When hiring employees or contractors in Spain, ensuring compliance with regulations and verifying the candidate’s background is essential.
Global Background Screening (GBS) simplifies this process with transparent pricing, no setup fees, and a user-friendly platform that allows you to order background checks online in seconds.
Below, we’ll explore the services available for Spain and how GBS makes it easy to meet your employment background screening needs.
Why Choose Global Background Screening for Spain Background Checks?
Transparent Pricing: All prices are listed upfront with no hidden fees.
Easy Ordering: Order background checks anytime in just a few clicks. We take care of contacting your applicant and providing all compliant forms.
Compliant and Secure: GBS ensures compliance with GDPR regulations, protecting personal data throughout the process. Learn more about GDPR compliance here.
Certified Data Privacy Framework (DPF): GBS is certified under the Data Privacy Framework program, a Department of Commerce initiative. This certification affirms that GBS has adequate protection for personal data and allows us to transfer background screening data from Europe to the USA. GBS also complies with the UK Extension, European Union, and Swiss-USA Data Privacy Framework program principles, ensuring global data security and compliance.
Comprehensive Online Services: From Spain criminal records to civil and credit searches, GBS offers all the services you need in one place.
Fast Turnaround Times: Receive results on your employer dashboard, typically within 4-7 days.
Services Offered for Spain Background Checks
Spain Criminal Background Check
This service includes:
A criminal certificate issued by the Spain Ministry of Justice.
A terror watchlist search of over 5,000 global databases.
A search conducted through the Juzgados de lo Penal (state criminal court) based on the candidate's residential address.
Listed Price $89
Information Included:
All reportable criminal convictions.
The criminal certificate with validated with validation code
Turnaround Time: 4-7 days.
Spain Sex Registry Criminal Search
This search is recommended for positions involving work with minors, such as educators, pediatricians, and volunteers, as required by the 2015 Child and Adolescent Protection Act. To order, simply select the option under International Criminal Search: Spain with Sex Offenses Search for $125.
What’s Included:
Certificate of Sexual Offenses.
Detailed history of offenses in the sex registry.
Turnaround Time: 4-7 days.
This certificate highly recommended for individuals working regularly with minors. It provides deeper insights into an individual’s record compared to the standard criminal search.
Spain Civil Search
Covers all of Spain through the Commercial Courts.
Reports on negligence, breach of contract, and financial proceedings from the past 5 years.
Ideal for assessing candidates in roles involving financial or contractual responsibilities.
Turnaround Time: 4-5 days
Listed Price for a Spain Civil Search $179
Spain Credit Search
Includes derogatory information related to credit history, bankruptcy, and insolvency.
A valuable tool for evaluating financial trustworthiness.
Turnaround Time: 5-8 Days
Listed Price for Spain Credit Search $140 (Employment Purposes only)
Spain Motor Vehicle Check
Conducted through the DGT Jefatura de Trafico.
Verifies the authenticity of the candidate’s driver’s license, type of license, and expiration.
Note: This service does not include driving violations or abstracts.
Turnaround Time: 5-7 Days
Listed Price for a Spain MVR $99
GDPR Compliance on Background Screening
Global Background Screening adheres to GDPR standards, ensuring that all data is collected, processed, and stored securely and lawfully. This compliance is critical for maintaining privacy and protecting candidate data throughout the background check process. Learn more about GDPR from the official GDPR website.
How to Order Your Spain Background Check
Select Your Services: Choose from criminal checks, civil searches, credit reports, and more on our international background check portals.
View Transparent Pricing: Know exactly what you’ll pay with no surprise or setup fees.
Checkout in Seconds: Complete your order anytime, 24/7.
New Clients: If you're a new client, you'll receive a account setup form shortly after your first order and access to your screening dashboard.
Receive Results via Email: Get your comprehensive report within 4-7 business days.
Why GBS Stands Out
Global Background Screening offers unparalleled convenience, transparency, and compliance. Whether you need a basic criminal check or a more detailed search like a sex registry or civil report, GBS ensures your hiring process is thorough and stress-free.
Order your Spain background check today and experience the ease of GBS’s reliable and compliant services.
Spain Background Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is included in the Spain Criminal Background Check? The Spain Criminal Background Check includes a criminal certificate from the Ministry of Justice, a terror watchlist search covering over 5,000 global databases, and a search through the Juzgados de lo Penal (state criminal court) based on the candidate's residential address.
2. How long does it take to get results for a Spain background check? The standard turnaround time for Spain background checks is 4-7 business days.
3. What is the difference between the Spain Criminal Background Check and the Spain Sex Registry Criminal Search? The Spain Criminal Background Check provides reportable criminal record convictions and a criminal certificate dating back 7 years. The Spain Sex Registry Criminal Search focuses on offenses related to sexual offenses and dates back further, which is mandatory for individuals working with minors under the 2015 Child and Adolescent Protection Act.
4. Can I order both the Criminal and Sex Registry Searches together? Yes, you can bundle the Spain Criminal Background Check with the Sex Registry Search for $125 and receive both certificates.
5. What is the Spain Civil Search, and who should order it? The Spain Civil Search reports information on negligence, breach of contract, and financial proceedings from the past five years. It is ideal for assessing candidates in roles involving financial or contractual responsibilities.
6. Does the Spain Motor Vehicle Check include driving violations?No, the Spain Motor Vehicle Check verifies the authenticity of the candidate’s driver’s license, type, and expiration date. It does not include driving violations or a driving abstract.
7. Are your Spain background checks GDPR compliant? Yes, all background checks conducted by GBS comply with GDPR regulations and the Data Privacy Framework program. We ensure data privacy and secure handling of sensitive information.
8. Can GBS transfer data from Spain to the USA? Yes, GBS is certified under the Data Privacy Framework program and complies with the UK Extension, European Union, and Swiss-USA Privacy Framework principles, allowing secure transfer of Human Resources Data internationally.
9. Is there a setup fee for ordering Spain background checks? No, GBS does not charge any setup fees. All prices are listed upfront with no hidden costs.
