A background check typically takes between a few minutes to five business days to come back, depending on the type, complexity, and scope of the check. Quick checks like driving records or basic criminal records can be completed in minutes or hours, while more comprehensive checks including employment, education, or multi-jurisdictional criminal records may take several business days. Factors such as manual record retrieval, cooperation from third parties, and the number of checks involved influence the timeframe. Overall, most employment background checks average about 2 to 5 business days for completion.
