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The Sex Offender API Built for Modern Developers

Industry-leading National Registered Sex Offenders API for the United States. Search 900k+ offender records and 1M+ crime records across all 50 states and US territories by name, DOB, city, zip, state, or GPS (lat/lng, radius). Supports criteria-based and geospatial search with sub-200ms responses. Datasets updated daily.

// Search offenders by zip code — response in <200ms
const res = await fetch('https://api.offenders.io/sexoffender?zipcode=94104&key=YOUR_KEY')
const { offenders } = await res.json()

// Returns: name, DOB, address, GPS coords, photo, crimes, risk level...
900K+Offender Records
1M+Crime Records
50States + Territories
<200msAvg Response
Trusted by Industry Leaders
SchoolsHealthcare FacilitiesSNFsSecurity CompaniesResearch FacilitiesFortune 500Startups

See What You Get Back

Every API call returns rich, structured JSON with 30+ fields per offender — name, photo, address, GPS coordinates, crimes, risk level, and more.

  •  Full name, aliases, and DOB
  •  Address with GPS lat/lng coordinates
  •  Profile photo URL from state agency
  •  Crime details and registration date
  •  Risk level and physical description
  •  Source links to official state registry
View full field reference →
// GET /sexoffender?zipcode=94104&key=YOUR_KEY
{
  "offenders": [{
    "name": "First M Last",
    "firstName": "First",
    "lastName": "Last",
    "dob": "1900-10-01T00:00:00.000Z",
    "address": "10000 San Francisco Way",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "California",
    "zipcode": "94104",
    "lat": 50.12345,
    "lng": -34.67890,
    "sex": "Male",
    "age": "123",
    "riskLevel": "2",
    "crime": "14:81 - Indecent...",
    "offenderImageUrl": "https://meganslaw.ca.gov/...",
    "offenderUrl": "https://meganslaw.ca.gov/...",
    "jurisdiction": "CA",
    "updatedAt": "2026-03-04T20:30:00.000Z"
    // + 30 more fields: aliases, locations, physical description, sources...
  }]
}

Click to view full response payload →

Go Live in 5 Minutes

From sign-up to your first API call — no contracts, no sales calls.

Get Your Free Key

Sign up and get an API key instantly. Your first 50 requests each month are free — you'll only be charged after that.

Make Your First Call

Search by name, DOB, address, zip code, or GPS coordinates. Get structured JSON results in under 200ms.

Scale With Confidence

Pay only for what you use. From 50 calls to millions — our infrastructure auto-scales with 99.9% uptime.

No Code Required

Screen Thousands of Records in Minutes

Don't want to write code? Upload a CSV with names and dates of birth — our batch processing tool screens every row against the national registry and returns results instantly.

  •  Upload CSV or TXT — no coding needed
  •  Real-time progress tracking with match details
  •  Download results as CSV — photos, addresses, crimes
  •  Process 10,000+ records per session
input.csv
First Name, Last Name, DOB
John, Smith, 1985-03-15
Jane, Doe, 1990-07-22
Robert, Johnson, 1978-11-03
... 4,997 more rows
results.csv
✓ 23 matches found
✗ 4,977 no match

Why Teams Choose Offenders.io

Purpose-built for developers who need reliable, real-time sex offender data.

Modern REST API

Clean JSON responses that integrate into any stack — Node, Python, Go, Java — in minutes. No SOAP, no XML, no legacy overhead.

📍

GIS Radius Search

The only API offering geospatial search. Pass lat/lng and radius to find offenders within 1-100 miles. Perfect for safety maps and real estate.

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99.9% Uptime SLA

Built on Google Cloud + Cloudflare. Sub-second response times, auto-scaling, and zero downtime in the last 24 months.

📊

Daily Data Updates

Synchronized daily with all 50 state registries, territories, and tribal databases. The freshest data available anywhere.

📁

Batch Processing

Have a large list? Upload CSV or text files via our secure batch portal and get results instantly — no code required.

🔒

Enterprise Ready

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, schools, and SNFs. Custom volume pricing and dedicated support available.

Built for Every Industry

From compliance screening to public safety — teams across industries rely on our API.

🏫

Schools & Universities

Screen visitors, volunteers, and contractors against the national registry. Protect students with automated, real-time checks integrated into your visitor management system.

🏥

Healthcare & SNFs

Meet CMS compliance requirements for skilled nursing facilities. Screen employees, vendors, and visitors with extensive mode alias matching.

💻

Background Check Platforms

Embed sex offender screening into your existing background check product. Our API handles the data — you handle the UX.

🔒

Security Companies

Power real-time threat assessment tools. Use GIS radius search to map offenders near client properties and protected locations.

🏠

Real Estate & PropTech

Give homebuyers peace of mind. Integrate radius search into property listings to show nearby registered offenders.

📈

Research & Government

Access structured, machine-readable data for academic research, policy analysis, and government reporting at scale.

Offenders.io vs. Traditional Background Checks

See why modern teams choose our API over legacy services.

FeatureOffenders.ioTraditional (Checkr, GoodHire)
Pricing$0.15 – $0.20 / call$29.99+ / report
SetupInstant API key, $0Contracts required
Data FreshnessDaily syncMonthly / Quarterly
GIS Radius Search✓ Exclusive
Batch Processing✓ CSV Upload
Response Time< 200msMinutes to Days
Free Tier50 calls/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pricing, data, and integration.

Can I test the API for free?
Yes. Your first 50 requests every month are completely free. You will only be charged after exceeding the free tier, so your team can validate the integration and data quality before committing.
How fresh is the offender data?
We perform daily synchronizations with all 50 state registries, territories, and tribal databases. This ensures you receive the most accurate, up-to-date data available.
Is this scalable for enterprise use?
Absolutely. Our infrastructure is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading healthcare providers. We auto-scale to handle millions of concurrent requests with zero latency degradation.
What is your uptime guarantee?
We maintain a 99.9% Uptime SLA. Our distributed cloud architecture ensures your critical safety applications remain stable 24/7/365. We have had zero downtime in the last 24 months.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. Our API is strictly pay-as-you-go with no setup fees or monthly minimums. Enterprise contracts are only available for custom volume discounts over 10k+ requests/month.
What data fields are returned?
Each result includes: name, aliases, DOB, address, GPS coordinates, photo URL, jurisdiction, risk level, crimes, registration date, physical description, and source links.

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