Formed in 1984, Verified Credentials Inc. is one of the leading providers of background screening services in the United States. Based in Lakeville, Minn., it offers a wide range of screening services pertaining to academic, employment, driving, drug-testing and health care industries. Verified Credentials Inc. offers an online library of articles, forms, directories, glossary terms and other employment screening related information. The company is in association with The Mel Group HR Experts, Hannon Security Services Inc. and Hire Touch. Hannon Security Services Inc. serves the property management, residential communities, corporate office facilities, retail malls, manufacturing / industrial plants, warehousing facilities, museums and art galleries. Hire Touch is a web-based recruiting system, enabling employers to verify the work eligibility of newly hired employees through the United States government s E-Verify system.