
Tenant Screening Services in Minnesota…
Finding reliable tenants starts with a thorough screening process. With RealSerious.com, landlords can verify applicant details by simply providing their name and email. We will then obtain consent to generate a comprehensive background report, including a credit and multi-state criminal record check.
No monthly fees – pay as you go.

Trusted by Landlords Across Minnesota
RealSerious.com understands the diverse rental markets across Minnesota, from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Duluth, Rochester, and smaller communities throughout the state.
Servicing the Following Regions:
• Minneapolis
• St Paul
• Rochester
• Duluth
• Bloomington
Minnesota landlords and property managers can use our services statewide, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
What Data is Featured?
Each screening report delivers essential information, allowing landlords to assess tenants more effectively. Reports may include the following, when 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.
Delivery Timeframe: Most reports are delivered within seconds after identity verification. Some may take up to 1–2 days depending on factors such as common names, potential record matches, or 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…
Minnesota 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 |
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Minnesota | Aitkin | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Anoka | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Becker | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Beltrami | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Benton | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Big Stone | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Blue Earth | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Brown | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Carlton | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Carver | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Cass | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Chippewa | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Chisago | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Clay | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Clearwater | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Cook | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Cottonwood | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Crow Wing | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Dakota | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Dodge | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Douglas | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Faribault | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Fillmore | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Freeborn | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Goodhue | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Grant | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Hennepin | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Houston | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Hubbard | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Isanti | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Itasca | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Jackson | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Kanabec | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Kandiyohi | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Kittson | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Koochiching | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Lac qui Parle | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Lake | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Lake of the Woods | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Le Sueur | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Lincoln | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Lyon | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Mahnomen | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Marshall | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Martin | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | McLeod | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Meeker | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Mille Lacs | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Morrison | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Mower | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Murray | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Nicollet | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Nobles | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Norman | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Olmsted | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Otter Tail | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Pennington | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Pine | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Pipestone | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Polk | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Pope | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Ramsey | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Red Lake | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Redwood | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Renville | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Rice | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Rock | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Roseau | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Scott | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Sherburne | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Sibley | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | St Louis | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Stearns | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Steele | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Stevens | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Swift | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Todd | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Traverse | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Wabasha | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Wadena | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Waseca | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Washington | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Watonwan | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Wilkin | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Winona | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Wright | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota | Yellow Medicine | ![]() | < 1 Minute | < 1 Day |
Minnesota Tenant Screening FAQs
Have a question? Contact us. Please note: We are unable to provide legal advice. For specific landlord-tenant matters, it’s best to consult an attorney.
Can Minnesota landlords charge an application fee?
Minnesota law allows landlords to charge an application fee. However, under Minnesota Statutes § 504B.173, landlords must provide a written explanation of how the fee is used and refund any unused portion if a background check is not conducted.
Are there restrictions on tenant criminal background checks?
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, regulations prevent blanket rejections based on criminal history and require consideration of rehabilitation and the nature of past offenses. For guidance, visit the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
Minnesota Landlord Resources
The following links may prove to be useful in your rental property endeavors.
Minnesota State Bar Association
https://mnbars.org/?pg=FindALawyer
Helps landlords connect with Attorneys for lease agreements, evictions, and more.
Minnesota Judicial Branch
https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Landlords.aspx
Offers materials, forms, laws, and more.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
Offers rental assistance programs and housing guidelines for property owners.
Minnesota Attorney General
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/Handbooks/LT/default.asp