PUBLIC RECORDS PLATFORM

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Direct links to official government portals — organized, explained, and always free. No subscriptions. No paywalls.

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Federal public records include court filings accessible through PACER and RECAP, FOIA request portals for federal agency documents, SAM.gov for federal contractor registrations and debarment exclusions, and databases maintained by the SEC, FTC, CFPB, and other agencies. These records are essential for due diligence on federal contractors, regulatory compliance research, and litigation support. Searchadex links directly to the official federal databases — no subscription required for the primary sources.

FEDERAL RECORDS

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Direct links to official U.S. government databases used daily by attorneys, lenders, investors, compliance teams, and financial professionals. All sources are official federal portals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

What is PACER and is it free?
PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is the federal judiciary's online system for accessing federal court documents. PACER charges per-page fees, though registered users receive a quarterly fee waiver for charges under $30. RECAP is a free alternative that mirrors a large portion of PACER's public documents.
How do I check if a company is debarred from federal contracts?
Search the SAM.gov exclusions database. Debarred entities are prohibited from receiving federal contracts, subcontracts, or federal financial assistance. The search is free and requires no account.
What is FOIA and how do I submit a request?
The Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to request records from federal agencies. FOIA.gov provides a centralized portal for submitting requests to multiple agencies. Each agency manages its own FOIA process and response timeline.
Where can I find SEC enforcement actions?
The SEC maintains a searchable database of litigation releases, administrative proceedings, and trading suspensions on its website. The SEC's EDGAR system provides access to all public company filings.