Background Check
Professional Licence and Membership Check
Verify your candidate’s professional licences, memberships, qualifications and credentials.
Are Your Candidate’s Professional Credentials Still Current?
Professional licences and memberships can expire, lapse, become restricted or change status. A credential listed on a candidate’s CV may therefore not reflect their current professional standing.
Fake
Credentials
False professional credentials can lead to individuals being placed in roles they are not qualified to perform, exposing the company to compliance, liability, and reputational risks.
Expired or Invalid Licence
An expired or invalid licence may prevent an individual from legally performing regulated duties, potentially exposing the company to regulatory penalties and operational disruption.
Unverified Memberships
Incorrect or unverified professional memberships can create a misleading impression of an individual’s qualifications, standing, or professional affiliation.
Disciplinary History
Previous disciplinary action may indicate concerns about professional conduct and could expose the company to compliance, customer trust, and reputational risks.
Hiring Advantage
Hire With Confidence in Their Professional Credentials
A Professional Licence & Membership Check verifies required professional licences and memberships are genuine, current and relevant. Identifying expired, inactive or restricted credentials before they affect the candidate’s ability to perform the role.
Why Choose CheckMinistry for Professional Licence & Membership Checks?
Verify that required professional licences and memberships are current, relevant and valid.
Results in Just 3 Days
Verify professional licences and memberships within 3 business days to confirm credentials and professional status.
Uncover Credential Risks
Identify expired, invalid, suspended, or misrepresented professional licences and memberships before hiring.
Global Coverage: 200+ Countries
Verify professional licences and memberships across 200+ countries and jurisdictions to confirm credentials and status.
What a Professional Licence & Membership Check Verifies
Verify your candidate’s professional licences, memberships, qualifications, and credentials to confirm their current professional standing.
Licence & Membership Credentials
Verify the licence or membership number, issuing body, current status, validity, and relevant professional credentials.
Credential Status & Professional Conduct
Identify expired, invalid, suspended, restricted, or misrepresented credentials, along with relevant professional or disciplinary records.
End-to-End Background Check Process
A structured, 3-phase process designed to verify professional licences and memberships, confirm current status, and identify relevant discrepancies.
Candidate Consent & Information Collection
Obtain consent and collect professional licence or membership details, including the relevant professional body or licensing authority.
Verification & Investigation
Verify the licence or membership number, issuing body, current status, validity, and relevant professional or disciplinary records.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Report Delivery
Our dedicated team combines technology and human expertise to review and quality-assure professional credential findings, validating information and ensuring accurate, secure reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need the candidate’s consent for a professional licence and membership check?
Yes. Candidate consent is required before the candidate’s professional licence or membership information is verified, subject to applicable laws and requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
What documents are needed for a professional licence and membership check?
The candidate’s professional licence or membership details, including the relevant professional body or licensing authority, are needed for verification.
How long does a professional licence and membership check take?
Turnaround times may vary depending on third-party processing. For country-specific timelines, click here.
Which countries does CheckMinistry support for a professional licence and membership check?
Professional licence and membership checks are available across 200+ countries. To view the full list of countries, click here.
What happens if the candidate’s report shows a discrepancy or red flag?
Any issue with the candidate’s professional licence, registration, or membership status is highlighted for further review. HR can discuss the finding with the candidate, request clarification or supporting documents, and investigate further if needed.
How is candidate information protected during a background check?
Candidate information is protected through secure systems, access controls, strong authentication, encryption, and other security measures. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.
How is it different from education verification?
A Professional Licence & Membership Check verifies whether the candidate holds a valid professional licence, registration, or membership with the relevant professional body. Education verification confirms the candidate’s qualifications, institution, and study details.