Personal Details
Full legal name, date of birth, contact details, and government ID references to match identity verification documents during onboarding and audits.
A complete Fit & Proper Questionnaire creates an auditable record that supports hiring decisions, regulatory reporting, and internal risk assessments while helping employers demonstrate due diligence under sector rules such as FINRA, state licensing boards, and healthcare oversight.
Typical owners and reviewers who interact with the questionnaire are listed below.
Use role-based routing so each responsible party receives only the sections relevant to their review and decision authority.
Full legal name, date of birth, contact details, and government ID references to match identity verification documents during onboarding and audits.
Chronological list of prior employers, roles, dates, and reasons for leaving; include manager contact details for reference checks.
Degrees, licenses, certification numbers, issuing authorities, and expiration dates used to verify qualifications relevant to the role.
Disclosures of regulatory actions, license suspensions, criminal convictions, or professional discipline that may affect licensure or suitability.
Financial interests, family ties, outside employment, or other relationships that could create actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
Fields for verifier notes, date of verification, supporting document list, signatory name, role, and dated signature to complete the record.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Identity Verification | Require government ID upload and date match check |
| Conditional Sections | Show regulatory questions only for licensed roles |
| Approval Order | HR -> Hiring Manager -> Compliance reviewer |
| Notifications | Email or in-app alerts for pending actions |
Choose a platform that preserves audit trails, supports conditional fields, and meets your industry compliance needs.
Ensure the chosen system supports secure storage, role-based access, and any required regulatory attestations such as a HIPAA BAA where applicable.
A regional broker requires completed questionnaires before licensing checks
A hospital collects fit-and-proper data for credentialing clinicians
Collect basic disclosures where allowed prior to formal offer
Require completed questionnaire as part of acceptance packet
Complete Section 2 within 3 business days of hire (8 CFR §274a.2)
Initiate screening within 7 days of signed consent to avoid gaps
Schedule role-based rechecks annually or per policy
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year limit | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |