What is the screening process that Service Professionals go through in order to become members of the ServiceMagic network?
1: Verify Trade License
ServiceMagic checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license.
2: Verify Insurance
We contact the insurance agent of the pro to confirm general liability insurance (bonding information for maid services, or cargo
valuation coverage for moving companies).
3: Verification of State Business Filings
For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it
is located.
4: Criminal Records Search
ServiceMagic uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the
owner/principal of the business.
5: Sex Offender Search
We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the
owner/principal of the company is located.
6: Bankruptcy Search
We use 3rd party data sources to check the history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them.
7: Legal Search for Civil Judgments
We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against
them.
8: Liens Search
We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them.
9: Identity Verification (SSN)
ServiceMagic verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies
primarily to smaller business entities.
10: Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup)
We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the
business.
1: Verify Trade License
ServiceMagic checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license.
2: Verify Insurance
We contact the insurance agent of the pro to confirm general liability insurance (bonding information for maid services, or cargo
valuation coverage for moving companies).
3: Verification of State Business Filings
For business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it
is located.
4: Criminal Records Search
ServiceMagic uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the
owner/principal of the business.
5: Sex Offender Search
We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the
owner/principal of the company is located.
6: Bankruptcy Search
We use 3rd party data sources to check the history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them.
7: Legal Search for Civil Judgments
We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against
them.
8: Liens Search
We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them.
9: Identity Verification (SSN)
ServiceMagic verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. This check applies
primarily to smaller business entities.
10: Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup)
We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the
business.
