Verified Credentials, Inc. Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Accreditation

Online, May 22, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Verified Credentials, Inc., the leader in background screening since 1984, has successfully demonstrated compliance with the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is formally recognized as Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) Accredited.

The BSCC oversees the application process and validates that background screening organizations seeking accreditation meet or exceed a measurable standard of competence.
To become accredited, Verified Credentials passed a rigorous, independently-conducted onsite audit of its policies and procedures as they relate to six critical areas:

- Consumer protection
- Legal compliance
- Client education
- Product standards
- Service standards
- General business practices

Governed by 56 strict professional standards of requirements and measurements, the BSAAP accreditation has quickly become a nationally recognized seal of achievement for background screening organizations.

"As a NAPBS founding member, we have upheld the highest industry standards to provide top quality background screening information and innovative solutions. We are proud of the distinction that BSAAP compliance affords us, further proving our commitment to our industry and clients," said Chad Ross, President at Verified Credentials, Inc. "Achieving NAPBS accreditation demonstrates that our policies, operational processes, fiscal transparency and focus on compliance are of the highest level. As we uphold these rigorous industry standards, Verified Credentials clients are assured, with the BSAAP Accreditation seal, that we deliver the best background check information possible."

About Verified Credentials, Inc.
The leader in background screening since 1984, Verified Credentials delivers background screening solutions with industry-leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service. With more than 29 years of experience and knowledge in background screening and more than 40 products and services available, Verified Credentials goes the extra mile to streamline the background screening process, saving time and ultimately money. For more information on Verified Credentials, call 800.473.4934 or visit our website at www.verifiedcredentials.com.

About NAPBS
Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit trade association, the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) represents the interests of more than 700 member companies around the world that offer tenant, employment and background screening. NAPBS provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry, and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state and local regulations. For more information, visit www.napbs.com.