How to Build Your Own National Crime Search (NCS)
Replace National Crime Search (NCS) with a custom build. Affordable Background Checks Made Easy
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 27 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 27 features
Screening(6 features)
Detection of drug abuse through background screening
Comprehensive background checks for employment screening purposes
Affordable background checks specific to healthcare industry
Background screening services for international records
Background checks for identifying ideal tenants
+1 more in this category
Search(5 features)
Court researcher conducted searches of county criminal records
Criminal history searches across multiple states
Sex offender registry searches and verification
Criminal history searches within single state jurisdiction
Search and verification of social media profiles
Compliance(4 features)
I-9 and E-Verify verification solution for employment eligibility
Tools and assistance with Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance including adverse action letters
Management system for I-9 and E-Verify documents
Professional Background Screening Association accreditation
Pricing(3 features)
No monthly minimum charges required
No account setup fees on majority of services
Only pay for searches you run with no hidden fees or minimums
Verification(3 features)
Verification of educational history and credentials
Verification of employment history and work records
Verification of social security numbers
Packages(2 features)
Individual search add-ons available to customize screening packages
Pre-built screening packages including Essential, Enhanced, and Expanded tiers
Management(1 features)
Dashboard for submitting and managing disputes including FCRA Section 605(C) requests
Partnership(1 features)
Co-branded crime search partner program for resellers
Cost Calculator
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