Tenant Screening Services in Maine…
Simplify tenant screening in Maine with RealSerious.com. Enter the applicant’s name and email, and we’ll handle identity verification, secure their consent, and provide a detailed credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.
Trusted Tenant Screening Solutions
At RealSerious.com, we recognize the unique challenges of Maine’s rental market. From managing apartments in Portland to single-family homes in Bangor, our screening services help landlords make informed decisions by providing essential tenant data.
Featured Maine Cities:
• Portland
• Lewiston
• Bangor
• Auburn
• Biddeford
Our tenant screening reports adhere to federal and state regulations to ensure compliant, comprehensive insights.
So What’s Included?
Our tenant screening services provide landlords with critical information to reduce risk and improve tenancy outcomes. Reports include the following details, where available:
• Credit Score & Factors (ResidentScore®)
• Reported Addresses & Employment
• Credit Card & Loan Payments
• Ch 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Remarks
• Returned Check Collection Accts
• Unpaid Utility & Landlord Collections
• Foreclosures & Repossessions
• Multi-State Criminal Records*
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Global Sanctions
See a sample report.
Turnaround Times: Most reports are delivered within seconds after identity verification. However, some may take 1–2 days due to jurisdictional reporting delays or common name matches.
*DISCLAIMER: No tenant criminal background check is 100% complete. Coverage for our standard tenant screening may vary due to (1) jurisdictions limiting what records are eligible to return and (2) TransUnion and/or its partners limiting records that do not meet their data quality standards. As of November 2024, criminal records are available to return in the following jurisdictions that have a green dot in the “In Network” column below…
Maine Tenant Criminal Record Coverage
This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard Indiana tenant screening service. If a jurisdiction is not “In Network,” then it’s possible that if a criminal conviction occurred there, it may not be reported. Learn more about our tenant criminal record coverage across the rest of the U.S.
Search by county to see if it’s “In Network”
| State | County | In Network | Initial Clear Avg Turnaround Time | Potential Hit Avg Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Androscoggin | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Aroostook | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Cumberland | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Franklin | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Hancock | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Kennebec | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Knox | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Lincoln | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Oxford | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Penobscot | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Piscataquis | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Sagadahoc | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Somerset | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Waldo | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | Washington | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Maine | York | < 1 Day | 2 Days |
Maine Tenant Screening FAQs
Additional questions? Contact us. Please note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For questions specific to landlord-tenant laws, consult a local attorney or legal expert.
Can Maine landlords charge application fees?
While there’s no state cap or restriction, a landlord may collect a reasonable fee to apply.
Are criminal background checks allowed in Maine?
Landlords may use criminal records, but their decision-making must comply with the Fair Housing Act, ensuring no discriminatory practices.
Landlord Resources in Maine
The following links offer useful information for rental property owners.