About Instant Checkmate
Instant Checkmate is a public records search service. All of the information is generated by searching public records from federal, state and county databases and compiling it into a report. You can look up addresses, phone numbers, social media profiles, driving records, arrest records, demographic data and a variety of other information.
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Pros
- Unlimited reports with subscription
- Detailed reports
- Easy to use
- Use 30 data points for reports
Cons
- Not a traditional background check
- Subscriptions automatically renew
Bottom Line
Instant Checkmate searches multiple databases to create an easy-to-read report. Subscriptions come with unlimited reports. All information is public record and cannot be used for employment screenings.
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What is Instant Checkmate?
Instant Checkmate lets you look up a person’s information by typing in their name, age and location in the search console. Instant Checkmate asks you questions about the person as it searches databases to narrow results down to the right match.
Once you have a match, you purchase a membership subscription to access the report. A subscription gives you access to unlimited reports for as long as you are enrolled.
You can look up the following information and more using Instant Checkmate:
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Date of birth
- Location
- Job histories
- Criminal records
- Sex offenders registration
- Voter registration
- Census data
- Social media profiles
- Bankruptcy history
Strict guidelines dictate how and why you can use a public records search service. Instant Checkmate is not a consumer reporting agency, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prohibits using Instant Checkmate to look up any information governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Before using Instant Checkmate, make sure you review the guidelines of what you can and can’t do with the information found on its site.
Instant Checkmate cost
Instant Checkmate offers two subscription plans. Both plans give you access to unlimited reports. The company bills one-month subscriptions every 30 days and three-month subscriptions every 90 days. Instant Checkmate offers a five-day free trial. The trial option shows up on the checkout page after several minutes.
| Plan | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Five-day trial | Free |
| One-month | $34.78 |
| Three-month | $27.82 ($83.47 total) |
| Reverse phone lookup | $4.99 |
Membership subscriptions automatically renew every 30 or 90 days unless you cancel before the start of the next payment period. If you sign up for the five-day trial and don’t cancel before it expires, you’re automatically charged $34.78, the one-month subscription rate, every 30 days until you cancel. You can cancel your membership through your online account or by phone.
Instant Checkmate FAQ
- Is Instant Checkmate safe?
- Yes, Instant Checkmate is safe. The company has a verified Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate and uses 128-bit encryption. Instant Checkmate also runs malware checks with Norton Antivirus software daily.
- Does Instant Checkmate notify the person you’re searching?
- No, Instant Checkmate does not notify any search subjects.
- Is Instant Checkmate legal?
- Yes, it is legal to use Instant Checkmate, but it is illegal to use the service to look up any information governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including screening someone for employment, a lease or credit eligibility. Make sure you follow the search guidelines when using Instant Checkmate.
- Is Instant Checkmate free to use?
- No, Instant Checkmate is not free. You must sign up for a membership. Memberships start at $27.82 a month and give you access to unlimited reports.
- Is Instant Checkmate worth the price?
- Yes, if you need the company’s service, it is worth the price. Even though the information on Instant Checkmate comes from public records, you would have to search through each individual federal, state and county database to find the information. Instant Checkmate compiles it all into one easy-to-read report, and all subscriptions include unlimited reports.
Is Instant Checkmate legit?
Instant Checkmate saves you time searching through numerous government databases to find the information you need. Sometimes people aren’t who they say or keep things from you that they don’t want you to know. Using Instant Checkmate helps you verify someone’s identity before meeting them in person or going into business with them, which protects you in the long run. Instant Checkmate is not a substitute for a traditional background check, however.
Instant Checkmate Reviews
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I wanted to do a background check on someone my child was starting to date. I had some concerns. This Instant Checkmate gave me the information for me to follow up on to make sure my child would be safe. All is well. THANK THANK THANK YOU!
So far the services have been very accurate and informative especially as a Single Woman constantly being hit on by Men from other countries on Social media! I've found many of them to be nothing but ghosts and catfishing! You can never be too careful. Thank you for your service!
Agent Raven out of San Diego, California… gave me EXCELLENT customer service!!!! She is VERY FRIENDLY!!!! I could feel her smile and enthusiasm over the phone. She has EXCELLENT PEOPLE SKILLS!! Not only did she cancel my service (dissatisfied with it), she resold me into another plan that I’ll be paying monthly. And ALL BECAUSE OF RAVEN, Your co. WILL STILL BE…. KEEPING MY BUSINESS!!!! Instant Checkmate needs to hire MORE employees like Raven!!!! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND your company offer Raven a training position to train some of the other DEADBEAT AGENTS working the phones!!!! Thank you, Scott
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I called to question a charge (to a credit card I don't use anymore (but is still activated)) from Instant Checkmate (IC). I need to say upfront the the person I talked to (Lindsey (sp?)) was very courteous and helpful. That being said, although it was my responsibility to notice, I guess, I would've appreciated it if IC had a program in place to help with these "double accounts" (again, I take responsibility).
Additionally, I found that, for people who call to question billing items, IC could lower the rate paid for the "all services" account from almost $35/month to $16.95/month. I am recently retired and looking to lower my bills wherever I can; I would also have greatly appreciated it if IC had done this for me earlier (I use IC occasionally to try to locate old friends, but have considered many times canceling, due to the high (in my opinion) cost. I do appreciate the lower cost, I guess I'll keep my subscription for a while longer. Again, kudos to Lindsey - she was very professional and very nice.
On 4-22-21 I was very fortunate to receive one if not the finest examples of assistance from a gifted professional customer service representative named Marisa. She combines her natural instincts with subject matter knowledge to quickly adjust her tempo of verbal exchange. Without patronizing me as a sick 73 year old customer exhibiting a need for slower, easy to understand and patient dialogue, she soon satisfied all of my questions. Additionally, she also educated me about, who, what, where and why explanations for my own further problem solving. Having that very important self confidence is extra work for so very kind of her to empower me.
Additionally, I also spoke with Marisa's supervisor named Genese and found another golden asset your company employs. My humble opinion as a seasoned educator of critical care Registered Nurses, Genese as a first line supervisor demonstrates she dedicates every working hour to personally mentor new agents to her own standard of excellence. I'm convinced that your wise promotion for Genese to a higher level of organizational improvement will offer Marisa her mentoring role. Respectfully, Charles F. ** and Mary Ann. PS; Please give these kind ladies our thanks and call for further.
I needed to find out the date of death of a person so I could request an informational death certificate from the County of Los Angeles for a property transaction where the title never got changed to the buyer. Checkmate had a special deal and it was very convenient and easy to use. I was suppose to cancel before the 30-day trial and totally forgot, but when I got the notice from PayPal I made a phone call and they not only canceled without a hassle, they refunded my money (I called the same day and hadn't used the service in the new month). The customer service rep was very helpful and understanding. I will definitely use this service next year when I start the search for classmates for my 50-year high school reunion!!
Your customer service agent was most helpful and was able to get to the bottom of the problem. It was that I was being double charged for an account that wasn’t even using. So at the end of it and they will give me a refund for that account that I wasn’t using and to straighten out and move forward to secure a promotional rate for my monthly subscription so I’m very pleased. Thank you very much.
Called the 800 number and my call was answered immediately. Nora asked questions to find out what I was after as not to waste our time. I really appreciated Nora’s thoughtful answers. She told me what the right answers were, NOT just what I wanted to hear. So refreshing considering the difficult situation that I’m trying to get answers to and a resolution for.
Use the program to get address info on long lost members of our organization. Very easy to use. Very friendly and useful when I had to ask for help. (once in over 18 months of daily usage). All steps are defined and easily read.
I was in need of getting several addresses for the family of a deceased relative. Service was good but I needed to go through another company to get results. This one was very expensive to use. I cancelled with both companies. Will not use again.
Talked with your person on the line and got the problem resolved in very short order. He was polite and effective. I wish there were more people out there doing their job as well as this gentleman. Was very satisfied with results. And that is what it is all about.
I called in due to a billing issue. The rep was able to not only handle my issue but exceeded my expectations with the resolution. Very easy to deal with… they even answered right away!!! 5 stars on customer service!!! Great hire!!!!
Instant Checkmate Company Information
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- Company Name:
- Instant Checkmate
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 2010
- Address:
- 3110 Camino Del Rio N Suite 400
- City:
- San Diego
- State/Province:
- CA
- Postal Code:
- 92108
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.instantcheckmate.com