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KarmaCheck Launches MCP Server for Background Checks and Identity Verification in AI Workflows
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KarmaCheck, the leader in modern background checks and identity verification, today announced the launch of the KarmaCheck MCP Server, the industry's first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This launch provides developers and AI systems with direct access to KarmaCheck's trusted screening infrastructure in AI-native, automated workflows for identity verification, criminal background checks, and motor vehicle records (MVR).
"We're giving teams instant access to reliable background checks, ID verifications, and MVRs in the format that is becoming standard for AI systems.'
The MCP Server format—used by widely adopted, developer-first platforms like Stripe, Plaid, and Twilio—allows AI systems and agents to securely interact with critical verification tools through simple, prompt-based instructions.
As the first-of-its-kind agentic interface for verifying users' identities and records, KarmaCheck MCP empowers customers to integrate a comprehensive trust and safety infrastructure without complex specs, custom code, or long deployment timelines for teams of all sizes across industries.
'We're at a turning point where AI systems are making real-world decisions,' said Eric Ly, Co-founder and CEO of KarmaCheck. 'Trust infrastructure must evolve to meet that speed, and our MCP Server does just that. We're giving teams instant access to reliable background checks, ID verifications, and MVRs in the format that is becoming standard for AI systems.'
Infusing Identity and Trust Into Use Cases Across Industries
The KarmaCheck MCP Server adapts to any workflow where trust and speed of onboarding are critical, particularly when verifying identity, criminal history, or driving eligibility in dynamic, high-scale environments. Key examples include:
On-Demand Service Platforms
Nearly 24% of Americans have been victims of fraud or identity theft while using gig economy platforms, according to a study by TransUnion. With the KarmaCheck MCP Server, service and gig platforms can verify a candidate's identity, review their driving record, and screen for criminal offenses, all automatically and without engineering support.
Example Prompts:
Verify ID, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks for onboarding new [role] in [state/region] — reuse for all similar flows.
Create a case for [name] at [email address] and only run a motor vehicle records check.
Professional and Creative Platforms
Upwork reports that 51% of hiring managers are concerned about talent credibility in marketplaces for hiring freelancers, tutors, and creators. KarmaCheck's MCP works in concert with AI workflows to instantly start screening high-risk or high-touch roles with reusable prompts that can be initiated during signup, upon profile approval, before large payouts, or other events.
Example Prompts:
Run ID verification and criminal background checks for [name] at [email address] before verifying them as a professional coach.
When [financial software] recognizes a new user has requested >$5,000 in payouts, run a new ID verification and criminal background checks. If the records are clean, allow [financial software] to authorize payouts.
Mobility and Delivery Apps
Cambridge Mobile Telematics found that lawsuits for crashes involving gig drivers can cost platforms up to $4 million per incident. MCP capabilities enable ongoing compliance, operational flexibility, and faster onboarding cycles by region and/or role for both commercial fleet operators and consumer-facing delivery platforms.
Example Prompts:
Run motor vehicle records checks only for candidates with commercial drivers licenses whose last check was more than 90 days ago.
Run a motor vehicle records check on all drivers who have not been checked in the last 30 days.
Fintech Platforms and Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements
Identity fraud in fintech rose 73% between 2021 and 2023, according to Sumsub's Identity Fraud Report. KarmaCheck's MCP Server enables flexible, event-triggered trust checks orchestrated across a customer's tech stack. Checks and verifications can be tied to account creation, payout thresholds, transaction velocity, or other key events — and they can be used consistently in multiple products.
Example Prompts:
When [financial software] indicates [user] at [email address] has linked a new bank account, run ID verification.
[User] has requested more than three payouts in a 30-day period. Run a criminal background check on [user] and alert [email address] if any new offenses have been reported.
KarmaCheck's Commitment to Ongoing AI Innovation
Regardless of use case, the MCP Server supports faster implementation and more responsive trust decisions spanning industries. It is designed to work in production AI environments that use agentic orchestration and workflow tools that support MCP standards, such as LangChain, AWS Bedrock, n8n, and Microsoft Autogen.
'The KarmaCheck MCP Server gives developers and AI builders a faster, leaner path to trust,' said Mark Lieberwitz, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of KarmaCheck. 'It's not just reliable. It's accessible, natural-language promptable, and designed to reduce manual operations in high-scale environments.'
Identity and trust will lay the foundation of an AI-enabled world, and the KarmaCheck MCP Server will serve as the building block for that future. KarmaCheck plans to deliver a host of AI enhancements for trust and safety, including additional recruiting-oriented capabilities such as resume analysis, enhancements for healthcare credentialing, and solutions for AI-underserved industries like property management.
These innovations will further empower teams to build scalable, trustworthy platforms without adding manual review or operational complexity.
'The future of work demands faster, more efficient ways to qualify and onboard candidates. With the launch of its MCP server, KarmaCheck is delivering just that,' said Autumn-Kyoko Cushman, CEO of ShiftRx. 'We chose to partner with KarmaCheck because of its innovative, tech-forward approach to background checks, and it's exciting to see them now leading the industry in AI and MCP technology.'
To sign up for a KarmaCheck MCP Server sandbox account, visit Account holders can start building trust workflows that will scale with their platform without adding manual review, overhead, or engineering delays.
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About KarmaCheck
KarmaCheck is the leader in background checks, identity verification, and trust infrastructure for the AI era. Founded by Eric Ly, a co-founder of LinkedIn, KarmaCheck is redefining how organizations across industries verify people quickly, safely, and fairly. From staffing and marketplaces to fintech and healthcare, KarmaCheck is helping customers make smarter, faster, and more compliant trust decisions at scale.
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