The First Step of Every Background Check, Done Right
A Social Security Trace confirms the name and addresses associated with an applicant's SSN - which is exactly why it's included in every Sapphire package, not sold as an upsell.
SSN Trace and Past Address Search included in every Basic, Enhanced, and Premium package.
Skip This Step and the Rest of the Check Is Guesswork
You can't search jurisdictions you don't know about.
Without a reliable address history, a criminal search may miss counties and states an applicant actually lived in.
Name and identity mismatches happen.
An SSN trace surfaces name variations tied to the number, which matters when court records are filed under a slightly different name.
Some providers treat this as an optional add-on.
Building a background check without a proper identity and address foundation risks searching the wrong places entirely.
Built Into Every Package, Not Sold Separately
Sapphire’s Social Security Trace and Past Address Search are included in every package – Basic, Enhanced, and Premium – because they’re the foundation every other search in the report depends on.
Confirms names and addresses historically associated with the SSN
Surfaces the jurisdictions worth searching for criminal history
Included in every Sapphire package at no additional cost
Paired with National Sex Offender Registry and Terrorist Watchlist searches in every package
How the SSN Trace Fits Into Your Background Check
Applicant Provides Information
Basic identifying information is collected as part of the applicant’s authorization and intake.
Trace Runs First
The SSN Trace and Past Address Search establish the identity and address history behind the report.
Criminal Searches Follow
Results guide which counties and states are searched for criminal history.
Full Report Delivered
Everything is compiled into a single report, typically in as little as the same day.
PART OF EVERY SAPPHIRE PACKAGE
Checks from $22.50 flat - no published rate card games
Reports reviewed by Sapphire's in-house team, not run on autopilot
FCRA-aligned process, PBSA-accredited
Results available in as little as the same day
SSN Trace FAQs
Do I need to order an SSN Trace separately?
No – it’s included automatically in every Sapphire package (Basic, Enhanced, and Premium).
What information do you need from the applicant to run one?
Basic identifying information collected during the applicant’s authorization and intake process.
Can an SSN Trace confirm someone's identity on its own?
It confirms names and addresses historically associated with the number – it’s one part of a full identity and background picture, not a standalone identity verification.
Why does this matter for the criminal search that follows?
It helps identify every county and state an applicant has actually lived in, which is what determines where a thorough criminal search should look.
Is this included in the $22.50 Basic package?
Yes – it’s included in Basic, Enhanced, and Premium at no additional cost.
Start With a Solid Foundation.
Every Sapphire background check starts here – included at every package level.
Included in every package · Confirms identity & address history · FCRA-aligned