Three things have happened in the past five years that make it easy for you to conduct your own background checks: One is the computerization of public records. Nearly all major counties in the U.S. have their public records in computer format. In a lot of cases, you can get the information you need just by placing a phone call to the country clerk; he or she can then do a computerized search while you wait!

Internet posting of public records is the second. What's more, many counties now have websites on which they've posted some or all of their computerized public records. All you need is the correct website. Find background check information.