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How It Works

Fast, FCRA-compliant tenant screening & background checks — no account, no subscription, no waiting.

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How Tenant Screening Works: Step-by-Step Process

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Fill out the quick order form

Pick Full Tenant Screening with soft pull (no impact on FICO™ score) Credit History ($39.95) or Background Check only without Credit History ($29.95). No account needed. Not sure what’s included? View a sample report.

⏱️ Takes less than 2 minutes
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Provide Signed Applicant Permission

✓ No credit report needed? Skip this #2 step entirely

Three easy ways to provide applicant permission to pull credit. Written permission is required by law — our process keeps you fully FCRA-compliant.

📝 Rental applicants use our instant free built-in electronically signed permission form (10 seconds)

📂 Upload any signed form with permission clause to run credit within your order -or-

📱 Text a photo of signed authorization to run credit to (303) 630-9611

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Pay securely

We accept all major cards, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, & Cash App.

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Reports delivered quickly

We email the report to both addresses you enter (yours + landlord’s).

*If you don’t see the reports in your inbox, check your spam/bulk folder as some email providers don’t properly deliver emails with attachments from senders not in your contact list.

✉️ Rapid Email Delivery

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Choose the package that fits your needs

Background Check Only

$29.95
  • Credit Report + Score
  • Nationwide Criminal & Sex Offender Search
  • Nationwide Court Records, Judgments, Liens, Evictions, Bankruptcy Filings, etc.
  • Address History & Real Estate Ownership
Select Background Only

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account?
No — order 24/7 with zero registration.
What if we forget the landlord’s email?
Reply to the confirmation email, use our contact form, or text (303) 630-9611 — we will send instantly for free. Be sure to include the landlord’s email address with your request.
Can the applicant pay?
Yes — just add the landlord’s email (look for the optional landlord email field) in the 2nd email checkout field and the report goes to both of you.
Is my data safe?
100%. Bank-level encryption. SSNs are never stored after delivery. Read our editorial & data standards to learn how we handle your information responsibly.
What laws govern the screening process?
Tenant screening is governed by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) plus your state’s landlord-tenant laws. Browse our free guides: Habitability Laws by State, Lease Termination Laws, and Pet & ESA Laws by State.