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title: What are the stages involved in a Background Check initiated via the API?
description: "The background Check process initiated through the API generally involves the following stages: First, the user within your application selects the appropriate 'Criteria' (the package of Checks) using"
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March 28, 2025

# What are the stages involved in a Background Check initiated via the API?

The background Check process initiated through the API generally involves the following stages: First, the user within your application selects the appropriate 'Criteria' (the package of Checks) using the `listCriterias`endpoint. Second, a Background Check Request is created using the `createRequest`endpoint, which includes the Criteria `GUID`, candidate details (name, email), the job role and webhook details for receiving status updates. Once the request is created, Veremark handles the individual Checks within the selected Criteria, and their statuses can be tracked via the API.

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