Address verification is often considered insignificant by most applicants, but what they don’t realize is that most companies run an address verification to ensure the authenticity of your information and to track an employee in case of any organizational requirement.
Various fraud investigations show that there exists a huge discrepancy in the residential address that employees provide as it is quite easy to fake it. When you avail our Address Verification service, we send an investigatory officer on a visit to gather information on your whereabouts at the given address.
Once the address is verified, you will be issued a detailed report, which will easily give your profile/resume an edge over other applicants applying for a job. It will reflect genuineness and credibility and also give your prospective employer a positive image about you.
Address Verification Benefits
- Mitigate the risk of errors in verifying Address and cost of a bad hire through consistent research methodologies that achieve fast results
- Speed time to hire and reduce administrative costs by outsourcing time-consuming, screening tasks to a specialized team of verifiers located throughout the world .
- Improve the candidate experience by demystifying and expediting the verification process via an easy way to upload documents, check status and receive alerts via laptop, desktop, smartphone and tablet.
- Improved quality of hire
- Reduced negligent hiring risks
- Enhanced regulatory compliance
- Improved workplace safety
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Address Verification Service (AVS) is a process used to confirm that the residential or permanent address provided by a person is accurate and legitimate. In the context of employment, AVS typically involves verifying a candidate’s current or previous address through physical verification, documentation, or database checks.
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Identity Validation
Confirms that the candidate is who they claim to be and helps prevent identity fraud or impersonation. -
Background Check Accuracy
Ensures the background verification (criminal record, credit score, etc.) is conducted with the correct jurisdictional data. -
Legal & Compliance Requirements
In many industries (e.g., finance, defense, government), address verification is a legal or compliance requirement. -
Reducing Risk of Fraud or Ghost Employment
Ensures the candidate exists at a traceable location, reducing the chances of fake profiles or absentee employees. -
Emergency or Legal Communication
Employers may need to contact employees or their families during emergencies or for legal notices. -
Loan/Asset Liability Risk (For Internal Background Screening)
If the company offers salary advances, company property, or sensitive data access, knowing the employee’s verified address helps assess the risk and safeguard assets.
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Document Verification
Utility bills, rent agreements, Aadhaar card, driving license, voter ID, etc. -
Field Visit
A third-party agency may visit the address physically to confirm residence. -
Digital/Database Verification
Through official databases like UIDAI, credit bureaus, or government portals. -
Telephonic Confirmation
Calls to the person or references at the address for verbal confirmation.
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