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Certn pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Canada-focused background check provider with per-check pricing for criminal, identity, credit, and verification services in CAD.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: check Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Basic Criminal $24.99 check $24.99 check Federal criminal database, 4-72 hour turnaround, CAD
Enhanced Criminal $29.99 check $29.99 check CPIC and Police Information Portal search
Quebec SOQUIJ $39.99 check $39.99 check Quebec court record check, 1-day turnaround

Certn cost calculator

$24.99 / month

For 10 seats on Basic Criminal, current public pricing implies $24.99 per month when annual pricing is available, or $24.99 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • OneID biometric identity verification $4.99 CAD
  • Employment, education, and credential verification $29.99 CAD each
  • Reference checks $4.49 CAD digital or $39.99 CAD phone
  • Driver abstract $35.99 CAD
  • US motor vehicle records may incur state fees

Enterprise notes

Volume agreements and global packages available on request; new customer promo up to 25 percent off select checks.

Closest alternatives

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Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Certn cost?

Certn pricing depends on its Per-check background screening priced in CAD. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Certn?

OneID biometric identity verification $4.99 CAD

Which Certn alternatives should buyers compare?

Checkr, HireRight, Sterling, GoodHire are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Certn.