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Verify Trade License |
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ServiceMagic checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license. |
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Verify Insurance |
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We contact the insurance agent of the pro to confirm general liability insurance (bonding information for maid services, or cargo valuation coverage for moving companies). |
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Verification of State Business Filings |
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For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it is located. |
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Criminal Records Search |
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ServiceMagic uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business. |
| 5. |
Sex Offender Search |
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We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located. |
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Bankruptcy Search |
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We use 3rd party data sources to check the history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them. |
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Legal Search for Civil Judgments |
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We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against them. |
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Liens Search |
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We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them. |
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Identity Verification (SSN) |
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ServiceMagic verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies primarily to smaller business entities. |
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Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup) |
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We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the business. |
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Note:
Member service professional information confirmed as described above may change or expire over time; while ServiceMagic attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and confirms changes when notified, we cannot guarantee that profile and screening information is accurate. Therefore, we recommend that before working with a service professional you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. Last updated: 7/6/07.
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| Please see ServiceMagic’s Terms and Conditions for a full description of how we screen Service Professionals |
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