About us
Background screening you can trust since 1982
Background Check Solutions is an FCRA-compliant background screening company serving landlords, property managers, and employers across all 50 US states. No monthly fees. Results in minutes.
Company facts
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Legal name
Tenant Screening Services, LLC
Brands
Background Check Solutions, Quick Background Checks, InstantBackgroundChecks.us
Coverage
All 50 US states
Compliance
FCRA-compliant (Fair Credit Reporting Act)
Data provider
TransUnion SmartMove
Phone
(512) 451-2734
Support hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CST
Portal access
24/7 online
Our services
Tenant Screening
Credit report, criminal background check, and eviction history for landlords and property managers. FCRA-compliant for housing decisions.
Employment Background Check
Criminal records, employment verification, education verification, and driving records for employers. FCRA-compliant for hiring decisions.
Nationwide Criminal Records Search
Federal, state, and county criminal records across all 50 US states including sex offender registry (NSOPW).
Full Credit Report
Complete credit history including payment history, open accounts, collections, and credit score from TransUnion.
Eviction History Search
Nationwide eviction filing and judgment records — critical for landlords evaluating rental applicants.
Employment & Education Verification
Confirm past employers, job titles, dates of employment, and educational credentials.
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
Driving history including violations, suspensions, and accidents for positions requiring driving.
Address History Search
Current and past addresses for individuals using public records — useful for locating subjects.
Pricing
Background Check Solutions charges per report — no monthly fees, no minimums, no contracts. You pay only when you order a report.
$29.95/report
New customer introductory rate
First 60 days after registration
$50.95/report
Standard rate
After introductory period
Pricing is per report. No setup fees, no monthly fees, no minimums, no contracts.
Who we serve
Independent landlords
Screen tenants before signing a lease. Get credit, criminal, and eviction history in minutes.
Property managers
Manage screening for multiple properties with a single account. No per-property fees.
Apartment communities
High-volume tenant screening with consistent FCRA-compliant workflows for leasing teams.
Mobile home community operators
Screen prospective residents with the same reports used by large apartment groups.
Small business employers
Run pre-employment background checks without enterprise contracts or minimums.
Staffing agencies
Screen candidates at volume. Pay per report — no monthly commitment regardless of hiring pace.
FCRA compliance
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check reports may be used for housing and employment decisions. Background Check Solutions is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) operating in full compliance with the FCRA.
Permissible purpose required
Every report requires a verified permissible purpose under FCRA Section 604 — housing, employment, or other legally defined uses.
Adverse action notices
If you deny an applicant based on a background check, FCRA Section 615 requires a pre-adverse and final adverse action notice. Our portal guides you through this process.
Consumer dispute rights
Subjects have the right to dispute inaccurate information under FCRA Section 611. We provide a dispute process at backgroundchecksolutions.com/dispute.
Data retention
Reports are retained per FCRA Section 605 requirements. Archived reports are available in your portal.
Ban-the-box compliance
We provide guidance on state and local fair chance hiring laws that restrict when criminal history may be considered.
Contact us
Our brands
Background Check Solutions
The flagship brand. Full-service FCRA-compliant screening for landlords and employers.
backgroundchecksolutions.comQuick Background Checks
Fast background checks with the same platform and pricing. No monthly fees.
quickbackgroundchecks.comInstantBackgroundChecks.us
Instant background check results for landlords and employers. Same platform, same pricing.
instantbackgroundchecks.usReady to run your first background check?
Register free. No monthly fees. $29.95 per report for your first 60 days.
No credit card required to register.
Frequently asked questions
Is Background Check Solutions FCRA compliant?
Yes. Background Check Solutions is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) operating in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Our reports are legally usable for tenant screening and employment decisions.
How much does a background check cost?
New customers pay $29.95 per report for the first 60 days after registration. The standard rate is $50.95 per report. There are no monthly fees, no minimums, and no contracts.
How long does a background check take?
Most reports are returned in minutes via TransUnion SmartMove. Some county criminal record searches may take 1–3 business days if manual court retrieval is required.
What is included in a tenant screening report?
A standard tenant screening report includes a full credit report with score, nationwide criminal records search, eviction history, and sex offender registry check.
Do I need consent from the applicant?
Yes. FCRA requires written consent from the subject before ordering a background check for housing or employment purposes. Our portal includes a consent workflow.
What states do you cover?
Background Check Solutions provides background screening services in all 50 US states.
How is Background Check Solutions different from Checkr or TransUnion SmartMove?
Background Check Solutions offers no monthly fees and no minimums — you pay only when you order. We have served landlords and employers since 1982 and provide live customer service Monday–Friday. TransUnion SmartMove is our data provider, so you get the same underlying data with added support and no subscription.
What is the difference between Background Check Solutions and Quick Background Checks?
Quick Background Checks (quickbackgroundchecks.com) and InstantBackgroundChecks.us are sister brands operated by the same company — Tenant Screening Services, LLC. All three brands use the same screening platform, pricing, and customer service team.