As part of your rental application, you'll be asked to upload documents that verify your income through Snappt, TurboTenant's third-party income verification service. To help avoid delays, make sure you upload supported documents in the correct format.
Accepted income documents
You can upload one or more of the following:
U.S. pay stubs
Gig work income documents
Social Security Benefit Letters
VA Benefits Statements
Additional supporting documents
Depending on your situation, you may also upload:
U.S. bank statements
International bank statements
International pay stubs
Investment account or portfolio statements
W-2s from ADP Payroll Services
IRS Tax Transcripts or W-2s downloaded directly from the IRS
Cash App statements
PayPal statements
Form I-20 (Study in the States)
FAFSA financial aid documents
Utility bills
U.S. credit card statements
International credit card statements
Unsupported file types
The following file types and formats cannot be accepted:
Screenshots
Image files (.JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .IMG)
Word documents
Excel spreadsheets
Google Docs saved as PDFs
Password-protected files
For the best results, upload the original digital file downloaded directly from the issuing organization.
Tips for a successful upload
To help ensure your documents can be verified successfully:
Upload original digital documents whenever possible.
Make sure your name matches across all submitted documents.
If you're submitting pay stubs, provide at least 28 consecutive days of income when available.
Ensure each document is complete, readable, and unedited.
Understanding your document status
After your documents are reviewed, you'll receive one of the following statuses.
Passed
Your documents were successfully reviewed, and no issues affecting their authenticity were detected.
Failed
One or more issues were identified during the verification process, and your document could not be authenticated.
For security reasons, the specific reason a document receives a Failed result isn't disclosed.
Insufficient Documentation
Your documents couldn't be reviewed because they didn't meet the submission requirements.
This commonly happens when:
The document type isn't supported.
The file format isn't supported.
The document wasn't downloaded correctly.
The file is incomplete or unreadable.
If you receive this status, upload a new copy that meets the requirements above.
Troubleshooting document upload issues
If your documents are marked as Insufficient Documentation or aren't being accepted, the issue is often related to how the file was downloaded or saved—not the information contained in the document itself.
For the best results, always upload the original PDF downloaded directly from the financial institution or issuing organization.
Use the original PDF
Avoid uploading files that have been:
Saved using Print to PDF
Scanned
Screenshotted
Emailed to yourself and re-saved
Converted into another file type
Edited in any way
These methods may remove information needed to verify the document.
Best way to download your documents
We recommend downloading your documents from a desktop or laptop computer.
Sign in to your financial institution's website using a web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
Download the original PDF directly from the website.
Upload that same, unmodified PDF to your TurboTenant application.
If you're using a mobile device
If you don't have access to a computer:
Use your bank's website in a mobile browser instead of the mobile banking app whenever possible.
Save the original PDF directly to your device.
Upload the original file without editing, converting, or taking screenshots.
Additional guidance for self-employed applicants
If you're self-employed, you may be asked to provide additional documentation.
For the best results:
Upload original PDF bank statements downloaded directly from your online banking portal.
If tax documentation is requested, upload an official IRS Tax Transcript rather than a copy of your tax return.
Who you should contact:
If you need help with... | Who to contact |
Uploading documents to your TurboTenant application | TurboTenant Support |
Questions about your rental application or application status | The landlord or property manager |
Trouble uploading documents | TurboTenant Support |
Updating or replacing uploaded documents | TurboTenant Support |
Questions about a rental decision or application approval | The landlord or property manager |
Technical issues downloading documents from your bank or financial institution | Your financial institution |
Obtaining an official IRS Tax Transcript | IRS (download directly from IRS.gov) |
Obtaining a Social Security Benefit Letter | Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) |
Obtaining a VA Benefits Statement | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov) |
