Authorization Statement
Clear language describing what the employee consents to, including the type of credit information and the purpose of the check.
A complete, signed authorization reduces legal risk by documenting consent and the purpose of the credit check.
Employers, HR staff, and hiring managers prepare and request the form; employees complete and sign it before a credit pull.
Keep a signed copy in the employee record and follow required adverse-action procedures when credit results affect employment decisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link + optional SMS code |
| Conditional Fields | Show credit-specific fields only for roles requiring checks |
| Audit Trail | Enable full event logging and PDF certificate |
| Retention Rule | Auto-archive signed forms per corporate retention policy |
Ensure your signing platform supports required integrations, file formats, and authentication options before large-scale deployment.
Confirm platform audit trails, encryption in transit and at rest, and BAA availability when handling protected health information or similarly sensitive data.
Clear language describing what the employee consents to, including the type of credit information and the purpose of the check.
Fields for full legal name, DOB, SSN, and current address to reliably match credit bureau records.
Specify one-time or ongoing checks and the date range for which consent is valid.
Space to confirm pre-adverse disclosure and to document issuance of required adverse-action materials if applicable.
Designated signature and date fields that support handwritten or compliant electronic signatures.
Statement on how the information will be stored, who can access it, and how long it will be retained.
Obtain signed authorization prior to ordering credit report
Provide pre-adverse disclosure when credit influences a decision
Issue adverse-action notice promptly when taking negative steps
Retain signed forms per retention policy and applicable law
Respond to employee access or dispute requests within company SLA
HR issues the authorization and explains purpose to the employee.
Employee signs electronically or on paper before any report is ordered.
Employer requests the credit report from the consumer reporting agency.
Signed authorization and result are stored in the personnel file.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica digitalized its authorization to reduce turnaround time for hires
Martin Properties used electronic authorization for on-site leasing staff checks