Do a Public Record Search Online

These days, doing a public record search is easier than ever. Under the Freedom of Information Act signed by President  Lyndon B. Johnson anyone can request public information, and with many government agencies opting to digitize their records as an attempt to cut back on how much storage space they need it makes it easier than ever to locate the public records that you’re searching for.

What Falls Under Public Records?

To put it simply, public records are anything that is filed that has to do with public business or courts. This can include a lot of things. For individuals, this can include death records, marriage records, arrest records, court records, and much more. The definition of public records can vary depending on if you’re talking about people, businesses, or governments. Today we’re talking about doing a public record search on a person, so I won’t go more into detail about the other two types of public records.

Performing a Public Records Search Through the Courts.

There are many ways to go about this, and as I mentioned before it’s easier than ever with the mass digitization of records by various government agencies. The approach can vary depending on what exactly it is you’re looking to find, how much time you have to find it, and how specific the information needs to be. One popular way to go about finding someone’s arrest records, court records, or even criminal records is to go through the court. This approach works very well if you’re looking for something in a specific county or state, but if you don’t know where you’re looking this way may be very time consuming for you.

National Sex Offender Registry

The U.S. Department of Justice created a national sex registry that anyone can use and you can search any state, territory, Indian tribe, and many more. This is a useful tool if all you want to do is make sure that the person in question isn’t a sex offender. On the website for the National Sex Offender Registry to look up a specific person, all you need is a first and last name or a full street address.

Using an Online Service.

If you need a lot of information quickly, or you don’t know exactly what area you would need to check an online service may be best for you. There are many services that have access to countless public records and strive to bring you the most accurate, relevant information instantly. SpyFly is a good example of this kind of service, all you have to do is type in your search and they’ll give you arrest records, court records, police records, and much more. These kinds of services work very well if you need to cast a broad net and need to find your information very quickly.

Information is Power.

When it comes to you and your loved one’s safety, it makes sense that you’d want to take precautions. If there’s public information that you need access to, a public record search can be an invaluable tool. Whether you’re looking at a new romantic interest, or you want to make sure that the businessman that just came to your door is legitimate, making sure that they have a clean history can ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

***SpyFly provides consumers affordable, immediate access to public record information. Federal laws prohibit businesses from using SpyFly’s service to make decisions about employment, insurance, consumer credit, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq.***