Alaska Tenant Screening

How to screen Alaska tenants…

To screen prospective tenants in Alaska, simply provide their name and email. We’ll handle the identity verification, obtain their consent, and gather an official credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.

No monthly fees – pay as you go.

*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…

Alaska Tenant Criminal Record Coverage

This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard 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
Alaska	Aleutians East Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Aleutians West Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Anchorage Municipality		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Bethel Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Bristol Bay Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Chugach Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Copper River Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Denali Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Dillingham Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Fairbanks North Star Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Haines Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Juneau City and Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Kenai Peninsula Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Ketchikan Gateway Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Kodiak Island Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Kusilvak Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Lake and Peninsula Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Matanuska-Susitna Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Nome Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	North Slope Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Northwest Arctic Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Petersburg Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Sitka City and Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Skagway Municipality		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Southeast Fairbanks Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Wrangell City and Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Yakutat City and Borough		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day
Alaska	Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area		< 1 Minute	< 1 Day

Alaska Landlord FAQs

Have a question of your own? Contact us. Please note: we are unable to provide legal advice. For Alaska-specific landlord-tenant law inquiries, consult a local attorney or legal expert.

Are landlords in Alaska allowed to charge an application fee?

Yes, Alaska landlords are permitted to charge a rental application fee. There is no specific state law limiting application fees, but landlords should keep fees reasonable and consider them as part of the overall screening cost.

Can Alaska landlords inquire about an applicant’s criminal background?

In Alaska, landlords can request a criminal background check as part of the screening process. However, landlords must adhere to fair housing laws and avoid any discriminatory practices. For guidance, consult the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, which offers fair housing resources and information.

Alaska Landlord Resources

Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

https://alaskabar.org/for-our-community/

Connects landlords with qualified legal professionals throughout Alaska for advice on landlord-tenant matters.

Alaska Court System

https://courts.alaska.gov

Offers resources for handling civil cases, including eviction filings, and access to forms required for landlord-tenant disputes.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)

https://www.ahfc.us

AHFC provides affordable housing resources, landlord information, and fair housing guidelines to help landlords and tenants in Alaska.

Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act

https://www.law.alaska.gov/doclibrary/consumer/tenant.html

An official overview of Alaska’s landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, providing essential legal guidelines.

Alaska Department of Law – Consumer Protection Unit

https://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer

Offers resources to assist with consumer protection issues, including landlord-tenant concerns.