How do I order a Background Check?

Background checks can be purchased in two ways.

First, a tutor may elect to purchase a background check on their own behalf. Please note that this is not required by Wyzant.

Second, if you find a tutor you want to work with who doesn't have a background check on file, or if you wish to purchase an updated background check on that tutor, you can do so by following these steps.

In either case, the party ordering the check will be responsible for the fee of $15.99. All background checks are performed by Checkr. Please note that Wyzant does not have the ability to accept an externally purchased background check to a tutor’s profile, even if that check was run independently through Checkr.

1. From your Dashboard, click My Tutors found under the My Account drop-down menu. This will bring you to the Tutor Connections page.

2. Once on the Tutor Connections page, locate the tutor the background check is to be run on and click Order now from the Background Check column. Please note that you must first exchange messages with the tutor before you are able to purchase a background check on them.

3. Once you have clicked Order now, you will be directed to a page that confirms the name of the tutor as well as the cost of the check before they proceed.

4. Click Continue to payment. On this next page, you will be prompted to select an existing method of payment or add a new method of payment to purchase the check.

After selecting a payment method, you will be prompted once more to confirm you would like to purchase the check. Once you click Confirm purchase, the selected method of payment will be billed and the background check will be initiated.

Visit the Background Check Policy page to learn more about background checks.