Document Center
Everything you need in one place — screening portals, FCRA rights summaries, compliance guides, and resources for applicants, employers, property managers, and students.
For Applicants
Resources to help you understand and complete your background screening.
Expedite Your Background Check
Already applied for residence? Use our Electronic Signature Option to receive your screening questionnaire link by email — fast and secure.
FCRA Summary of Rights
A federally required summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You are entitled to receive this document before any adverse action is taken.
What to Expect During Screening
A step-by-step overview of the background check process — from submission to results — so you know exactly what happens and when.
Dispute a Background Check Result
If you believe information in your background report is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute it. Contact us to begin the process.
For Employers & HR
Compliance guides and resources for businesses running employment screening programs.
Order Employment Screening
Log in to the AllStar Backgrounds client portal to order background checks, view results, and manage your account.
EEOC Guidance on Background Checks
The EEOC's guidance on how employers should use criminal history information in hiring decisions to avoid discriminatory practices.
Ban the Box Laws by State
An overview of state and local "ban the box" laws that restrict when employers can ask about criminal history during the hiring process.
FCRA Compliance for Employers
Key FCRA obligations for employers using consumer reports — including required disclosures, authorization forms, and adverse action procedures.
For Property Managers
Tools and compliance resources for landlords and property management companies.
Order Tenant Screening
Access the AllStar Backgrounds portal to run tenant background checks, credit reports, and eviction history searches.
Fair Housing Act Overview
A summary of Fair Housing Act requirements that apply to tenant screening — including protected classes and permissible screening criteria.
HUD Guidance on Criminal Records
HUD's guidance on how housing providers should evaluate criminal history to avoid Fair Housing Act violations.
Adverse Action Notice Requirements
When you deny a rental application based on a background check, federal law requires you to send an adverse action notice. Learn what to include.
Your Rights Under the FCRA
AllStar Backgrounds operates as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants have the right to know what is in their file, to dispute inaccurate information, and to receive a copy of their report. If you have questions about your rights, contact us or visit the CFPB website.
Can't Find What You Need?
Our team is happy to help. Whether you're an applicant with questions about your report or a business looking to set up a screening program, we're just a call or email away.