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Free for landlords

Free tenant screening & background checks

Run free credit checks and criminal background checks on prospective tenants. Comprehensive reports delivered in minutes. No subscription, no monthly fee, no contract.

Free for landlords Major credit bureau FCRA compliant Reports in minutes No subscription
Key Features

What's included

Free

Credit-Based Score

A credit-based score reflecting your applicant's financial reliability. Know if your applicant is likely to pay rent on time.

Free

Criminal Background Check

Nationwide criminal record search covering felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offender registries.

Free

Rental Risk Score

A proprietary score built specifically for tenant screening that predicts rental risk more accurately than a standard credit score.

Free

Identity Verification

Applicants verify their own identity through a secure process. You never need to collect or handle Social Security numbers.

Free

We Handle Everything

Just enter your applicant's email. Vulkify sends the request, the applicant authorizes it, and the report is delivered to your dashboard.

Free

FCRA Compliant

All screening reports are fully compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and fair housing regulations.

How It Works

Get started in minutes

1

Enter Applicant Info

Create your free account and enter your prospective tenant's name and email address. That's all we need from you.

2

Applicant Authorizes

Your applicant receives an email to authorize and pay for the screening. The applicant covers the screening cost, not you.

3

Report Delivered

The screening report is delivered to your Vulkify dashboard. Review the credit check, background check, and make your decision.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is tenant screening really free?+

Yes. There is no cost to the landlord. You don't need a subscription, and there are no monthly fees. The applicant covers the screening fee, which is standard practice in the rental industry.

Does the screening affect the tenant's credit score?+

No. The tenant screening is a soft inquiry and has no impact on the applicant's credit score.

How long does it take to get results?+

Reports are typically delivered within minutes once the applicant completes identity verification.

Who provides the screening reports?+

Screening reports are powered by a major credit bureau and are fully FCRA compliant.

What info do I need to start?+

Just your applicant's name and email address. Vulkify handles everything else.

Can I screen multiple applicants?+

Yes. You can screen as many applicants as you need with no limits or volume restrictions.

Complete Platform

Everything you need to self-manage your rentals

Start screening tenants for free

Create your free account and run your first tenant background check in under 60 seconds.

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