Question 1

What is a Vett Report?

Accepted Answer

A Vett Report is a business background check. Think of it like a Carfax report, but for businesses. We pull data from multiple independent public sources — court records, consumer complaints, Google Reviews, news coverage, Reddit, state licenses, business registrations, OSHA inspections, wage violations, EPA compliance, and more — then our AI analyzes the findings and assigns an overall grade from A to F.

Question 2

How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Most reports are generated in under 60 seconds. In rare cases with slow data sources, it may take up to a few minutes.

Question 3

What data sources do you check?

Accepted Answer

We check multiple independent sources: federal court records, state and local court records, CFPB consumer complaints, state attorney general complaints, Google Reviews, Google News, Reddit, state professional licenses, business entity registrations, OSHA workplace inspections, DOL wage violation records, EPA environmental compliance, childcare facility records, and the business's own website for trust claims and social media presence.

Question 4

Is this a consumer credit report?

Accepted Answer

No. Vett Reports are NOT consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We only aggregate publicly available information about businesses. These reports should not be used for employment screening, lending decisions, or any purpose governed by the FCRA.

Question 5

How much does a report cost?

Accepted Answer

Each report is $24.99 — a one-time fee with no subscription required. You get a downloadable PDF instantly, and you can re-download it anytime from your account.

Question 6

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. You can purchase a report as a guest by entering your email at checkout. If you create a free account later, all reports purchased with that email are automatically linked so you can access them anytime.

Question 7

How is the grade calculated?

Accepted Answer

Our AI evaluates findings across all data sources, weighing factors like lawsuit severity, complaint volume, review sentiment, and license status. The grade (A through F) represents our opinion of the business's public-record profile based on available data.

Question 8

What if you find no data on a business?

Accepted Answer

If we find no data across any of our sources, we'll let you know before generating the report. If you believe there's an error, contact us and we'll investigate.

Question 9

What types of businesses can I look up?

Accepted Answer

Any US business — contractors, restaurants, law firms, auto shops, financial advisors, moving companies, franchises, and more. For best results, enter the full legal business name.

Question 10

Is my search private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The business you search is never notified. Your searches are not shared with anyone.

Question 11

How do I background check a business?

Accepted Answer

Enter the business name, city, and state on Vett.us. We search multiple public data sources — court records, consumer complaints, Google Reviews, news, Reddit, state licenses, business registrations, OSHA inspections, wage violations, EPA compliance, and more — then deliver an AI-graded report in under 60 seconds.

Question 12

Is there a Carfax for businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Vett.us is essentially a Carfax for businesses. Just like Carfax checks a car's history across multiple databases, Vett.us checks a business's history across court records, complaints, reviews, news, and more, then gives you a simple A-F grade.

Question 13

How do I check if a contractor has lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

Vett.us searches federal and state court databases for civil lawsuits, bankruptcy filings, liens, and judgments involving the business. Court record availability varies — some courts update their records quickly while others may take weeks or months, and not all jurisdictions make records available electronically. We do the best we can with the data that's publicly available, and the full report shows what we found, case details, dates, and how they factor into the overall grade.

Question 14

How do I check if my daycare is safe?

Accepted Answer

Run a Vett Report on the daycare's business name. We'll check court records, consumer complaints, Google Reviews, news coverage, Reddit mentions, and — for childcare businesses specifically — state childcare facility records including inspections, violations, and quality ratings. A clean report across all sources is a strong positive signal. Red flags like lawsuits, formal complaints, or childcare violations will be clearly highlighted.

Question 15

Can I check a property management company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vett.us works for any US business, including property management companies. Renters can check a PM company's court filings, consumer complaints, Google Reviews, and news coverage before signing a lease.

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