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Annual Member & Verification Fee
Guestaurant™ is a curated, trust-based community. All members pay an annual fee that covers platform access and a comprehensive background check through our partner, Checkr — ensuring a safe, vetted environment for everyone.
Your membership fee covers full platform access and your background verification through Checkr. Paid securely via Stripe to In Place Impact, LLC.
Annual renewal
Membership and verified status renewed each year
Secure payment through Stripe
Your payment is encrypted and processed by Stripe
Industry-standard background check
Powered by Checkr, trusted by Uber, Airbnb, and thousands of companies
Submit Your Application
Complete all required information and upload necessary documents
Initial Review (24-48 hours)
Our team reviews your application and documentation for completeness
Pay Annual Membership Fee
Complete your $39.95/year Member & Verification Fee payment via Stripe. This covers your platform access and background check.
Verification Process (3-5 days)
Checkr performs comprehensive background verification including criminal records, sex offender registry, and identity verification
Get Verified & Start Booking!
Upon approval, you'll receive your verified badge and full access to the platform
What We Check
- • National criminal database search
- • County criminal records (7 years)
- • Sex offender registry check
- • Identity verification
- • SSN trace and validation
Questions About Background Checks?
We're here to help! Contact our support team if you have any questions about the verification process.
support@guestaurant.com