Verify your applicant is who they say they are.
A government-issued ID scan plus a live selfie confirms your applicant is a real person and matches the name on the application. Add it to any screening in one click.
What is tenant identity verification?
Tenant identity verification confirms that a rental applicant is who they claim to be before a landlord reviews their screening report. The applicant submits a photo of a government-issued ID and a live selfie. With Checkr Tenant, automated checks confirm the ID is genuine, the selfie matches the ID photo, the applicant is a real live person rather than a photo or video replay, and the ID has not expired.
Six automated checks confirm your applicant is real.
Identity verification isn't just "did they upload a photo." Each submission runs through a set of automated checks so you can trust the result instead of eyeballing an ID yourself.
Confirms a real, live person is taking the selfie, not a photo, video, or mask.
Confirms the government-issued ID is genuine and hasn't been altered.
Confirms the name on the ID matches the name on the application.
Matches the live selfie to the photo on the ID to confirm the same person.
Confirms the applicant meets the minimum age to enter a lease.
Confirms the ID is current and hasn't lapsed.
Checks run automatically as part of every identity verification submission.
Add on to any package.
Identity verification isn't locked to a premium tier. Add it to Starter, Essential, or Complete for the same $2.95, so cost is never the reason you skip verifying an applicant.
The applicant pays at checkout along with the rest of the screening fee. No monthly fees, no contracts, no separate product to manage.
Identity verification add-on pricing is the same across every package.
Different questions, same report.
Identity verification, background checks, and credit checks answer different questions about an applicant. Checkr Tenant runs whichever combination you need in a single screening.
Identity verification
Confirms the applicant is a real person and matches the government ID and name they provided. Answers "are they who they say they are?" This is what you're on.
Criminal background check
Searches criminal, sex offender, and watchlist records once identity is established. Answers "what does their record show?"
Credit check
Pulls credit score, payment history, and debt from the credit bureaus. Answers "can they afford the lease?"
Identity verification, right next to everything else.
See whether an applicant's identity checked out beside their credit, eviction, criminal, income results, and more. All in one dashboard without switching between tools and platforms.
Verify an applicant in less than two minutes.
The applicant does their part on their phone: a photo of their ID and a quick selfie. You see the result in your dashboard.
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Create your free account
Takes about two minutes. No credit card. No contracts.
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Add identity verification to any package
Starter, Essential, and Complete all support it as a $2.95 add-on.
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Send the applicant a screening link
We text or email the applicant. They photograph a government-issued ID and take a live selfie, guided step by step.
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Review the verification result
See whether the applicant's identity was confirmed, right alongside their credit, eviction, and criminal background results.
Every package.
Same $2.95 add-on.
Identity verification isn't gated to a premium tier. Add it to Starter, Essential, or Complete. No monthly fees. No contracts.
Core criminal checks for landlords just getting started.
- Criminal History Criminal History National criminal database search covering felony and misdemeanor records across 650M+ records in all 50 states, plus county courthouse searches. National DB - State - County
- Sex Offender Registry Sex Offender Registry Checks all U.S public sex offender registries for registered offenders. 50 State Registries
- Global Watchlist Global Watchlist Search Searches a comprehensive list of government and regulatory watchlists. Denied Persons List - Interpol Most Wanted - OFAC Sanctions - FBI Most Wanted - And More
- Identity Verification for $2.95 Identity Verification Scans the applicant's government-issued ID and uses liveness detection to confirm the document is genuine and the person presenting it is real. Government ID Scan
The complete picture: financials, rental history, and background in one report.
- Everything in Starter
- Full eviction history Full Eviction History Searches housing court records for eviction filings and judgments across 49 states, South Dakota excluded. State Housing Courts
- Credit Score Credit Score Rental-specific credit scores that gives you the confidence you need to make informed decisions. Credit Report Agencies
- Credit Report Credit Report Include payment history, number of open accounts, average payment per month, and credit utilization ratio. Credit Reporting Agencies
- Identity Verification for $2.95 Identity Verification Scans the applicant's government-issued ID and uses liveness detection to confirm the document is genuine and the person presenting it is real. Government ID Scan
Adds income verification on top of the full background and credit picture.
- Everything in Essential
- Income Information Income Verification Verifies income directly from the applicant's bank account. No pay stubs or uploads required. Bank Records
- Assets & Bank Report Assets & Bank Verification Directly information from your renter's bank account, allowing you to know asset and income stream information from source. Bank Data
- Identity Verification for $2.95 Identity Verification Scans the applicant's government-issued ID and uses liveness detection to confirm the document is genuine and the person presenting it is real. Government ID Scan
Decide who pays, you or the other party. Identity verification adds $2.95 to any package.
Quick answers
What is tenant identity verification?
Tenant identity verification confirms that a rental applicant is who they claim to be before a landlord reviews their screening report. The applicant submits a photo of a government-issued ID and a live selfie. Automated checks confirm the ID is genuine, the selfie matches the ID photo, the applicant is a real live person, and the ID has not expired.
What do renters need to verify their identity?
A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID, and a device with a camera to take a live selfie. The process is guided step by step and takes about two minutes.
How much does identity verification cost for tenant screening?
Identity verification is a $2.95 add-on you can attach to any Checkr Tenant package: Starter ($24.99), Essential ($34.99), or Complete ($44.99). There are no separate contracts and no monthly fees.
What does identity verification check?
Checkr Tenant's identity verification checks liveness (a real person, not a photo or video replay), document authenticity (the ID hasn't been altered or fabricated), whether the name on the ID matches the application, whether the selfie matches the ID photo, whether the applicant meets minimum age, and whether the ID is expired.
How is identity verification different from a background check?
Identity verification confirms who the applicant is, using a government-issued ID and a live selfie. A background check searches criminal, eviction, or credit records once identity is established. They answer different questions and are often run together in the same screening.
How long does identity verification take?
The applicant's part takes about two minutes on their phone. Most results appear in your dashboard shortly after the applicant completes the ID scan and selfie, alongside the rest of the screening report.
Is identity verification required to screen a tenant?
No. Identity verification is an optional $2.95 add-on to any Checkr Tenant package. Many landlords add it to reduce the risk of a fraudulent application before running credit, criminal, or eviction checks.
Is it legal to require ID verification from a rental applicant?
Yes. Requiring an applicant to verify their identity as part of a rental application is standard practice and legal in all 50 states. Checkr Tenant is FCRA compliant, and the applicant completes verification as part of their own consented screening flow.
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Create your free account and send your first identity-verification invite in about two minutes. Decide who pays, you or the other party. Takes about two minutes on their end.
Verify an applicant$2.95 add-on to any package - Government ID + live selfie - The applicant pays