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What it is

ApplyConnect is a web service for landlords, real estate agents, property managers, and rental applicants to share tenant-screening reports. A report includes an Experian credit report with VantageScore, a nationwide criminal background check, a sex offender search, and nationwide eviction history. The applicant initiates release and consents to sharing with a landlord or agent; ApplyConnect says the credit inquiry is soft and does not affect the applicant's score. Renters can share a purchased report with up to three properties within 30 days, and the company says reports are processed within seconds after payment. Landlords and agents can use an online rental application at no additional cost, along with listed tools such as online rent collection, automated decision notifications, free state notices, and property advertising links. With the property ZIP code, SAFE Screen checks local restrictions and masks criminal or eviction records restricted for use. ApplyConnect says it does not verify employment or prior rental history and can currently process only applicants with a valid U.S. Social Security number. Operator tools are free; renter reports cost $39.95 once.

Spec sheet

What it does
ApplyConnect is an online consumer-initiated service that lets landlords, agents and renters share credit, eviction and criminal screening reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Purpose
ApplyConnect lets landlords, real estate agents, property managers, and rental applicants share consumer credit, eviction, and criminal screening reports.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Security
ApplyConnect says it masks sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and uses encryption and Experian identity verification protocols.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Support
The contact page says representatives respond to submitted requests within 48 hours and lists phone support at 800-288-4757 option 7.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Headquarters
Duluth, Georgia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
API and SDKs
The official site pages opened describe a browser service and user guides but provide no public API or SDK documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Applicant control
The rental applicant initiates release of the report and gives consent for it to be shared with the landlord or agent.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Applicant eligibility limit
ApplyConnect says it can currently process rental applicants only if they have a valid U.S. Social Security number.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Company and founding
ApplyConnect says it was established in 2013 by Contemporary Information Corporation (C.I.C).Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Company headquarters
Crunchbase lists the company in Duluth, Georgia, United States.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company maker
ApplyConnect was established in 2013 by Contemporary Information Corporation (C.I.C.).Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Company size
Crunchbase lists ApplyConnect as a private company with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Credit impact
ApplyConnect says the applicant’s report is a soft inquiry and does not affect their credit score.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Credit report
Reports include an Experian credit report with a VantageScore.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Criminal search
Screening searches nationwide criminal conviction records and sex-offender registries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Decision notices
Landlords can send approve, deny or conditional decision notifications with legally required resources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Documentation depth
Documentation consists of FAQs, renter and landlord guides, sample reports, compliance resources and how-to instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Eviction search
Screening includes a nationwide public-record search for unlawful-detainer eviction judgments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Identity verification
Users verify identity through Experian questions based on their consumer credit profile.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Independent app security claim
The 2015 app announcement said the mobile app did not transmit or store personal identification data on the device.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 24-7pressrelease.com
Independent deployment
The Apartment Association of California Southern Cities announced that members would use ApplyConnect from January 1, 2025 for no-cost Experian and CIC reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · secureassociation.com
Independent partnership
Advantage Credit describes an ApplyConnect partnership offering Experian reports, Vantage 3.0, heuristic identity matching, instant sharing and online applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advcredit.com
Licence
No open-source licence is stated on the official product, FAQ or resource pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Limit: invitation dependency
Upturn reports that ApplyConnect requires a landlord invitation for the initial report and does not clearly explain how later reuse invitations work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upturn.org
Limit: landlord acceptance
ApplyConnect states that portable reports remain optional for most U.S. landlords, so a property may refuse to accept one.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Limit: renter cost exposure
Upturn places ApplyConnect among portable-report products costing $31.95–$64.99 and notes that repeated 30-day purchases can burden renters in long housing searches.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upturn.org
Limit: reuse cap
Upturn records ApplyConnect's portable report as usable only three times within 30 days for $39.95.Read 15 Oct 2026 · upturn.org
Notable news
A February 14, 2015 press release announced ApplyConnect smartphone and tablet apps for iOS and Android.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 24-7pressrelease.com
Online rent collection
The landlord feature set lists online rent collection as a free leasing tool.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Other leasing tools
The company lists automated decision notifications, online rent collection, free state notices, and property advertising links among its free tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Praise: breadth
Advantage Credit praises the combination of Experian credit data, Vantage scoring, eviction and criminal searches, and sex-offender checks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advcredit.com
Praise: speed
Advantage Credit highlights instant report delivery after purchase and automated applicant reminders and decision letters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · advcredit.com
Privacy and compliance
Its privacy notice describes FCRA and California investigative-consumer-report procedures, U.S.-only data transfers, safeguards and reinvestigation rights.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Property links
Landlords can create unique ApplyConnect links for websites, social media and property advertisements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Rating on Google Reviews
4.8 out of 5 from 75 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Regulatory checks
When the property ZIP code is supplied, ApplyConnect says its SAFE Screen checks local restrictions and masks criminal or eviction records restricted for use.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Rental application
Included applications collect addresses, references, employment and income information, common questions, e-signature verification and uploaded documents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Rental applications
Landlords and agents can use an online rental application that ApplyConnect describes as included at no additional cost.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Report contents
Reports include an Experian credit report with VantageScore, nationwide criminal background check, sex offender search, and nationwide eviction history.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Report sharing
Applicants can view report details before sharing and can share a purchased report with up to three landlords within 30 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Report sharing limit
Renters can share a purchased report with up to 3 properties within 30 days of purchase.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
SAFE Screen
The SAFE Screen checks local laws and ordinances using the property ZIP code and removes information that cannot legally be used.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Screening time
The company says reports are processed within seconds after the applicant pays.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Security controls
ApplyConnect says it masks sensitive fields such as Social Security numbers and uses encryption and Experian identity-verification protocols.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Self-hosting
The opened official pages describe ApplyConnect as an online hosted service and provide no self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Soft inquiry
Applicant-initiated reports are described as soft inquiries that do not affect credit scores.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
System requirements
The service requires internet access and separate email addresses for each applicant; reports are processed individually rather than jointly for couples.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
TIN limitation
ApplyConnect says it cannot process taxpayer-identification numbers because Experian cannot verify identity with them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Unverified history
The company says it does not verify applicants’ employment history or prior rental history.Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com

Plans and prices

Landlords & Agents Free per tenant screening No subscription · no hidden fees · online rental application and screening Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Property Operators Free Landlords, real estate agents, property managers · Experian credit report · Criminal background check · Eviction history · Online rental application · Online rent collection Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Apply One for Renters $29.95, paid once per report Share report with 1 property · credit and background check Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Renters $29.95, paid once per tenant screening Share tenant screening report and apply for next home Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Apply Three for Renters $39.95, paid once per report Share report with up to 3 properties · 30 days Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com
Renters $39.95, paid once Apply for up to 3 properties · Credit and background check · Report shareable within 30 days of purchase Read 30 Sep 2026 · applyconnect.com
Renters / Applicants $39.95, paid once per tenant screening Share with up to 3 rental properties · 30 days Read 15 Oct 2026 · applyconnect.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reports include credit, criminal, and eviction checks
  • Applicants consent before reports are shared
  • Purchased reports can be shared with up to three properties
  • Online rental applications are included at no additional cost
  • Operator tools are free

Limits

  • Applicants need a valid U.S. Social Security number
  • Employment and prior rental history are not verified
  • Renter reports cost $39.95 once

Who it suits

It suits landlords, agents, and property managers who need rental screening reports and online application tools, as well as renters applying to share a report. Applicants must have a valid U.S. Social Security number to be processed.

Verdict

ApplyConnect combines screening reports with rental application and leasing tools. Its applicant eligibility requirement and lack of employment and rental-history verification are important limits to consider.

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