Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Compliance

1. Overview of the FCRA

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., is a federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including consumer reports. Under the FCRA, any service that provides consumer reports must adhere to strict guidelines concerning data accuracy, user authorization, and consumer rights.

2. CountyRecordsCheck is Not a CRA

CountyRecordsCheck is not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) as defined by the FCRA. The preview search features, indexes, matched names, count estimates, and locked indicators provided on this website do not constitute a consumer report.

We do not assemble, compile, or evaluate data for the purpose of establishing a consumer's eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, tenant screening, or any other regulated transaction. The information on this site is provided strictly for educational and search funnel lead-generation purposes.

3. Prohibited Uses of Our Service

You are strictly prohibited from using any information obtained from this website to make decisions about:

• Employment: Screening job applicants, determining promotion eligibility, or evaluating current employees.
• Tenant Screening: Assessing potential tenants for residential or commercial property leases.
• Credit/Insurance: Qualifying individuals for credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, or insurance policies.
• Regulated Eligibility: Any other transaction or interaction regulated under the FCRA.

4. Gateway to Verified Reports

To obtain verified, compliant background checks, search queries are routed to our partner secure gateway platforms. These gateways operate in full compliance with the FCRA, requiring verified customer consent, business validation, and adherence to legal guidelines before final background checks are fulfilled.