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Employee Information Verification Form

An employee information verification form records how HR checked the details an employee provided, such as identity, education, past employment and address. It shows the source used, the result and any discrepancy, and requires the employee's consent before third-party checks.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION VERIFICATION FORM

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Designation:
[Designation]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]

Part A: Employee Consent

I authorise [Company Name] and its appointed agency to verify the information I have provided, by contacting the institutions, previous employers and references listed by me, for the purpose of confirming my employment eligibility. I understand the results will be kept confidential and retained only as long as necessary.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

Part B: Verification Record

ItemDetail DeclaredSource / MethodDate CheckedResultRemarks
Identity[PAN / Passport][Original seen / online check][DD/MM/YYYY][Verified / Discrepancy][Remarks]
Address[City][Document / Field visit][DD/MM/YYYY][Result][Remarks]
Highest Education[Qualification, University][University verification][DD/MM/YYYY][Result][Remarks]
Last Employer[Company, Tenure][HR email / Relieving letter][DD/MM/YYYY][Result][Remarks]
Reference[Name][Phone call][DD/MM/YYYY][Result][Remarks]

Part C: Discrepancies

Discrepancy noted
Employee explanation (date discussed)
HR decision
Verified by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Reviewed by
[Authorised Signatory]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Employee consent for verification checks
  • Item-wise verification table
  • Source and method for each check
  • Result and discrepancy notes
  • Opportunity for the employee to explain discrepancies
  • Verifier sign-off

When to use it

  • Verifying a new joiner's details in-house without an agency
  • Re-verifying details for staff moving to sensitive roles
  • Reviewing discrepancies from a background verification report
  • Client contracts that require verified staff

How to customise this template

  1. 1Choose which checks apply to each role level
  2. 2Add a court record or reference check if relevant and lawful
  3. 3Name the agency if outsourced
  4. 4Set a timeline for completion after joining
  5. 5Decide who reviews discrepancies

HR tips

  • Take written consent before contacting past employers or universities
  • Check only what is relevant to the role
  • Give the employee a fair chance to explain a mismatch
  • Do not retain agency reports longer than needed

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company verify my previous employment without consent?+

Good practice, and data-protection principles, require informing you and taking consent before contacting third parties.

What happens if a discrepancy is found?+

HR should discuss it with you and consider your explanation before taking any decision.

What is usually verified?+

Identity, address, education, previous employment and sometimes references, depending on the role.