number
* Release date

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-182032.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W&q=85&s=7a65533e58fce6070fbc65d25f3f4bc9" alt="image-20250710-182753.png" width="1142" height="602" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-182032.png" />

## How to Perform Check

You can adjust settings so that the AML check runs automatically during verification.

1. Go to ***Settings → Identity verifications (KYC) → AML & fraud prevention***
2. Check the **Criminal background check** to turn it ON

This will perform all checks, including **Criminal,** for all KYC verification automatically

<Note>
  **Automatic** check will only be performed on **USA-issued** documents
</Note>

## How to Check and Perform

1. Open the **ID verification**
2. Click on the **•••** (three dots) at the bottom and select **Criminal Background Check**
3. Click **Check**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/CrWZQeQ70wKRga_q/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20260731-163741.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CrWZQeQ70wKRga_q&q=85&s=77c76185de0fbb4aa5c4461de08f2edd" alt="image-20260731-163741.png" width="1599" height="951" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20260731-163741.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/CrWZQeQ70wKRga_q/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20260731-163827.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CrWZQeQ70wKRga_q&q=85&s=418e89a6a663cf7ee852b93d2456fc9e" alt="image-20260731-163827.png" width="1135" height="177" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20260731-163827.png" />


## Related topics

- [AML and Fraud Prevention](/guides/dashboard/settings/aml-fraud-prevention.md)
- [AML Directives](/guides/compliance/aml-directives.md)
- [Full Feature List](/guides/dashboard/setup/full-feature-list.md)
- [Verification Details](/guides/dashboard/kyc/verification-details.md)
- [Liveness Checks](/guides/dashboard/kyc/liveness-checks.md)