Credit reports with FICO scores, nationwide criminal searches, and landlord and employment verification, for landlords and property managers anywhere in the U.S.
$18 per applicant on a business account. No monthly fees and no minimums.
You need a commercial address. A business run from a residential address doesn't qualify.
An onsite residential manager can open a business account if they comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
We complete an onsite inspection form with you before your account is set up.
Individual homeowner
$45per application
For owners renting out a home or unit they own. We confirm you own the rental before we run any reports.
Proof of ownership, one for each rental
Deed
Public record verification
Property insurance
Title insurance
Any one works. It has to show the rental's address and the owner's name.
Photo ID for the owner
Driver's license or state ID
What a month would cost
Business account$180
Individual homeowner$450
No monthly fee, so a month with no applicants costs $0.
Open an account in three steps
1
Call the office
Call (800) 640-9734, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm Pacific. Business accounts start with a free 2-week trial.
2
Get verified
For a business account, we complete an onsite inspection form at your commercial address. Homeowners send proof they own the rental and a photo ID.
3
Order reports online
Log in to your account, enter each applicant, and read their report when it's ready.
Based in Bakersfield, screening nationwide
Kern Tenant Screening helps small landlords, large property owners, and property management companies choose qualified applicants for their rentals.
When the rental market is hard to read, the more you know about an applicant, the better your decision. Open an account and we'll give you current credit, criminal, employment, and rental history for the people who apply.