Mississippi Tenant Screening

for Landlords & Real Estate Agents

Tenant Screening Services in Mississippi…

Screening potential tenants in Mississippi is easy with RealSerious.com. Provide the applicant’s name and email, and we’ll verify their identity, obtain their consent, and generate an official credit report along with a multi-state criminal background check.

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Trusted by Mississippi Landlords

Whether you’re managing properties in Jackson, Gulfport, or Oxford. Our tenant screening services equip landlords across the state with the information they need to make informed leasing decisions.

Popular Rental Markets:

• Jackson
• Gulfport
• South Haven
• Biloxi
• Hattiesburg

RealSerious.com provides screening services for landlords throughout Mississippi, subject to local regulations.

Critical Insights on Applicants

Our tenant screening reports provide critical insights for landlords. Reports include, 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.

Delivery in Minutes: Most reports are available within seconds after identity verification. Some may take up to 1–2 days due to common names or jurisdiction processing delays.

tenant credit report

*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…

Mississippi Tenant Screening FAQs

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”

StateCountyIn NetworkInitial Clear Avg Turnaround TimePotential Hit Avg Turnaround Time
AlabamaAutauga < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaBaldwin < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaBarbour < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaBibb < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaBlount < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaBullock < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaButler < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCalhoun < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaChambers < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCherokee < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaChilton < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaChoctaw < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaClarke < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaClay < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCleburne < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCoffee < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaColbert < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaConecuh < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCoosa < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCovington < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCrenshaw < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaCullman < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaDale < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaDallas < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaDeKalb < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaElmore < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaEscambia < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaEtowah < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaFayette < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaFranklin < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaGeneva < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaGreene < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaHale < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaHenry < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaHouston < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaJackson < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaJefferson < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLamar < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLauderdale < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLawrence < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLee < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLimestone < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaLowndes < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMacon < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMadison < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMarengo < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMarion < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMarshall < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMobile < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMonroe < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMontgomery < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaMorgan < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaPerry < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaPickens < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaPike < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaRandolph < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaRussell < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaShelby < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaSt Clair < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaSumter < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaTalladega < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaTallapoosa < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaTuscaloosa < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaWalker < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaWashington < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaWilcox < 1 Hour< 1 Day
AlabamaWinston < 1 Hour< 1 Day

Mississippi 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 Mississippi landlords charge an application fee?

Mississippi landlords can charge a rental application fee. However, there are no state-imposed limits on the amount. Fees should be reasonable and reflect the actual cost of screening.

Are criminal background checks allowed in tenant screening?

Landlords in Mississippi can conduct criminal background checks. However, it is important to comply with fair housing regulations and ensure that screening policies are applied consistently.

Mississippi Landlord Resources

For more information and assistance, landlords can reference the following resources.

Mississippi Bar Association – Find a Lawyer

https://msbar.reliaguide.com/home

Offers legal assistance and guidance for landlord-tenant matters.

Mississippi Judiciary

https://courts.ms.gov

Provides court forms and information related to eviction filings and rental disputes.

Mississippi Housing Corporation

https://www.mshomecorp.com

Offers resources on affordable housing programs and landlord assistance.

Mississippi Attorney General

https://www.ago.state.ms.us

Covers landlord-tenant rights, fair housing laws, and lease agreement guidelines.

Mississippi REALTORS®

https://msrealtors.org

Provides property management resources and educational programs.

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