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Background Checks in Mexico
Franklin and Mayra discuss now background checks in Mexico work. The background check system is different than the United States of America (as an example.)
- There is no national background check system in Mexico
- The typical background check is a letter from the local / state government declaring no criminal history at the local / state level
- The candidate must request the criminal record letter
- The candidate must travel to Mexico City for a federal criminal record letter
- Mexico City is the only place to obtain the federal criminal history letter
- Depending on the state, the criminal record letter requested by the candidate takes between 1 and 5 business days A private investigator is required for a comprehensive background check.
Presented by Franklin D Frith II - General Manager / Principal and Mayra Muro - Administration