How to Screen Kansas Tenants…
Screening potential tenants in Kansas is simple. Submit your applicant’s name and email so we can get their permission to deliver a comprehensive credit report alongside a multi-state criminal background check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.
A Trusted Landlord Service
Whether you manage properties in Wichita, Overland Park, or smaller towns, RealSerious.com helps you navigate these challenges with reliable tenant screening tailored to your local area. From credit checks to criminal history searches, we provide the insights to make good decisions.
Common areas we serve:
• Wichita
• Overland Park
• Olathe
• Topeka
• Lawrence
Our tenant screening services are available statewide, offering support to landlords in Kansas’ major cities and rural communities.
Comprehensive Data Solutions
RealSerious.com provides detailed reports to help Kansas landlords identify qualified applicants. Tenant screening reports may include 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.
Fast Turnaround Times: Most results are available within seconds after identity verification. Some may take longer (1–2 days) due to common names or local jurisdiction delays.
*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…
Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Allen |  | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Anderson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Atchison | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Barber | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Barton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Bourbon | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Brown | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Butler | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Chase | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Chautauqua | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Cherokee | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Cheyenne | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Clark | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Clay | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Cloud | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Coffey | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Comanche | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Cowley | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Crawford | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Decatur | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Dickinson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Doniphan | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Douglas | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Edwards | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Elk | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Ellis | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Ellsworth | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Finney | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Ford | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Franklin | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Geary | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Gove | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Graham | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Grant | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Gray | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Greeley | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Greenwood | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Hamilton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Harper | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Harvey | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Haskell | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Hodgeman | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Jackson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Jefferson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Jewell | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Johnson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Kearny | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Kingman | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Kiowa | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Labette | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Lane | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Leavenworth | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Lincoln | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Linn | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Logan | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Lyon | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Marion | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Marshall | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | McPherson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Meade | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Miami | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Mitchell | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Montgomery | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Morris | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Morton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Nemaha | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Neosho | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Ness | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Norton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Osage | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Osborne | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Ottawa | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Pawnee | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Phillips | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Pottawatomie | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Pratt | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Rawlins | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Reno | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Republic | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Rice | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Riley | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Rooks | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Rush | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Russell | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Saline | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Scott | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Sedgwick | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Seward | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Shawnee | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Sheridan | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Sherman | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Smith | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Stafford | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Stanton | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Stevens | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Sumner | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Thomas | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Trego | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Wabaunsee | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Wallace | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Washington | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Wichita | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Wilson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Woodson | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
| Kansas | Wyandotte | | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Kansas 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 Kansas landlords collect an application fee?
Yes, Kansas landlords can charge a rental application fee. There is no statewide cap on fees, but it’s advisable to base your fee on comparable rentals.
Are Kansas landlords allowed to check criminal backgrounds?
Yes, criminal background checks are permitted in Kansas. For more information, consult the Kansas Human Rights Commission (see below).
Resources for Kansas Landlords
The following links offer important information for rental property management.
Kansas Bar Association – Find a Lawyer
https://ksbar.org/?pg=lrs_public