Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements

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Other offering cost.

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.

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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from entity's first offering of stock to the public.

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The number of shares issued or sold by the subsidiary or equity method investee per stock transaction.

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Description of Business (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 24, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)		$ 0.01		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Proceeds from issuance initial public offering	$ 94,500
Underwriting discounts and commissions		$ 225	$ 0
Sterling Check Corp.
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Ownership percentage		62.30%
Existing Stockholders
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	11,667,750
IPO
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	4,760,000
Underwriting discounts and commissions	$ 6,800
Other offering costs	$ 8,100
IPO \| Common Stock
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	16,427,750
Share price (in USD per share)	$ 23.00
Over-Allotment Option
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	2,142,750