First Advantage is discontinuing Resident Screening.
Your move.
After June 30, 2026, First Advantage Resident Screening is gone. They're routing customers to legacy platforms. You have better options with Checkr Tenant.
Starting from $24.99 per screening · Paid by applicant · No monthly fees · No contracts
What this means for you
First Advantage will support customers through a transition window from May 1 to June 30, 2026. After that, the Resident Screening business is fully discontinued. Historical reports must be downloaded within 90 days, or by July 31, 2026 at the latest.
First Advantage continues to support orders and answer questions during this period.
Final day to place any new screening orders. After this, the platform is offline.
Last chance to download historical reports from your First Advantage account.
Get a complete picture of applicants. Say yes to your next tenant in under 5 minutes.
Sign up freeSteps to take during the transition
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Download your historical reports. Log in to your First Advantage Resident Screening account and download any reports or results you need to keep. Do this before July 31, 2026.
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Choose your next provider on your terms. First Advantage named TransUnion (SmartMove) as their preferred partner, but you're free to choose any platform. Compare options before you decide.
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Set up your new account before June 30. Pick a platform now so you don't have a gap in screening when First Advantage goes offline. Checkr Tenant signup takes 5 minutes.
Everything you need.
One report. The six things every landlord actually wants to know.
Start screeningStraight from credit bureaus. Easy to read. No surprises.
See exactly what they earn, straight from their bank. Not a guess.
National database, county courts, sex offender registry, global watchlist.
Court records nationwide. Clear answer, every time.
See balances, deposits, and savings straight from the source.
Driver's license plus a selfie. Stop rental fraud before it starts.
Screen Like You Mean It
Credit, income, assets, criminal, eviction, identity verification. Straight from trusted data sources including banks, credit bureaus, and government records. All verified, all in one report. Built for landlords.
Checkr Tenant vs.
TransUnion SmartMove
Accurate reports with up to date information landlords need.
| What you get | Checkr Tenant | SmartMove |
|---|---|---|
| Credit score (TransUnion data) | ||
| Real income, bank-verified | ||
| ID check (license + selfie) | ||
| Eviction history | Costs extra | |
| Criminal records in all 50 states | Missing 8 states | |
| Mobile applicant flow | Email back-and-forth | |
| Applicant pays | ||
| Monthly fees | None | None |
Real landlords on what SmartMove gets wrong.
"Have tried Transunion SmartMove in the past, and it was only average — it covers only about half the states and missed a few things on the background check that we found only through internet searches ourselves."
"[Reports] came back with 'Not enough info'. They make well in excess of the rent, about 5 times. Verified income. But there's no credit cards, no late bills, no loans, no anything to judge them on."
"The income tool just guesses based on credit history. It doesn't show what they actually earn."
Sources: BiggerPockets landlord forums, rentwithclara.com 2026 review, FTC/CFPB settlement filings. SmartMove also lacks built-in identity verification, has no criminal coverage in DE, HI, KY, MA, NJ, SD, WY or Cook County, IL, and only offers income "analysis" rather than real income data.
Pick your plan.
The applicant pays.
No monthly fees. No contracts. Pay per screening.
Core criminal checks for landlords just getting started.
- Criminal History
- Identity Protection for $2.95
Make informed decisions with financials, rental history, and background.
- Everything in Starter
- Full eviction history
- Credit Score
- Credit Report
- Identity Protection for $2.95
The full picture on every tenant. Verification of credit, income, assets, employment, criminal, and eviction.
- Everything in Essential
- Income Information
- Assets & Bank Report
- Identity Protection for $2.95
Applicant pays at checkout. No charge until they complete their part.
Three steps.
That's all it takes.
From "I have an applicant" to "I'm confident they're the one" in the time it takes to make coffee.
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Sign up
5 minutes. No credit card needed.
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Text your applicant
They finish on their phone. You don't chase anything.
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Get the report
Same-day results. Approve or decline with confidence.
Don't wait for June 30.
Set up your Checkr Tenant account today. Run your first screening and get results in a few minutes.
Get started, it's freeStarting from $24.99 per screening · No monthly fees · No contracts
Quick answers
When is First Advantage shutting down?
June 30, 2026 is the last day to order new reports. Download any historical reports by July 31, 2026 before you lose access.
Do I have to use SmartMove?
No. First Advantage named TransUnion as their preferred partner, but you can pick any company. Many landlords are moving to Checkr Tenant instead.
How much does it cost me as a landlord?
Nothing up front. The applicant pays at checkout. No monthly fees, no contracts. Plans start at $24.99.
How fast do I get the report?
Usually the same day. You'll get an email the moment the report is ready.
Can I move my First Advantage account over?
Yes. Checkr Tenant signup takes 5 minutes. Download your historical First Advantage reports before July 31, 2026 so you have a record.
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