Resources to Help You Check Out Individuals Companies and More
BRB's Free Public Record Search Directory
There are literally thousands of public record and public information sources accessible by anyone with web access. The links presented below represent the free public record search sites tracked and researched by BRB publications for inclusion in our subscription products and books. These free links will assist you in how and where to search government agencies for public records and public information.
However, we caution you. When content is online and free, be sure to look at the big picture. There are several key factors to keep in mind when evaluating free online sites:
What data is actually viewable?
What are the search mechanics for key data fields and identifiers?
What is the severity of the disclaimer?
Does online equal onsite?
For the online researcher, knowing or recognizing the advantages or disadvantages to online sites can be challenging. Online access can be an instant path to very usable record data. But if a researcher uses a supplemental or incomplete resource when a high degree of due diligence need, using such a site can cause more harm than good.
If you are a professional researching and using public records on a daily basis, we suggest you consider a free evaluation of the Public Record Research System. This service has ALL the information.
But if you are merely looking for what can be found for free, using this site will certainly do the trick for you.
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http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesStates.aspx
There are literally thousands of public record and public information sources accessible by anyone with web access. The links presented below represent the free public record search sites tracked and researched by BRB publications for inclusion in our subscription products and books. These free links will assist you in how and where to search government agencies for public records and public information.
However, we caution you. When content is online and free, be sure to look at the big picture. There are several key factors to keep in mind when evaluating free online sites:
What data is actually viewable?
What are the search mechanics for key data fields and identifiers?
What is the severity of the disclaimer?
Does online equal onsite?
For the online researcher, knowing or recognizing the advantages or disadvantages to online sites can be challenging. Online access can be an instant path to very usable record data. But if a researcher uses a supplemental or incomplete resource when a high degree of due diligence need, using such a site can cause more harm than good.
If you are a professional researching and using public records on a daily basis, we suggest you consider a free evaluation of the Public Record Research System. This service has ALL the information.
But if you are merely looking for what can be found for free, using this site will certainly do the trick for you.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesStates.aspx
Free Government Public Record Sites
The links below lead to government agencies who provide free online record searching and access to public record information. The data is taken from The Public Record Research System.Important Facts to Know About Searching Government Records
There are four important truths about searching public records online from government agencies:
If you are looking for the more than a links list - please check out BRB's Public Record Research System (PRRS).
State, County, and City Sites
State Occupational Licensing Boards
State Appellate & Supreme Court Opinions & Decisions
Federal Courts
Other Useful Federal Sites
U.S. Territories
Military Sites
Unclaimed Funds
Foreign Sites - Canada
Foreign Sites - Other
The links below lead to government agencies who provide free online record searching and access to public record information. The data is taken from The Public Record Research System.Important Facts to Know About Searching Government Records
There are four important truths about searching public records online from government agencies:
- Less than 70% of government maintained public records are found online. For example, 32% of the state and local courts do NOT provide online access to criminal or civil data.
- Government sites can be free or fee-based. Generally, the fee-based sites are more robust.
- Most free government public record websites contain no personal identifiers beyond the name. This can be a problem when researching a common name.
If you are looking for the more than a links list - please check out BRB's Public Record Research System (PRRS).
State, County, and City Sites
State Occupational Licensing Boards
State Appellate & Supreme Court Opinions & Decisions
Federal Courts
Other Useful Federal Sites
U.S. Territories
Military Sites
Unclaimed Funds
Foreign Sites - Canada
Foreign Sites - Other
Occupational Licensing
Organized by State - By State
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesOccStates.aspx
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesOcc.aspx?st=FL
http://www.criminalrecordsources.com/content/Source.aspx
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesSearch.aspx?subcat=Other+Useful+Federal+Sites
Organized by State - By State
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesOccStates.aspx
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesOcc.aspx?st=FL
http://www.criminalrecordsources.com/content/Source.aspx
http://www.brbpublications.com/freeresources/pubrecsitesSearch.aspx?subcat=Other+Useful+Federal+Sites
BRB Knowledge Center
The links Below are to Useful Resources With Ties to Public Record Searching.
National Trade Associations
90 National Trade Associations With Connections to Public Records or Record Searching
Federal Government List of Trade Associations With Members Providing Services to Consumers
Laws Affecting Public Record Searching
Copy of Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Motor Vehicle
Obtain Your Own Driving Record
Suggested Resource for Commercial Drivers to Obtain Their Own Driving, Employment, and Criminal Info
Decode a VIN
Federal Courts
Federal Record Center Chart
PACER - Public Access to Court Electronic Records
Education Records
College and University Accreditation Resources + Info on Diploma Mills
Resource to Facts about Accredited Online Schools
Government Resource for Finding High Schools
Resource for GED Verification When in Military
Accredibase - The Global Leader In Detecting Bogus Degrees and Diploma Mills
Find State Statutes and Current Legislation
State Legislative Bill Search
State Bill Monitoring
State Statutes and Codes
Unique Vendors
CRAzoom - Provides Complete Package for CRAs Wishing to Become Accredited
PreemploymentDirectory.com
Transparentme.com - esource to Obtain a True Background Screen on Yourself
CrimApollo.com - a Resource for Employers Seeking Guidance on EEOC Compliance When Using Criminal Records
The links Below are to Useful Resources With Ties to Public Record Searching.
National Trade Associations
90 National Trade Associations With Connections to Public Records or Record Searching
Federal Government List of Trade Associations With Members Providing Services to Consumers
Laws Affecting Public Record Searching
Copy of Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Motor Vehicle
Obtain Your Own Driving Record
Suggested Resource for Commercial Drivers to Obtain Their Own Driving, Employment, and Criminal Info
Decode a VIN
Federal Courts
Federal Record Center Chart
PACER - Public Access to Court Electronic Records
Education Records
College and University Accreditation Resources + Info on Diploma Mills
Resource to Facts about Accredited Online Schools
Government Resource for Finding High Schools
Resource for GED Verification When in Military
Accredibase - The Global Leader In Detecting Bogus Degrees and Diploma Mills
Find State Statutes and Current Legislation
State Legislative Bill Search
State Bill Monitoring
State Statutes and Codes
Unique Vendors
CRAzoom - Provides Complete Package for CRAs Wishing to Become Accredited
PreemploymentDirectory.com
Transparentme.com - esource to Obtain a True Background Screen on Yourself
CrimApollo.com - a Resource for Employers Seeking Guidance on EEOC Compliance When Using Criminal Records
Search Tenant Screening Firms
Search Tool For Tenant Screening Firms
Full profiles are only available for PRRN Members and Associate Members. Other firms are listed by name and location. Full profiles for the entire Vendors and Search Firms Database (600+ firms) are available in The National Directory of Public Record Vendors.
1. Select Your Home State OR View All States
2. By Company Name
Select a Letter
Tenant screening firms search certain categories of public records in order to prepare an overall report about a person. Generally, these application specialists must utilize online access to properly perform these services.
Many offer special services such as:
Credit Reports
Local Document Retrieval
Forcible Detainer Check
Former Landlord Interviews
https://www.brbpublications.com/SrchFirms/TenantScr.aspx
Search Tool For Tenant Screening Firms
Full profiles are only available for PRRN Members and Associate Members. Other firms are listed by name and location. Full profiles for the entire Vendors and Search Firms Database (600+ firms) are available in The National Directory of Public Record Vendors.
1. Select Your Home State OR View All States
2. By Company Name
Select a Letter
Tenant screening firms search certain categories of public records in order to prepare an overall report about a person. Generally, these application specialists must utilize online access to properly perform these services.
Many offer special services such as:
Credit Reports
Local Document Retrieval
Forcible Detainer Check
Former Landlord Interviews
https://www.brbpublications.com/SrchFirms/TenantScr.aspx