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Applicant Information Release
Free applicant information release form — a job candidate authorizes a background check and information verification.
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This free applicant information release covers Scope of Check, Acknowledgment, Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice (if applicable, US) with 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Applicant Information Release
Applicant Name: [Name] · Position Applied For: [Title] Date: [Date]
I authorize [Company Name] to conduct a background check, which may include verification of my employment history, education, and, where applicable and permitted by law, criminal history and credit history relevant to the position.
Scope of Check
[ ] Employment verification [ ] Education verification [ ] Criminal background check [ ] Credit check [ ] Reference check [ ] Driving record (if role requires driving)
Acknowledgment
I understand this information will be used solely to evaluate my candidacy, and that I may be entitled to a copy of any report obtained, per applicable law.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice (if applicable, US)
[If a third-party background check company is used: include the required FCRA disclosure and authorization language — this is a specific legal requirement, not optional boilerplate.]
Applicant signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In the US, background checks performed by a third-party consumer reporting agency trigger specific Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure, authorization, and adverse-action notice requirements — a generic release alone is not sufficient; work with your background-check vendor's compliant forms.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 3 standard sections: Scope of Check, Acknowledgment, Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice (if applicable, US)
- 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this applicant information release template really free?
Yes — this Applicant Information Release template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this applicant information release cover?
This hr template includes Scope of Check, Acknowledgment, Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice (if applicable, US). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Employment documents sit on top of a mix of federal, state, and sometimes city labor law — at-will employment rules, required notices, and what you can and can't put in writing all vary. Have an employment attorney or HR professional confirm this fits your jurisdiction before you use it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 4 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free hr and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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