How long does a background check company have to fix a report if they mixed me with someone else?

Under the FCRA, background check companies generally have about 30 days to complete a reinvestigation after receiving your dispute. But that doesn’t mean they can ignore evidence, rubber-stamp the error, or drag their feet when real harm is happening.

If the company:

1. Delays without investigating,
2. Ignores proof you submitted,
3. Fails to issue a corrected report,

They may be violating the law. And if the delay causes job loss or other harm, that can increase your potential damages.