Identification
Collect full legal name, date of birth, and government-issued ID number to enable reliable background and identity checks.
A consistent rental application reduces screening errors, documents applicant consent for background checks, and creates an auditable record of decisions. It helps standardize eligibility criteria across units, supports fair housing compliance, and preserves contact and financial details needed for lease formation and collections.
This form is completed by prospective tenants and reviewed by property staff, leasing agents, and screening vendors before a lease offer is made.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Identity field | Require government ID upload for verification |
| Consent checkbox | Mandatory for background/credit checks |
| Attachment types | Allow PDF, JPG, PNG only |
| Retention policy | Store with lease record for required period |
Ensure your chosen platform supports secure uploads, audit trails, and appropriate signer authentication.
Confirm receipt within 24–48 business hours of submission
Usually completes within 24–72 hours
Often returns same day or within 48 hours
Deliver approval or denial within 3–7 business days
Conditional holds remain valid per property policy
Intake recorded and documents queued for verification
IDs and income validated; flags noted
Background and credit outcomes recorded
Lease offer issued or denial communicated
Collect full legal name, date of birth, and government-issued ID number to enable reliable background and identity checks.
Record current and prior addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses to support reference checks and service of notices.
Document employer, position, income amount, and attach pay stubs or bank statements to confirm rent affordability.
List previous landlords, addresses, and reason for leaving; note any evictions or outstanding balances for accurate risk assessment.
Include explicit, dated consent for criminal, credit, and eviction checks and disclosure about how results are used.
Provide a dated signature field and record method of signing (electronic or wet) along with an audit trail for enforceability.
The team replaced paper forms with a digital application that captured attachments immediately
Field agents used mobile forms to collect signed applications on-site
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available | Yes, trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |