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Directory of pubilc record search sites offering access to public records online. Research public record information providers and find a public record database offering criminal background checks, driving reports, court records, and more.
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Search nationwide public records by maiden/ spouse name, age, DOB or SSN. Current and previous unlisted numbers, addresses, relatives & more.
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Free preliminary results. Instantly check millions of records - $18.95. Comprehensive state and national background checks and criminal records.
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Alaska Public Records Search - $18.95
Free preliminary results. Instantly check millions of records - $18.95. Comprehensive state and national background checks and criminal records.
www.IntegraScan.com/Alaska-Public-Records (Paid)
Bankruptcy Records
Get a copy of bankruptcy court records or bankruptcy discharge papers for mortgages, credit repair, or to stop harassment from collection agencies.
www.oldbankruptcypapers.com(Paid)
Land Records Retrieval and Document Management Solutions
Offering Public Land Records, Property Data, Document Retrieval, and Document Management Solutions. Nation's #1 Online Public Land Records Provider.
www.datatree.com(Paid)
Nationwide Public Record Research - $7.95
Search nationwide public records by maiden/ spouse name, age, DOB or SSN. Current and previous unlisted numbers, addresses, relatives & more.
www.intelius.com (Paid)
Public Records - Search From $9.95
Public records search, featuring current & past addresses, phone numbers and more. No results mean no charge. Search now.
www.ussearch.com (Paid)
Public Records Database Search
National criminal background check, $19.95. Driving records, credit reports, property records, and more.
www.sentrylink.com (Paid)
Public Records for People Search Online
Public Records Index from United States provides online access to search people online. Search public records and get criminal background checks.
www.uspublicrecords.com(Paid)
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Search 20 Billion Public Records, Property/Court Records. Search Free
www.Public.Records.Intelius.com
Public Marriage Records
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Guide to Conducting Public Records Research

How to find information with the click of a mouse


Conducting research for public records used to be a tedious task filled with phone calls and trips to libraries, courthouses and other public agencies. Fortunately, these days you can find many records you may need – from background information on employees to corporate filings – on the Internet with the click of a mouse. And sometimes you can obtain public records free of charge.

Three ways researching public records can benefit a small business include:

  1. You can find criminal information on potential employees.
  2. You can find detailed corporate information on competitors.
  3. You can find judgments, liens and bankruptcy records when considering buying real estate or another business, or when assessing deals with customers, clients or business associates.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Finding corporate and court records Corporate records searches are a powerful tool. These documents may include anything from corporate filings information to bankruptcy records to business licenses.

I recommend:  Experian has a service offering comprehensive online business public records reports, much in the way it structures credit reports. LexisNexis allows corporate clients to conduct searches, and Court Records has a variety of court- and business-related records.

Public background information on employees Finding criminal background information on a potential employee is typically high on the list for any employer. This is normally included in a background check package, and there are countless places to find this information on the Web.

I recommend:  Unless you go to a courthouse personally, you will usually pay to obtain general and criminal background information online. Intelius and Search Systems can help you get the job done.

People and address searches Are you looking for someone or want to know an address? It's probably best to start with a free search engine, which normally has a people locator feature.

I recommend:  Try Yahoo, Zabasearch or WhitePages for a free look. Or, for a fee, try US Search.

Search private records There are a number of records you may seek on a potential employee that are nonpublic. These private records include medical records, social security numbers, credit information and employment history.

I recommend:  Unfortunately, there is not much you can do about getting private records without consent. If a potential employee signs off, companies such as Accurate Information Systems and Corporate Screening Services specialize in pre-employment screening.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Squeeze the most out of free sites before paying for information.
  • Beware: Public records (particularly free ones) on the Web may contain partial files.
  • Can the information you find be documented by more than one site? Check out a Web site's credibility by possibly calling its information line.
  • A good way to gauge the credibility of the site is to see who else has links to it, or read the 'About Us' section.
  • The Web, and even the courthouse, may not be the most updated information available. There may be a lag time from when something is filed to when it actually is put into the system.

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By Cherie L. Berkley
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