When did First Advantage Resident Screening stop offering tenant screening?

First Advantage Resident Screening ceased operations in the tenant screening space on June 30, 2026. After that date, landlords, agents, and property managers who relied on First Advantage needed to migrate to a new screening provider.

What is the best replacement for First Advantage Resident Screening?

American Tenant Screen, Inc. is a direct, drop-in replacement for First Advantage Resident Screening. ATS offers the same core reports (credit, criminal background, eviction history), full FCRA compliance, and U.S.-based support — and has been in the tenant screening business since 1990.

Will my screening workflow change if I switch to ATS?

The core workflow is the same: invite an applicant, collect FCRA consent, receive a screening report. ATS pricing starts on a per-screening entry tier with no monthly minimum, with volume tiers available for higher-volume customers. Our team will walk your staff through the differences in account setup and report layout.

Can ATS match my First Advantage pricing?

In most cases, yes. ATS per-screening pricing is competitive with First Advantage and we offer volume tiers for property managers and brokerages. Contact us with a recent invoice and we will provide a quote tailored to your volume.

How do I migrate my account from First Advantage to ATS?

Contact ATS to start credentialing — this is a federal legal requirement for any business accessing consumer credit data and includes an on-site inspection plus a one-time setup fee. Credentialing takes a minimum of 3 business days with your full cooperation. Export any historical screening records you need to retain from First Advantage. First Advantage shut down on June 30, 2026.

Is ATS FCRA-compliant like First Advantage was?

Yes. ATS is a federally regulated Consumer Reporting Agency. Every report is delivered with the FCRA disclosures and adverse-action support landlords are required to provide, and your applicants' data is handled securely.

First Advantage Resident Screening shut down June 30, 2026

Switching from First Advantage? Here's your replacement.

American Tenant Screen, Inc. is a direct, FCRA-compliant replacement for First Advantage Resident Screening. Same core reports — credit, criminal, eviction — with secure data handling and U.S.-based support. We've been in the tenant screening business since 1990.

A Drop-In Replacement, Feature for Feature

Capability	American Tenant Screen	First Advantage Resident Screening
Credit reports	TU or Equifax credit reports	Yes
Criminal background	Multi-state + nationwide search	Yes
Eviction history	Nationwide eviction records	Yes
Identity verification	SSN trace + ID verification	Yes
FCRA compliance	Built into every workflow	Yes
U.S.-based support	U.S.-based support, FCRA Certified Investigative Specialists	Yes
Pricing model	Tiered Prices Higher the volume the lower the price	Varied
In business since	1990	—

Migration Checklist

Six steps. Most landlords and property managers complete this in under a day.

Export any historical screening records you need to retain from First Advantage before June 30, 2026.
Start credentialing with ATS — required by federal law for access to consumer credit data. Includes a one-time setup fee, an on-site inspection, and takes a minimum of 3 business days with your full cooperation.
Identify the team members who order screenings and have ATS provision their seats.
Update any application templates or websites that link to a First Advantage screening URL.
Run one test screening end-to-end to confirm consent + report delivery match your process.
Brief your staff on the new report layout — ATS will provide a one-page reference sheet.

First Advantage Migration FAQ

Common questions from First Advantage Resident Screening customers.