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.

Note: Member service professional information confirmed as described above may change or expire over time; while ServiceMagic attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and confirms changes when notified, we cannot guarantee that profile and screening information is accurate. Therefore, we recommend that before working with a service professional you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. Last updated: 7/6/07.

Please see ServiceMagic’s Terms and Conditions for a full description of how we screen Service Professionals