Request screening without a rental application
Use a report-only request when you already have the application details.
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Step 1: Choose report-only screening
Open Screen a tenant. Under Screening report only, select Request a report, then Get started.
Step 2: Enter the request details
Complete Applicant details, Rental and Your mailing address. Email is required. Use Also text the request link only if the renter asked you to text that number.
Step 3: Review the package and payer
Under Choose a report, check coverage and the displayed fee. Select Who will pay? and read Request summary and the required certification.
Step 4: Submit when ready
Choose Request report for renter payment or Continue to payment for landlord payment. Review the result before trying again if delivery or payment is uncertain.
What does screening cost?
Use the fee shown for the selected package and payer. Review the payment terms before confirming.
What happens next?
The renter completes identity, consent and any required payment. Follow Screening report for the current state; payment alone does not complete screening.
Need an application too?
Choose Application and screening > Invite to apply if you also need application answers and supporting documents.
Check the result
- The intended person has a report-only request with a recorded status.
FAQs
Can I pay instead of the renter?
Choose Myself under Who will pay? when available. Payment does not replace the renter’s consent.
Why is the report still unavailable?
Read the current status for payment, identity, processing or review. Resolve that step before starting another request.