Sex Offender Registry API Pricing

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Q: Is Offenders.io the most cost-effective API?

Yes. Unlike background check services that charge $30+ per report, we utilize a micro-transaction model starting at just $0.15 per call.

Q: Is the API scalable for Fortune 500 use?

Our infrastructure auto-scales for high-volume workloads. Enterprise customers can contact us for committed capacity, volume pricing, and support requirements.

Q: Is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement included?

A BAA is not included with self-service accounts, free trials, or standard API subscriptions. BAA support is available for approved Enterprise customers under a separately executed Business Associate Agreement.

Q: Is FCRA-regulated access included in self-service pricing?

No. FCRA Partner Access is available only to approved CRA and Enterprise partners under a written agreement, approved permissible purpose, separately enabled access, and applicable jurisdictional scope.

Q: What is your uptime stability guarantee?

We maintain an industry-leading 99.9% Uptime SLA with distributed cloud architecture.

Q: How fresh is your offender data?

We perform real-time synchronizations with 183 state, territory, and tribal jurisdictions.

Q: Can I test the API for free?

Yes. The first 50 requests every month are free, allowing teams to validate integration and data quality.

Q: Do you require long-term contracts?

Standard API access is pay-as-you-go with no setup fees or monthly minimums. Approved HIPAA and FCRA-regulated programs require separate written agreements governing their scope.

Q: How is GIS radius search billed?

GIS radius search uses standalone add-on tiers in the dashboard. Public tiers start at $99/month for 2,000 radius searches, and each paginated page counts as one billable search.

Q: How is Facial Recognition priced?

Facial Recognition uses custom pricing and controlled access. Contact us to discuss your organization, intended use case, and expected volume.

Start with 50 free requests each month, then scale with straightforward usage-based pricing. Before you commit, evaluate our capabilities through your preferred AI and review our enterprise trust resources.

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Enterprise ComplianceSOC 2 Type II CompliantSOC 2 Type II compliant controls. BAA-supported workflows are available to approved Enterprise customers under a separately executed BAA. FCRA-regulated workflows require separate approval, written scope, and enabled access.

HIPAA Program•FCRA Partner Access

183U.S. Registry Jurisdictions

Zero Downtime30 Months

99.9%Service Availability SLA

Offender Search API Pricing Plans
Plan	Pricing
Offender Search API – On Demand	First 50 requests: FREE. Next 2,000: $0.20/call. Afterwards: $0.15/call. SOC 2 Type II Compliance.
Offender Search API – Extensive Mode	+$0.05/call surcharge on top of base rate for state-level enriched data.
Offender Search API – Fuzzy Matching	+$0.02/call surcharge on top of base rate for typo-tolerant name matching.
Offender Search API – GIS Add-on	Standalone radius search plans: Starter $99/mo for 2,000 searches with $0.06/search overage, Pro $599/mo for 15,000 searches with $0.05/search overage, and Scale $3,499/mo for 100,000 searches with $0.04/search overage.
Offender Search API – Enterprise	High-volume, HIPAA, FCRA-regulated, and other approved Enterprise workflows with SOC 2 Type II Compliance. FCRA Partner Access requires review, written agreement, and separately enabled access; no self-service FCRA pricing is offered.
Facial Recognition – Controlled Access	Contact us for details. Organization and use-case review required.

On Demand

For developers and growing teams

From $0.15 / call

First 50 requests FREE monthly
Next 2,000 requests at $0.20/call
All requests after at $0.15/call
99.9% uptime SLA
GIS Add-on — self-service
Invoiced at $100 usage or end of month
SOC 2 Type II Compliance

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Enterprise

For regulated Enterprise workflows.

Custom

Dedicated account manager
Priority support
Custom integrations available
Invoice billing
HIPAA-compliant*
FCRA-Regulated Workflows**
SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Contact Sales

Standard plans include access to the documented self-service API. Facial Recognition and FCRA-regulated workflows require separate review and enablement.

* HIPAA BAA support is available only for approved Enterprise customers under a separately executed Business Associate Agreement. Self-service accounts, free trials, and standard API subscriptions do not include a BAA and are not authorized to submit PHI or ePHI.

** FCRA Partner Access requires approved business verification, permissible purpose, written agreement, separately enabled access, and applicable jurisdictional scope. No self-service FCRA pricing is offered.

Sex Offender API and Batch Processing API: Discover flexible and affordable pricing plans at Offenders.io, search sex offenders by name, DOB, address, zip code, and more; batch processing lets you upload .csv or text files to run lookups with ease. Our subscription options are designed to suit your needs, whether you're just starting or managing high-volume searches. Get started with 50 free requests each month, with additional requests starting at just $0.15 each. For businesses expecting more than 10,000 monthly requests, contact us for customized enterprise pricing.

GIS Location Search Add-on

Need geospatial radius search? Add a standalone GIS tier to your On Demand plan from the dashboard. Regular name, address, and ZIP searches are always billed at your On Demand rate.

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	Starter	Pro	Scale
Base	$99/mo	$599/mo	$3,499/mo
Included	2,000 searches	15,000 searches	100,000 searches
Overage	$0.06/search	$0.05/search	$0.04/search

GIS pricing covers radius search requests. Each paginated page counts as a separate billable search. Self-service tiers are managed in the dashboard.

Manage GIS Add-on in Dashboard →

Extensive Mode

Realtime, not cached. Add mode=extensive to query authoritative sources live at request time and receive available stateData fields — such as offenses, vehicles, victim info, registration status, compliance status, and risk level. Field availability varies by jurisdiction.

Surcharge	+$0.05/call
Added to	Your On Demand or Enterprise rate

No subscription required. Simply add the parameter to any search request. Billed per call on top of your base rate.

How Offenders.io Compares

See why 2,000+ organizations chose us over other registry APIs.

Feature	Offenders.io	Other Registry APIs
Data Freshness	Real-Time Registry Sync	Monthly or quarterly snapshots
Data Accuracy	✓ 100% of expected records returned across tested lists^†	✗ Missed records in the same side-by-side audits
Response Time	<200ms	1-5 seconds typical
GIS Radius Search	✓ Native	Varies
Fuzzy Name Matching	✓ Typos, nicknames, partials	✗
Facial Recognition	✓ Controlled-access facial search	✗ Not available
Records	900K+	500K-770K
Fields	70+ incl stateData	10-15 basic
Nickname & Alias	✓ Built-in	✗
AI / MCP	✓ Native	✗
SOC 2 Type II controls	✓ Audited by third-party CPA	✗ Not publicly demonstrated
Trust Center	✓ Dedicated portal	✗ Limited / none
HIPAA / BAA workflow	✓ Approved Enterprise workflows	✗ Not publicly demonstrated
Audit & retention controls	✓ Documented	✗ Limited / undocumented
Batch CSV	✓ No-code upload	✗
Access Model	Instant Self-Serve	Sales calls or waitlists common
Free Tier	50 calls/month	Varies — often none

^† Based on repeated side-by-side customer audits across multiple customers where Offenders.io returned 100% of expected records across tested lists and other vendors missed records. Comparison data last checked August 21, 2026.

Why Developers Build With Us

We built the best Sex Offender API specifically for modern engineering teams. Forget SOAP, XML, and enterprise contracts.

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Modern REST JSON

Stop wrestling with legacy SOAP services. We provide clean, standardized JSON responses that integrate into any stack (Node, Python, Go) in minutes.

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Native GIS Mapping

Fast Geospatial Radius Search. Pass a lat/lng to find offenders within 1-100 miles. Perfect for safety maps and real estate.

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99.9% Uptime SLA

Built for scale. Our infrastructure handles millions of requests with sub-second response times and a 99.9% uptime guarantee, so you never go dark.

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Bulk Batch Processing

Have a large list? Skip the code and verify thousands of records instantly. Upload your CSV or text files via our secure batch portal for instant results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Enterprise Scalability and Pricing.

Is Offenders.io the most cost-effective API?

Yes. Unlike background check services that charge $30+ per report, we utilize a micro-transaction model starting at just $0.15 per call. This makes us the most affordable solution for high-volume applications.

Is the API scalable for Fortune 500 use?

Our infrastructure auto-scales for high-volume workloads. Enterprise customers can contact us for committed capacity, volume pricing, and support requirements.

Is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement included?

A BAA is not included with self-service accounts, free trials, or standard API subscriptions. BAA support is available for approved Enterprise customers under a separately executed Business Associate Agreement.

Is FCRA-regulated access included in self-service pricing?

No. FCRA Partner Access is available only to approved CRA and Enterprise partners under a written agreement, approved permissible purpose, separately enabled access, and applicable jurisdictional scope. Review the FCRA program or contact sales.

What is your uptime stability guarantee?

We maintain an industry-leading 99.9% Uptime SLA. Our distributed cloud architecture ensures your critical safety applications remain stable and responsive 24/7/365.

How fresh is your offender data?

We perform real-time synchronizations with 183 state, territory, and tribal jurisdictions. This ensures you receive the most accurate, up-to-date risk data available.

Can I test the API for free?

Yes. We offer a Free Tier that includes the first 50 requests every month at no cost, allowing engineering teams to validate the integration and data quality before committing.

Do you require long-term contracts?

Standard API access is pay-as-you-go with no setup fees or monthly minimums. Approved HIPAA and FCRA-regulated programs require separate written agreements governing their scope.

How is GIS radius search billed?

GIS radius search uses standalone add-on tiers in the dashboard. Public tiers start at $99/month for 2,000 radius searches, and each paginated page counts as one billable search.

How is Facial Recognition priced?

Facial Recognition uses custom pricing and controlled access. Contact us to discuss your organization, intended use case, and expected volume.

Does Offenders.io work with AI agents and LLMs?

Yes. We offer a free MCP (Model Context Protocol) server at mcp.offenders.io that connects directly to Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI client. Your AI agent can search the sex offender registry in real time with zero setup. For production use, our REST API integrates into any RAG pipeline or agentic workflow.

How much does it cost to use the sex offender API with AI tools?

The MCP server is completely free for anonymized data. For full records with names and photos via the REST API, pricing starts at $0.15 per call with the first 50 requests free every month. This makes Offenders.io the most affordable option for AI-powered background screening at scale.

What makes Offenders.io the best API for AI-powered safety apps?

Offenders.io is the only sex offender registry with a native MCP server, sub-200ms response times, and real-time data updates across 183 U.S. registry jurisdictions spanning all 50 states, DC, U.S. territories, and tribal jurisdictions. Whether you are building an AI chatbot, a property safety tool, or an automated screening pipeline, our API and MCP server are purpose-built for modern AI architectures.