Mobile-optimized platform where candidates enter their own data and provide e-signature consent from a phone or tablet. Eliminates paper forms, cuts data-entry errors, and puts the candidate in control of submission.
30+ years experienceFCRA-governedHRIS-integrated
Screening your team can adopt today
Candidates submit info from their phones. Criminal reports return in seconds. Drug tests route to 15,000+ nearby sites. No paperwork, no training marathon.
Why change
Stop losing hires to slow screening
Paper forms and manual searches add days to your timeline. Candidates abandon. Compliance gaps grow. ClearStar replaces all of it with mobile-first tools your team configures in minutes.
The old way
- ×Paper consent forms and manual data entry add days to every hire
- ×Candidates drop off when the screening process is clunky or confusing
- ×Manual criminal searches across jurisdictions create blind spots and delays
- ×Paper chain-of-custody forms for drug testing create errors and rework
- ×Compliance risk from inconsistent screening across states and industries
With ClearStar
- ✓Candidates enter info and e-sign consent from their phone in minutes
- ✓SmartScreen delivers FCRA-governed instant criminal reports in seconds
- ✓ClearMD digitizes drug test ordering with automated site selection near the candidate
- ✓ClearID validates government IDs with facial recognition for contractor verification
- ✓Industry-specific screening packages keep you compliant with FCRA, EEOC, and GDPR
The toolkit
Four tools that replace your entire screening workflow
Each product works standalone or together, and all integrate with your existing HRIS or ATS.
ScreenMeNow
Mobile-optimized platform where candidates enter their own data and provide e-signature consent from a phone or tablet. Eliminates paper forms, cuts data-entry errors, and puts the candidate in control of submission.
SmartScreen
Instant FCRA-governed criminal consumer report powered by Equifax data networks. Checks incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries. Flat-rate pricing with no state surcharge surprises. Available in the United States.
ClearMD
Digital drug and clinical test ordering with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection based on candidate location, real-time status updates, and integrated MRO services. Customizable testing panels per industry.
ClearID
On-the-spot identity verification using government ID validation and facial recognition. Captures and authenticates IDs, performs tamper detection, extracts biographic data, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie.
How it works
From job offer to cleared hire in four steps
Start fast and see the difference within weeks.
Connect your HRIS or ATS
ClearStar integrates with all major HRIS systems via API. Your team triggers screenings from the tools you already use - no separate login required.
Candidate submits from their phone
ScreenMeNow sends a mobile link. The candidate enters their info, reviews disclosures, and provides e-signature consent in minutes. No paper, no fax, no rekeying.
Screenings run automatically
SmartScreen returns instant criminal results. ClearMD routes drug tests to the nearest collection site. ClearID verifies contractor identities on the spot. Everything tracks in real time.
Review and hire with confidence
Results compile into a single compliant report. Your team makes the call with full visibility into every check, every registry, and every verification.
30+Years in background screening
15,000+Drug testing collection sites
185M+Incarceration records searched
1,900+Jails covered by SmartScreen
Good to know
Common questions about getting started
What services does ClearStar offer for employment screening?+
ClearStar offers pre-employment background checks, drug and clinical testing, employee monitoring, access control, contractor screening, global background checks, social media screening, occupational health screening, and compliance and security services. Everything integrates with all major HRIS systems to speed up hiring and eliminate operations errors.
How does ScreenMeNow improve the screening process?+
ScreenMeNow lets candidates enter their information and provide e-signature consent directly from a mobile device. It eliminates paper forms, reduces data entry errors, and speeds up verification by putting the process in the candidate's hands.
How fast can our team adopt ClearStar?+
ClearStar integrates with your existing HRIS or ATS via API, so your team triggers screenings from tools they already use. Candidates receive a mobile link and submit their own data. No lengthy training cycle or separate platform to learn.
What is SmartScreen and how does it work?+
SmartScreen is ClearStar's instant criminal screening solution, powered by Equifax data networks. It delivers FCRA-governed consumer reports in seconds by checking incarceration and sex offender registries across 1,900+ jails, 30+ prisons, and 50+ registries. It uses flat-rate pricing with no state-imposed surcharge surprises. SmartScreen is available in the United States.
What industries does ClearStar serve?+
ClearStar serves Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Technology, Non-Profits, Retail, Staffing and Recruiting, Tenant Screening, and Transportation. Each industry package addresses the specific compliance requirements and screening needs for that sector.
How does ClearMD handle drug and clinical testing?+
ClearMD digitizes the entire testing workflow with electronic chain-of-custody forms, automated collection site selection based on candidate location, real-time status updates, integrated MRO services, and customizable testing panels. It eliminates paper forms and reduces administrative overhead.
What is ClearID?+
ClearID uses on-the-spot ID document validation and facial recognition to verify the identity of contract workers. It captures and authenticates government-issued IDs, performs tamper detection, extracts biographic data, and matches the ID photo against a live selfie.
How long has ClearStar been in the screening industry?+
ClearStar has over 30 years of experience providing background and medical screening services to employers globally.
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