# Get the applicant's consent

## Invite an applicant 

Our regular invite process (where applicants fill the information in themselves) gathers the required consent from your applicants for each of our checks. No action is required on your part.

## Screen an applicant instantly

Using our [quickscreen](/api/faq.md#what-is-a-quickscreen-and-how-do-i-use-it) process allows you to enter the applicant's information without involving them directly. When issuing checks via this method, it is your responsibility to gather and obtain consent for each of the checks you plan to run.

If you've never obtained consent from your applicants before, please browse the resources in our [Compliance Library](https://compliancelibrary.certn.co/us/sample-forms). Or you can contact our [compliance team](mailto:compliance@certn.co) to inquire about the appropriate measures to take before sending your applications.

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#### Important

You must obtain a proof of consent from the applicant **before** running a quickscreen.
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