Start Every Tenant Screening with a Verified Identity

Clara's advanced ID verification process gives landlords total peace of mind when evaluating applicants — all in minutes, not days.

How Clara Verifies a Tenant's Identity in Minutes

Our tenant verification procedure is made to be as easy as possible for both applicants and landlords while offering the highest level of security. Here's how Clara's ID verification works:
Live ID Upload

Through Clara's secure site, applicants take a live photo of their government-issued ID, like a passport or driver's license. Our system starts checking the document for authenticity right away.

Biometric Selfie Match

A real-time selfie is analyzed for liveness, image quality, and face match with the ID photo. This phase verifies that the applicant's identification matches their physical presence.

Instant Verification Analysis

Within minutes, you have a verified result. Clara gives you total trust in your tenant screening procedure by immediately highlighting any red flags, such as inconsistent data or tampered documents.

Don't Just Trust a Name. Verify Every Tenant.

Fake identification is more accessible than ever in the modern digital environment. The fact that routine tenant screening frequently overlooks sophisticated identity fraud shocks many property managers.

Without proper tenant ID verification, you risk:
  • Running background checks on the wrong person if identity isn't confirmed

  • Trusting screening results tied to a borrowed or stolen identity

  • Accepting tenants using someone else's rental history and credit score

  • Financial loss from unpaid rent and property damage

Clara ensures every prospective tenant is who they say they are — before you sign a lease.

See the full picture of your applicants

Get verified information about identity, credit history, and criminal and eviction records.

Receive comprehensive tenant applications

Verified Income. Not Self-Reported.

Self-reported income has never been easy to trust, and AI tools can now generate convincing fake paystubs in seconds. Clara skips the guesswork and verifies income and employment directly at the source, so your decision rests on confirmed data, not a figure typed into a form.

Clara confirms income three ways, in order of strength:
  • Payroll connection: income and employment verified directly through the applicant's payroll provider

  • Bank connection: active income streams confirmed through secure open banking

  • Document verification: third-party-verified paystubs or W-2s when a direct connection isn't available

The result is an income figure you can act on with confidence, and a faster, fairer process for qualified applicants who no longer have to chase down and email sensitive paperwork.

Clara's Multi-Layer Verification Helps You:

Prevent Fraud Before It Happens

Catch fake IDs and falsified paperwork before they lead to costly evictions. Clara's verification technology detects manipulation and tampering that the human eye could overlook.

Verify Tenant Identity Instantly

No more days of waiting for verification. Clara confirms the identification of applicants in a matter of minutes, enabling you to proceed swiftly with qualified tenants while upholding rigorous screening.

Complete Tenant Screening

Safeguard your investment with Clara's thorough screening that combines ID verification with income verification plus credit, background, and eviction history checks

Instant ID Verification. Instant Trust.

Independent landlords across the country trust Clara to verify applicant identity quickly and securely.

When Should You Verify a Tenant ID?

Why Landlords Trust Clara Over Other Tenant Screening Services

Clara was built specifically for independent landlords who want accurate, comprehensive tenant screening without the complexity or subscription fees of traditional services.
Features
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Subscription Required
No - Pay per screening
No - Pay per screening
Yes - Monthly fee
Mobile Experience
Fully optimized
Limited
Partial
Identity Verification
ID + Biometric
Basic
Basic
Income Verification
Direct API integration
Self-reported
Self-reported
Results Delivery
Minutes
Same day
Same day

Testimonials

Love for Clara

Clara has completely transformed how I screen tenants. The biometric verification gives me confidence that I'm getting accurate information, and the direct income verification has caught several applicants who inflated their income.

Sam, Landlord in Texas
Love for Clara

With a truly mission-driven approach and the latest collaboration features, this seamless technology has become my go-to screening platform for my team and clients.

Maria, Agent in Texas
Love for Clara

Clara has completely transformed how I screen tenants. The platform prioritizes all the relevant details I need to make decisions.

John, Landlord in Colorado
Love for Clara

The mulit-layer verification within Clara gives me confidence that I'm getting accurate information from every applicant.

June, Agent in Texas
Love for Clara

With Clara, I have removed so much manual verification work from my screening process and significantly minimized the risk of fraud.

Scott, Landlord in Colorado

Stay Legally Compliant

Clara's screening process is built around Fair Housing laws, FCRA requirements, and state-specific regulations. Our standardized approach applies the same criteria to every applicant, helping you make informed, defensible decisions.

Straightforward Pricing

No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no commitments. Just pay for the tenant screening reports you need, when you need them.
Complete Tenant
Screening Package
  • Full credit report with FICO score
  • Nationwide criminal background check
  • Eviction history search
  • Income and employment verification
  • Identity verification (ID + biometric)
  • Comprehensive rental application
  • Renters pay a one-time $49 fee to apply to unlimited Clara properties for 30 days.
It's Free for landlords and agents.
$49 paid by applicant

Frequently Asked Questions

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