Missouri PI Agency License #2025036830
Background Checks &
Investigative Research.
Faithful Path Investigations is a veteran-owned Missouri licensed private investigation agency serving Missouri and Kansas. We conduct licensed investigative background research for attorneys, businesses, and individuals — and employment background screening through a separate FCRA-process.
The scope of each investigation depends on the client's purpose, available records, and legally permitted access.
Investigative Background Research
Licensed background research for attorneys, businesses, and individuals. Each assignment is scoped to the client's purpose and the records that are lawfully available for that use.
Attorney-Directed Litigation Support
Background research for civil litigation — witnesses, parties, and subjects. Court record research, address and identity verification, business affiliations, and open-source intelligence supporting attorney-directed investigation.
Criminal & Civil Court Record Research
Missouri and Kansas court record research, including criminal case history, civil judgments, and public court filings. Records are described as found — charges and cases are not described as convictions unless a conviction is confirmed.
Identity & Background Verification
Confirming that a person is who they say they are — identity verification, address history, alias research, and associated persons. Used for due diligence, litigation support, and business verification.
Business Affiliations & Public Records
Corporate filings, ownership history, registered agent research, licensing records, and publicly available business information. Useful for business due diligence and litigation support.
Witness & Subject Research
Locating and profiling witnesses, parties, and subjects for civil litigation and investigative matters. Address confirmation, background summary, and contact information where lawfully available.
Due Diligence Investigations
Comprehensive background research for business partnerships, investment decisions, and high-stakes relationships — criminal and civil history, business affiliations, public record review, and open-source intelligence.
Employment Background Screening
Separate FCRA Process Required
Background reports used for hiring, retention, promotion, or reassignment decisions can be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Employment screening through Faithful Path Investigations is conducted through a separate process that includes the legally required steps for consumer reports used in employment decisions:
Employment screening cannot be ordered through our general investigative background service. Contact us to discuss your hiring requirements and complete the required FCRA documentation. Employment screening orders begin only after employer certification and applicant authorization are on file.
Tell Us How the Information Will Be Used
The intended use of background research matters — legally and practically. Employment, tenant, credit, insurance, and other eligibility decisions may require different legal procedures than investigative research for litigation or due diligence. Some uses require subject consent and specific procedural steps before research can begin.
When you contact us, please describe the intended use of the research. We will confirm what services are available for that purpose and what documentation is required. An attorney's involvement or an "investigative use only" label does not automatically exempt a report from FCRA requirements if the report will be used in an employment or eligibility decision.
Disclosing intended use is required before any assignment begins. Employment and eligibility-related requests route to our separate screening process.
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
What can an investigative background check include?
Scope depends on the assignment's purpose, available records, and legally permitted access. Research may include Missouri and Kansas criminal and civil court records, identity and address verification, employment and business history, public records, and open-source intelligence. We confirm available scope before beginning each assignment — we do not guarantee exhaustive nationwide coverage or discovery of every record.
Can I use an investigative background report to make a hiring decision?
Reports used for employment, promotion, retention, or reassignment decisions can be subject to the FCRA. Our general investigative background service is not designed for employment decisions. Employment screening requires a separate process with employer certification, applicant disclosure and written authorization, and specific consumer rights procedures. Contact us to discuss employment screening requirements.
Do background checks always require the subject's consent?
Consent requirements depend on the purpose and the sources accessed. Employment screening under the FCRA requires the applicant's written authorization before any research begins. Investigative background research for litigation, due diligence, or other non-employment purposes may not require subject consent, depending on what records are accessed. We advise on consent requirements when scoping each assignment.
Does finding a criminal case mean the person was convicted?
No. A criminal case filing, charge, or arrest record does not mean the person was convicted. Our reports describe court records as found — including the case outcome where available. We clearly distinguish between arrests, charges, dismissed cases, and convictions. Misrepresenting an arrest as a conviction in an employment decision can create significant legal exposure for employers.
How much does a background check cost?
Pricing depends on the scope of research, the number of jurisdictions, and the type of assignment. Investigative due diligence assignments and employment screening are each scoped and quoted individually. Contact us to describe your research needs and we'll provide a quote. We do not publish flat-rate pricing for investigative assignments.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit a background investigation request or call us to discuss your research needs. For employment screening inquiries, use the contact form to ensure proper routing.
Walking the Faithful Path — Serving Truth with Integrity.
Faithful Path Investigations · Missouri PI Agency License #2025036830 · (877) 331-4374
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