Free Rental Application Form

Last verified: September 27, 2026

A rental application is the foundation of good tenant screening. Use this free printable form to collect every applicant's personal details, rental history, employment and income, and written authorization to run credit and background checks — before you hand over the keys. Print one per adult applicant (18+).

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Rental Application

One application per adult (18+). Please print clearly.

Property Applied For

Property address / unit

Monthly rent $

Desired move-in date

Lease term requested

Applicant Information

Full legal name (first, middle, last)

Date of birth

Social Security number

Driver's license / ID # & state

Phone

Current Address

Street address

City / state / ZIP

Monthly rent / mortgage $

Landlord / manager name & phone

Dates of residency (from – to)

Reason for leaving

Previous Address

Street / city / state / ZIP

Dates of residency

Landlord / manager name & phone

Reason for leaving

Employment & Income

Employer name

Position / title

Employer address

Supervisor & phone

Dates employed (from – to)

Gross monthly income $

Additional income source & monthly amount $

Other Occupants

Full name

Age

Relationship to applicant

Pets & Vehicles

Do you have pets? If yes, describe (type / breed / weight)

Vehicle 1 (make / model / year / color / plate)

Vehicle 2

Background Questions

Have you ever been evicted or asked to vacate? Yes / No If yes, explain:

Have you ever filed for bankruptcy? Yes / No If yes, when:

Do you smoke? Yes / No

Emergency contact (name / relationship / phone)

Authorization & Signature

I certify that the information above is true and complete. I authorize the landlord / property manager to verify this information and to obtain consumer credit reports, background checks, and rental-history reports as permitted by law. I understand that a non-refundable application fee of $ may be charged where allowed by law, and that submitting this application does not guarantee approval or create a lease.

Applicant signature & date

Landlord / agent signature & date (upon receipt)

Last verified: September 27, 2026 · This form is general information only and is not legal advice. Fair housing laws apply — apply the same screening criteria to every applicant.

Disclaimer: This template is general information only and is not legal advice. Landlord-tenant and screening laws differ by state and locality — consider having a local attorney review your application and screening criteria before use.