Say I call for an appointment, what will I have to discuss with the scheduler? What sort of info do they typically require?

Independents often list such info on their sites, but when I click the scheduling tab on an agency webpage, it leaves me with more questions than answers about required information or verification.

I'm trying to gauge which third party verification service will be most accepted, because I simply do not trust agencies  with keeping my information private long term.

Many of the "reputable" agencies here will require "enough" information so that they can be assured that you are indeed who you say you are.  I would expect that most agencies screen using information that many of the "reputable" Indy gals require as well.

You might want to get "pre screened" with RS2K, P411 or DateCheck as that will eliminate the continued repititon of "giving up" the same info time and again.

If any agency or Indy does not do any screening on you...RUN..Very fast!

If you are a member of rs2k which in my opinion is the best and safst verification site around Chicago, you won't need to give up a ton of info, your name location and phone number you are calling from and used for verification with them.
thats about it unless you are brand new, then you will be asked if you have seen any providers just to make sure you are ok. Which I'm thinking you are new and trying toget some referenes under your belt?