Inline Reference is your go-to background check provider

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Inline Reference Check provides tailored Canadian background screening that uncovers the true potential of your people. Fast, compliant, and 100% human-verified.
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Entirely Canadian. We've helped thousands of organizations in North America

For over 25 years, we’ve been the trusted name in global candidate verification. Based in Canada and serving the world, we provide the clarity you need to hire with absolute confidence.

100% Canadian-Operated. Our expert team in Canada handles everything.

Why Canada’s Top Employers Trust Inline

We don’t just pull data; we provide context. Since 1997, Inline has been the boutique choice for organizations that value depth over "check-the-box" reporting.
  • 🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian: All researchers and data servers are located in Canada. No offshoring, no language barriers, and no compromise on privacy.
  • Rapid Results: Experience next-day turnaround or faster on criminal and credit checks without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Expert Interviews: Our references are conducted by trained professionals who know how to probe beyond a standard "yes" or "no."
  • Compliance First: We navigate the complexities of CPIC, FCRA, and provincial privacy laws so you don’t have to.

Everything You Need for a Confident Hire

Inline specializes in reference checks

Reference Checks

  • In-depth, tiered interviews with peers and supervisors to assess fit and leadership.
  • These are interviews conducted by Canadians, in Canada. We focus on getting at the details that matter to you
  • We've interviewed mayors and factory-floor workers. Our team is ready to connect with the meaningful connections for your next hire.

Best for: Key leadership and culture-critical roles.

Quick and efficient criminal record checks

Criminal Record Checks

  • Direct CPIC access for basic or enhanced (CRJMC) searches across Canada.
  • Multiple names are searched by our Police Partners, ensuring maximum coverage
  • Most results are returned within a few hours.

Best for: Security-sensitive positions and general hiring.

Inline's credit checks help you decide

Credit Checks

  • "Soft inquiry" reports that protect candidate scores while revealing financial reliability.
  • Obtain detailed credit information via our custom reports to identify any possible flags.
  • Most results are returned within a few hours.

Best for: Finance, accounting, and high-trust roles.

Looking for other checks? We have dozens, both local and international.

Rush Service
US Credit
US Criminal Checks
International Credit
Insolvency Search
Directorship Checks
Drivers Checks and Safety History
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Education Searches
Employment Verifications
ID Verifications
Social Media Checks
Securities Checks
Terrorist Watchlist Searches
Address Verifications
Exit Interviews
... and more
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Inline's background check reports are easy to read

Hiring made easier!

Request:

Send a candidate invite via our secure 2026-ready portal. We'll work with your candidate.

Verify:

Our Canadian team cross-references digital records and conducts human interviews.

Review:

Receive a clean, easy-to-read report that flags what matters most.

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Inline Reference transformed our onboarding. Their reports are more than data—they are a roadmap for our new hires' success.

Director of HR Toronto Tech Firm