Automated reference checks

Automated reference checks that save time, cut cost and build better teams.

Send structured reference requests in seconds. Referees answer on any device, and you get a scored, summarized report, usually within 24 hours instead of days of phone tag.

  • $18.00 per applicant
  • Advanced fraud detection
  • No monthly minimums
  • Up to 6 references per applicant
SAMPLE REPORT · ORC-24817
Jordan Ellis
Operations Manager candidate
Complete
87%Overall
confidence
  • Reliability9.2
  • Communication8.6
  • Leadership8.1
  • Problem solving7.8
Former managerAnswered 18 questions · via SMS · 9:42 AMDone
Peer, same teamAnswered 18 questions · via email · 1:15 PMDone
Direct reportText reminder sent · 3:00 PMPending
References are consistent and supportive across key competencies. One reference noted delegation as a growth area.
Request sent to report ready14 hrs 22 min
Why teams switch

Lower cost. Faster results. Smarter hiring.

70%

Lower cost

Save up to 70% compared with manual, phone-based reference checks.

<24 hrs

Faster turnaround

Most checks are completed in under 24 hours.

100%

Better decisions

Every candidate gets the same structured questions, so you compare like with like.

+0 headcount

Scale with confidence

Handle more hiring volume without adding recruiting headcount.

Advanced fraud detection

Catch fake references before they cost you a bad hire

Some candidates list friends, family or even themselves as references. Every check runs automated fraud screening, and anything suspicious is flagged on the report for your team to review.

  • Identity overlap: reference contact details that match the candidate's own email, phone or name
  • Device and network signals: a reference responding from the same device or location as the candidate
  • Contact verification: personal or disposable email addresses and unverifiable phone numbers given for a work reference
  • Answer patterns: near-identical wording across references and responses completed unrealistically fast
FRAUD SCREEN · ORC-24903
Taylor Brooks
Customer Service Lead candidate
Review
Former supervisorCompany email verified · unique devicePassed
Former co-workerMobile number verifiedPassed
Former managerSame device as candidate · answered in 2 minFlagged
One reference was submitted from the candidate's own device. Ask the candidate for a replacement reference before deciding.
How it works

From request to report in four steps

No calls to schedule and no notes to type up. Your team starts a check and moves on.

  1. About 30 seconds

    Start a check

    Enter the candidate's name, email and mobile number, or trigger it from your ATS. Pick a question set for the role.

  2. Candidate side

    Candidate adds references

    The candidate gives consent and enters their referees. You set how many and what kind.

  3. Any device

    References respond

    Referees get the request by email and text message and answer a short, mobile-friendly questionnaire. Automatic email and SMS reminders keep things moving.

  4. Usually under 24 hrs

    Review the report

    See scores by competency, verbatim comments and an AI summary of what references agree on.

See the full process

Platform

Everything you need to run reference checks at scale

Automated requests

Send reference requests by email and text message in seconds, with smart reminders built in.

Custom question sets

Tailor questions by role, seniority or industry, or start from our templates.

Multiple reference types

Verify employment, performance, character and more in one request.

Real-time dashboard

Track progress, view results and export reports instantly.

AI-powered insights

AI summarizes responses and highlights key takeaways and inconsistencies.

Secure & compliant

Enterprise-grade security and data privacy for candidate information.

ATS & HRIS integrations

Start checks from the hiring workflow your team already uses.

Mobile friendly

References can respond anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Simple, transparent pricing

Pay per applicant. No monthly minimums.

One price covers the whole check, with up to 6 references per applicant.

  • All standard reference check features
  • Up to 6 references per applicant
  • Fast turnaround, most in 24 hours
  • Secure reports and data storage
  • Volume discounts for high-volume hiring
Pay per applicant
$18.00/ applicant

Hiring at high volume? Ask about volume pricing.

Who we serve

Trusted by HR teams and recruiting firms across industries

From a single hire to thousands a year, the process stays the same: consistent questions, fast answers, clear reports.

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Professional Services
  • Nonprofit
  • Staffing & Recruiting
SOC 2 Type II AICPA SOC GDPR compliant
For background screening companies

Add reference checks to your screening menu

Consumer reporting agencies can resell or white-label OnlineReferenceCheck.com and offer clients automated reference checks alongside criminal, employment and education verifications.

Wholesale pricing

Buy at partner rates and set your own client price.

White-label option

Your logo, your colors, your report header.

Book your demo

See the difference for yourself

Book a demo and see how much time and money you can save. We'll walk through a live reference check and answer your questions.

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