Post-expungement cleanup
Your record was expunged.
But 164 companies didn't get the memo.
Courts clear government records. But 164+ private companies including Checkr, Sterling, LexisNexis, and BeenVerified still hold the old data and keep selling it to employers, landlords, and anyone who pays.
The real bottleneck
Expungement fixes one system. There are two.
The court updated its records. But the private companies that profit from selling your arrest data never got the notice.
Court System
- Processes your expungement petition
- Updates court records
- Issues official court order
- Notifies state agencies (varies by state)
Private Companies
- 164+ companies still have your old record
- Sell your data to employers and landlords
- No legal obligation to check court updates
- Will keep reporting until YOU dispute it
Companies still showing your record:
Record Sweep closes the gap. We generate dispute letters for every company—so your expungement actually works everywhere.
Coverage database
164 companies. Five categories.
Every company below may be holding and reselling your old record information. Record Sweep is built to notify each one with the right dispute structure.
Employment Background Check Companies
These companies run background checks for employers. If they still have your old record, it shows up when you apply for a job.
Including Checkr, Sterling (now First Advantage), HireRight, First Advantage, and 56 more
Tenant Screening Companies
Landlords use these services to screen tenants. Your expunged record can cause denials on apartment applications.
Including TransUnion SmartMove / TURSS, SafeRent Solutions (formerly CoreLogic), Experian RentBureau, RentGrow (Yardi), and 8 more
People Search Sites
Anyone can search these sites by name. They aggregate arrest records, court filings, and personal data from public sources.
Including BeenVerified, Spokeo, Intelius (PeopleConnect), TruthFinder (PeopleConnect), and 57 more
Mugshot & Arrest Record Sites
Mugshot and arrest record sites publish booking photos and charge information scraped from law enforcement databases.
Including Mugshots.com, Arrests.org, BustedMugshots, BustedNewspaper, and 6 more
Data Aggregators
Data brokers collect and resell personal information at scale, feeding smaller companies with outdated record data.
Including LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Thomson Reuters CLEAR, Acxiom, Equifax (Credit Bureau), and 17 more
Total companies covered
164
One dispute letter for each
Database updated from CFPB 2025 Consumer Reporting Company List and direct company research.
One purchase, full sweep
164+ companies. One purchase handles all of them.
This is the same dispute infrastructure you would otherwise have to research, write, send, and follow up on manually.
One-time payment · Satisfaction guaranteed
Simple process
How it works
Three steps. About fifteen minutes. 164 companies notified with the correct dispute structure.
Three steps. About fifteen minutes.
Enter your details
5 minutesProvide your name, case info, and court order details. Everything stays in your browser — we never store your data on our servers.
We generate 164+ personalized letters
InstantEach letter is addressed to the specific company, cites the correct FCRA provisions, includes your court order details, and follows that company's dispute process.
Print, sign, send
10 minutesDownload all letters as one PDF. Print them, sign each one, attach a copy of your court order, and mail via USPS certified mail. Companies have 30 days to respond under the FCRA.
Included in the sweep
What you get
Everything you need to notify background check companies that your record has been cleared, without building the system yourself.
- 164 personalized dispute letters, one for every company
- Each letter addressed and formatted per company’s dispute process
- FCRA legal authority cited: 15 U.S.C. § 1681i, § 1681e(b)
- Company-specific mailing addresses verified from CFPB filings
- Instructions for each company (mail, email, fax, or web portal)
- Return receipt tracking guidance included
- Works for expungements, sealings, set-asides, and vacated records
- Printable tracking checklist to monitor responses
Re: Dispute of Inaccurate Criminal Record Information
Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1681i(a), I am writing to dispute inaccurate information in my consumer file...
On [date], the [court name] granted an order of expungement for Case No. [case number]. This record should no longer appear in any consumer report...
Under FCRA Section 611, you are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation within 30 days of receiving this dispute...
Personalized with your details and court order information
Legal foundation
Backed by federal law
Record Sweep letters are built on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the federal law that gives you the right to dispute inaccurate information held by consumer reporting agencies.
Right to Dispute Inaccurate Information
When you send a dispute letter, the consumer reporting agency must conduct a reasonable reinvestigation within 30 days. If they cannot verify the information, they must delete it from your file and notify you of the results.
CRA Duty to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy
Consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information in consumer reports. Reporting an expunged or sealed record violates this duty.
Damages for Willful or Negligent Violations
If a company willfully or negligently fails to comply with FCRA requirements, they may be liable for actual damages, statutory damages up to $1,000 per violation, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for legal guidance specific to your situation.
Option comparison
Compare your options
You can always do this yourself for free. Record Sweep saves you the research, writing, company lookup, and follow-up burden.
Record Sweep
- Cost
- $199
- Time investment
- 15 minutes
- Dispute letters
- 164 pre-written
- Legal citations
- Included (FCRA § 611)
- Companies covered
- All 164
- Company addresses
- CFPB-verified & included
- Privacy
- Browser-only, no server storage
DIY (Free)
- Cost
- Free
- Time investment
- 20–40 hours
- Dispute letters
- You write each one
- Legal citations
- Research yourself
- Companies covered
- However many you find
- Company addresses
- You look them up
- Privacy
- Your data, your control
FCRA Attorney
- Cost
- $1,500–$5,000+
- Time investment
- Varies
- Dispute letters
- Attorney writes
- Legal citations
- Included
- Companies covered
- Varies
- Company addresses
- Included
- Privacy
- Shared with law firm
DIY reality
Or you could do this yourself
That means researching 164+ background check companies, finding the right compliance contact, drafting legally-compliant disputes one by one, tracking the 30-day response window, and following up until the record is actually gone.
Companies to contact
164+
Each one needs a dispute letter
Time burden
40+ hrs
Researching, writing, and following up
Out-of-pocket costs
$80+
Postage alone, before your time
Or we handle all of it for $199.
We follow up. They have 30 days.
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), background check companies are legally required to investigate and respond within 30 days of receiving a dispute. If they don’t comply, they face federal penalties.
We don’t just send the letters and walk away. We track the 30-day window for every company and follow up to confirm they’ve removed your record.
Satisfaction guaranteed — if your records aren’t removed, you get a full refund.
Simple pricing
One purchase handles the full sweep.
We prepare 164+ dispute letters and the follow-up system behind them. No subscription. No upsell maze. No paying per company.
One-time purchase · Dispute letters included · About 15 minutes to start
Price
$199
About $1.21 per company
Billing
One-time
No subscription or recurring fee
Start time
15 minutes
Short intake, then generate letters
Privacy-first intake, encrypted handling, and a sweep workflow that replaces the research, writing, and follow-up burden with one guided path.
Questions people ask most
Frequently asked questions
The practical questions around privacy, timing, FCRA rights, and whether Record Sweep is worth doing yourself.
Add DIY Kit for $76
Complete the process from start to finish. The DIY Expungement Kit gives you pre-filled court forms, a step-by-step checklist, and guided support through filing, all reviewed by our team within 1-2 business days.
Final call
Your record was cleared for a reason.
Make it count everywhere, not just in the courthouse.
One-time payment · 164 dispute letters · 30-day satisfaction guarantee
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This guide explains how the law works in general terms. Whether you qualify depends on your specific record, and a judge makes the final call. If your situation is complicated — multiple convictions, charges in multiple states, or a previous denial — consulting a lawyer who handles expungement is worth the cost of a consultation.
Last updated: March 26, 2026