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How To Get A Background Check With No Tenant Involvement

Step-by-Step Guide for Placing a Screening-Only Order

Updated over a week ago

Follow these steps to order a full background check without tenant involvement.

Why Applicants Are Not Involved in This Process

The RentPrep Full Background Check Only package is designed to offer thorough screening by FCRA-certified screeners without requiring applicant participation. Applicants do not receive email notifications or requests to complete any actions because the entire process is handled internally by the screening team.

1. Navigate to the Screening Page

  • Click "Screen Tenant" to begin.

2. Select Screening Only

  • Click "Get Started" under Screening Only.

3. Choose the Rental Property.

  • Select the property you want to screen for.

4. Choose Payment Option & Background Check Type

  • Select "I will pay".

  • Choose "Full Background Check Only".

5. Enter Business Contact Information

  • Fill in the business contact details for the property.

  • Check the box to agree to RentPrep's Terms and Conditions.

The Business Contact is only required for your first order and will be saved for future orders.

6. Enter Applicant Information

  • Provide the required applicant details.

This information is used to conduct the background check. To prevent any delays, please be sure the information is entered correctly.

7. Review & Submit Order

  • Confirm your order details. To make changes, click back or select the relevant step from the left-side menu.

  • Enter payment information.

  • Submit Request!

8. Processing & Report Delivery

  • Your order has been sent to the RentPrep Screening Team for processing.

  • You will receive an email when the report is ready. Typical processing time is 1-2 hours during normal business hours. (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST and Sundays 10am-3pm EST).

Key Takeaways

  • The Background Check Only package is fully managed by certified screeners with no applicant involvement.

  • Applicants are not sent email notifications because their input is not required. Note: If you included the Income Verification add-on, the applicant will receive an email to compete the income verification process.

  • The entire process is streamlined to provide efficient and professional background checks.

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