Thumbtack requires background checks for some of the services and professionals it connects customers to. Usually, these background checks are ordered and required from service professionals who work in fields that seek the most trust and safety, like home services, child care, pet care, and tutoring.
As a service professional working on Thumbtack, you can expect background check requirements when you create or update your profile. Background checks help Thumbtack establish your identity, your qualifications, and offer its customers peace of mind with the services provided.
To complete a background check on Thumbtack, you will be asked to provide personal information relevant to the background check provider. In most cases, you will also be asked for consent to the background check process. The thumbtack background check requirements partners conduct these checks, which include but are not limited to criminal history checks, identity verification, and professional license verification according to the nature of the services you offer.
After you initiate the background check process, it may take a few days to get the results. Thumbtack will notify you once background check results are available and update your profile accordingly. Background check results may sometimes result in your eligibility to offer certain services on the platform.