Create a candidate

post https://sandbox.gigwage.com/api/v1/background_checks/contractors//candidate

The required attributes for a candidate vary depending on its intended use.

If this resource is to be used in conjunction with the Invitations API (in which the invitation apply form collects the Applicant's personal information), the only strictly required Candidate attributes are:

  • first_name,
  • last_name,
  • email

If this resource is to be used to generate any other report type, other personal information is also required.

Attributes required to generate a Report include:

  • middle_name or no_middle_name
  • date_of_birth

Attributes required to generate a Report with a criminal check screening:

  • ssn
  • zip_code

Attributes required to generate a report with a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening:

  • driver_license_number
  • driver_license_state

Attributes recommended to generate a report with an Identity Document Verification screening:

  • phone (mobile phone number)
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