How to screen Arkansas tenants…
Screening prospective tenants in Arkansas is simple with RealSerious.com. Just provide the applicant’s name and email, and we’ll handle identity verification, secure their consent, and gather an official credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.
Arkansas Tenant Screening Services You Can Trust
At RealSerious.com, we understand the diverse rental needs across Arkansas. Whether you’re managing properties in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, or other communities, our tenant screening services deliver the essential insights landlords need to make confident rental decisions.
Featured areas include:
• Little Rock
• Fort Smith
• Fayetteville
• Springdale
• Jonesboro
Our services are available statewide for landlords and real estate professionals, subject to Arkansas’s local regulations.
What’s included in an Arkansas tenant screening?
Our tenant screening reports provide landlords with comprehensive details to evaluate applicants thoroughly. This information helps landlords protect their properties and supports reliable tenancy. Each report includes the following 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 the applicant’s identity is verified. Some results may take up to 1–2 days due to factors such as common names, potential record matches, or delays in local jurisdiction reporting.
*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…
Arkansas Tenant Criminal Record Coverage
This information applies only to our criminal report included in our standard Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Arkansas | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Ashley |  | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Baxter | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Benton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Boone | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Bradley | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Calhoun | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Carroll | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Chicot | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Clark | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Clay | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Cleburne | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Cleveland | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Columbia | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Conway | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Craighead | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Crawford | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Crittenden | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Cross | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Dallas | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Desha | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Drew | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Faulkner | < 1 Hour | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Franklin | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Fulton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Garland | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
| Arkansas | Grant | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Greene | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Hempstead | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Hot Spring | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Howard | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Independence | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Izard | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Jackson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Jefferson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Johnson | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Lafayette | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Lawrence | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Lee | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Lincoln | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Little River | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Logan | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Lonoke | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Madison | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Marion | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Miller | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Mississippi | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Monroe | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Montgomery | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Nevada | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Newton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Ouachita | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Perry | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Phillips | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Pike | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Poinsett | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Polk | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Pope | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Prairie | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Pulaski | < 1 Hour | < 1 Day | |
| Arkansas | Randolph | 2 Days | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Saline | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Scott | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Searcy | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Sebastian | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Sevier | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Sharp | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | St. Francis | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Stone | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Union | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Van Buren | < 1 Day | 2 Days | |
| Arkansas | Washington | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | White | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Woodruff | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Arkansas | Yell | 2 Days | 2 Days |
Arizona Landlord FAQs
If you have additional questions, please contact us. Note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For Arkansas-specific landlord-tenant law inquiries, consult a local attorney or legal resource.
Are Arkansas landlords allowed to collect an application fee?
Yes, Arkansas landlords are permitted to charge a rental application fee. While there is no specific cap on fees, it’s recommended to keep them reasonable and aligned with actual screening costs.
Can Arkansas landlords consider criminal background information?
Yes, Arkansas landlords can include criminal background checks in their tenant screenings. However, it is important to follow fair housing practices and avoid discrimination. For additional guidance, review fair housing resources from the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission at https://www.fairhousing.arkansas.gov.
Arkansas Landlord Resources
Arkansas Bar Association – Arkansas Find a Lawyer
https://mx.arkbar.com/Attorneys/Arkansas-Find-A-Lawyer
Connects landlords throughout Arkansas with qualified legal professionals specializing in landlord-tenant matters.
Arkansas Judiciary – Small Claims and Evictions
Offers resources for handling small claims, eviction filings, and civil cases relevant to landlords.
Arkansas Fair Housing Commission
https://www.fairhousing.arkansas.gov
Provides fair housing resources, complaint filing, and educational materials for landlords and tenants.
Arkansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us