Best for manual review
No-Code Dashboard
Search by name or GIS, or use approved Facial Search. Open record details and continue to History with your API account.
Open Dashboard → Nationwide Registry Search
One Sex Offender Search. Nationwide Registry Coverage.
Search people or locations through a no-code Dashboard or REST API. Offenders.io gives teams source-verified access to 900K+ registry records across 184 U.S. registry jurisdictions, with sub-200ms average API responses.
✓ First 50 API requests free monthly✓ Official registry references on all official records✓ No-code and API paths
900K+Registry Records
184U.S. Registry Jurisdictions
<200msAverage API Response
99.9%Service Availability SLA
Operational Confidence
Reliable Search With Clear Verification Paths
Offenders.io data powers law-enforcement operations across thousands of agencies and supports mission-critical healthcare workflows for approved Enterprise customers. The platform provides a 99.9% service availability SLA and has recorded zero downtime over the last 30 months. Qualified customers can request the independent CPA SOC 2 Type II report and penetration test report through the Trust Portal.
184U.S. registry jurisdictions
<200msAverage API response
99.9%Service availability SLA
30 MonthsZero downtime
Choose Your Workflow
Choose How You Search
Use the Dashboard to search and review records, or bring the same registry data into your product through the API.
Best for product teams
REST API
Add nationwide registry search to an existing product or workflow with documented JSON requests and responses.
Read API Docs →Best for public location lookup
Free Public Map
Explore a limited-detail map within 1–25 miles. No account is required, and names and photos are omitted.
Open Free Map →Flexible Inputs
Search With the Information You Actually Have
Use a focused structured request or add broader matching and location context when your workflow requires it.
Structured Name & DOB Search
Search with available name and date-of-birth information, then review candidate records in a consistent result format.
Address & ZIP Search
Use an address, city, or ZIP code to add location context to an individual search.
GIS Radius Search
Search within 1–100 miles of a coordinate through the paid API and combine distance with supported filters.
Fuzzy Matching
Support common spelling, nickname, partial-name, hyphen, and address variations when exact inputs are unavailable.
Extensive Mode
Perform live registry lookups where available and return additional jurisdiction-specific detail when supported by the source.
Source-Backed Review
Use the official registry reference on each official record and available registry context to verify candidate records before making a decision.
One Dashboard Workflow
From Search Results to History and Details
Follow a candidate through the Offenders.io Dashboard: search, open the available History, and inspect individual record details. Results and field availability vary by jurisdiction and source.
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Start with a search resultSearch by name, use GIS for location, or use Facial Search with your API account.
2
Continue to HistoryOpen the result details and choose View History. The timeline opens in a new tab, keeping your search results available.
3
Inspect details and keep a copyChoose View Details on a History entry, follow the official registry reference on each official record, and print or save the displayed History page as a PDF.
Explore History and Facial Recognition. Facial Search requires separate approval. History and GIS are available to all API accounts; GIS add-ons affect billing.
Used Across Teams
One Search Product, Different Operational Needs
Choose the access path and review depth that fit the organization, use case, and data-handling requirements.
Compliance & Screening
Support employee, contractor, volunteer, visitor, or customer-review workflows with structured registry results.
Healthcare & SNF Workflows
Approved Enterprise customers can use BAA-supported workflows under a separately executed agreement.
Property & Community Safety
Add address, ZIP, or radius context for property platforms, schools, campuses, and safety applications.
Developer & AI Products
Use the REST API, Batch Processing, or native MCP integration to add registry search to software and agent workflows.
Explore controlled-access Facial Recognition →Regulated-use note
Standard Search access returns candidate public registry records and is not offered as a consumer-reporting service. Standard results should not be used alone to determine eligibility for employment, housing, credit, insurance, or other regulated decisions.
- HIPAA: Standard Search is not intended for HIPAA-regulated workflows or PHI/ePHI. Contact us for an approved HIPAA workflow.
- FCRA: Standard Search is not intended for FCRA-regulated purposes. Approved FCRA-regulated workflows require a written agreement and separately enabled partner access. Contact us for approved workflow access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sex Offender Search FAQ
Coverage, search options, product paths, pricing, and compliance boundaries.
What can I search by?
Search by available identifiers such as name, date of birth, address, city, ZIP code, or GPS coordinates. Results depend on the information supplied and the records available from each jurisdiction.
Should I use the Dashboard or the REST API?
Use the no-code Dashboard for individual, analyst-led searches. Use the REST API for product integrations and repeatable workflows. For CSV lists, use Batch Processing instead.
Can I move from search results to History and record details?
Yes. In the Offenders.io Dashboard, name, GIS, and approved Facial Search results open the same record details view. Choose View History to open the timeline in a new tab while keeping your results. Choose View Details on a History entry to inspect that record. Facial Search requires separate approval. History and GIS are available to all API accounts; GIS add-ons affect billing.
How much registry coverage does Offenders.io provide?
Offenders.io covers 900,000+ records across 184 U.S. registry jurisdictions spanning all 50 states, DC, U.S. territories, and tribal jurisdictions. Results and field availability vary by jurisdiction and source.
How fresh is the search data?
Standard data is continuously synchronized, while Extensive Mode performs live registry lookups where available. Source availability and update timing vary by jurisdiction.
Can I search by address or GIS radius?
Yes. The paid API supports GIS radius searches from 1–100 miles. The free public map covers 1–25 miles and displays a limited-detail location view without names or photos.
What are Fuzzy Matching and Extensive Mode?
Fuzzy Matching supports common spelling, nickname, hyphen, partial-name, and address variations. Extensive Mode performs live registry lookups where available and can return additional jurisdiction-specific detail. Availability and pricing differ by mode.
Can I try the search API for free?
Yes. The first 50 API requests each month are free, so teams can validate their integration and expected search inputs before moving to paid usage.
Can healthcare customers use this in HIPAA-regulated workflows?
Yes, 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.
Start With the Search Path That Fits Your Team
Run an individual search in the Dashboard or use the first 50 free monthly API requests to validate your integration.