Instant Checkmate is an internet site and program that enables users to find out detailed information on nearly anyone including criminal history, phone numbers, addresses, and much more. As you would expect, this data and information is compiled from a number of different sources, all of which are public records. They use national, state, and local databases as well as a large sex offender database. Additionally, the platform used by the website is very fast and efficient, even establishing a secure connection before conducting each new search.

Available Searches

Search Inquiries	Services	Accuracy Grade
Background Search		A
People Search		A
Criminal Background Search		A
Reverse Phone Number Search
Reverse E-mail Search

• Background Search
  The basic background check offered by Instant Checkmate is incredibly comprehensive. They use over 30 different data points and use a number of different public records systems and databases. Best of all, you can get started without needing to know everything about your target. Of course, the more you do know, such as a city and state, the more accurate your results will be.
• People Search
  By just typing in a name and a state, you can begin your people search. This is actually the strength of the Instant Checkmate site, which then goes out and scours a vast number of online public records files and databases. All of this enables you to see a number of possibilities, based on your chosen state. Of course, you may also choose to conduct a national people search.
• Criminal Background Search
  The criminal background search is the most comprehensive option. In addition to displaying all of your target’s address history, it also delves into a number of state and federal criminal records. This can include any type of arrest records as well as the dispositions and sentences of any criminal activity.

Case Study

In order to give the Instant Checkmate site a careful and honest review, it always helps to use it in an effort to find a real person. This could be seeing how easily and quickly it enables you to find your own information. Or, in this case, you can do what we did: search for the CEO of Instant Checkmate! To help ensure we were checking on the right person, we conducted prior research about the company to find out the individuals’ name, as well as more information. Gathering as much information prior to your search is always recommended when getting the background check of someone you are not completely familiar with.

Our preliminary research led us to search for Instant Checkmate CEO, Joey Rocco into the search box on the main page of the ICM site. We also put California as the state in order to limit the results to only those most relevant. The site actually returned more than 100 possibilities. However, we think they also have some type of ranking algorithm as the target person was actually listed in position number one or two. The actual search appeared to be quite comprehensive as it had a filling up bar which also indicated when it was searching Federal, State, or County databases. Overall, we were impressed with the process.

Key Features

Since this site uses over 30 different data points in order to conduct their searches, we think you will like it no matter which option is chosen. The standout feature of this site is clearly the basic people search. This is also normally the place where most people begin their searching adventure, so it is a perfect match to the market. It is easy to use: just type in a name and a state and off you go. The real magic is in how to search through the possibilities to find your actual target. Just make sure to include all relevant information.

Fees

The Instant Checkmate site offers membership options, which makes their pricing structure much clearer than most of their competitors. You may choose from a single month, 3-month, or even 6-month membership plan. All prices are a bit below average and the reports offer an exceptional amount of information. Incidentally, all membership plans offer an unlimited amount of searches and reports.

It should be noted that while at first there doesn’t appear to be a free trial. However, there is a special trial membership offered. To access the $1.00 5-day trial go through the process of procuring a report. When you get to the page in which you pay, attempt to exit out of the site and a notification will pop up.

Methodology

As with all credible online people search websites, Instant Checkmate accesses a number of different public records databases and information sources. These include Federal, State, and even County databases. The site claims that they access of 30 different data points in order to compile everything. This claim is certainly reflected in the reports.

Reliability

Try things out for yourself by running a few sample searches for yourself, family members, and friends. This should certainly convince you that the reliability offered here is excellent. In fact, it earns one of our top ratings in this regard. It is reliable and accurate, not to mention fast.

Safety & Security

The nice thing about this site is the fact that you know it is secure. Each time they conduct a search it tells you in the window that it is establishing a secure connection. There is no need to worry that a person’s private information is ever compromised, since they only pull from public records sources.

Customer Support

Obtaining customer support or having a question answered is simple here. To begin with there is a comprehensive page of frequently asked questions. Additionally, you will find a toll-free phone line that is open 24 hours during the week and extended hours on the weekends. Not to mention that you may send the company an email any time you like. Most messages are answered within a few hours. There are even options to connect with the company via social media.

Bottom Line

The bottom line to the Instant Checkmate site is that it combines ease of use with tons of helpful features and brings together a lot of information. In other words, it accomplishes the goal of allowing you to find anyone, quickly and accurately. This is a great site on which to execute a people search.