If you search online, you will find many Background Check Consent Forms.
These forms appear free at first, but when you try to download them after filling them out, you’re hit with a hidden paywall.
Also, some of these forms are in PDF format, so you won’t be able to customize them.
We have solved that problem for you!
In this article, we will be sharing two Background Check Consent Form Templates: a black and white one, and a colored one.
Both these templates are designed in Google Docs so that they can be edited as needed, and most importantly, they are 100% free with no sign-up required.
You just have to click on the “Get this template” button, then on the “USE TEMPLATE” button, and you can start using the template.
Usage Note: These templates are free to use for both personal and commercial purposes. However, redistribution, resale, or uploading these templates to other websites or platforms for download or sale is strictly prohibited. Please respect the effort that went into creating these resources by using them responsibly.
Background Check Consent Form (B&W)
This is the first template. We’ve made it look professional by keeping the colors black and white to give it a formal look. The contents are neatly organized in tables.
This consent form can be used by employers, landlords, volunteer organizations, and other decision-makers to get clear written permission to conduct background checks.
So, whether you are screening for employment, housing, or volunteer work, this template makes sure you have the legal documentation of the applicant’s consent.
This template includes:
- Applicant Information Table (name, address, SSN, DOB, license, etc.)
- Clear legal disclosure statement explaining the background check process
- Authorization and consent section with space for signature
- Summary of FCRA rights
- Optional checkbox section for state-specific notices (CA, MN, OK)
- Employer use section to record check types and staff handling
- Additional Notes section for special instructions or remarks
Ideal for:
- Employers & HR departments
- Landlords screening rental applicants
- Volunteer coordinators or nonprofit organizations
- Contract agencies and staffing firms
- Legal or compliance teams needing proof of written consent
- Anyone needing a free, editable, and legally sound background check authorization form without the hassle of sign-ups or subscriptions
Background Check Consent Form (Color)
This is the colored version of the same document.
We’ve changed the font color, table border color, and table header background colors to give the form a more modern look.
