Best for manual review
No-Code Dashboard
Run individual searches, add the identifiers you have, and review structured results without writing code.
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.
900K+Registry Records
184U.S. Registry Jurisdictions
<200msAverage API Response
99.9%Service Availability SLA
Choose Your Workflow
Choose How You Search
Start with the interface that matches the job instead of forcing every visitor into an API-first path.
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 official source references and available registry context to verify candidate records before making a decision.
From Search to Verification
Built for Review, Not Just a Result Count
A useful registry search gives your team enough context to understand a candidate match and verify the underlying public source. Results and field availability vary by jurisdiction and source.
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Provide available identifiersName, DOB, address, ZIP, or location context.
2
Select the right search pathDashboard, REST API, Fuzzy Matching, Extensive Mode, or GIS.
3
Review and verifyInspect structured fields and follow official source references where available.
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.
Operational Confidence
Reliable Search With Clear Verification Paths
Offenders.io combines nationwide product coverage with source references, documented access paths, and enterprise governance options. Standard data is continuously synchronized, while Extensive Mode performs live registry lookups where available.
184U.S. registry jurisdictions
99.9%Service availability SLA
<200msAverage API response
BAAFor approved Enterprise workflows under a separate agreement
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.
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.