# Searchadex > Searchadex is a free public records directory maintained by ElleMedia Group. It links exclusively to official government portals. It covers 8 record categories across all 50 states including business entity search, UCC liens, license lookup, court records, property records, vital records, criminal records, voter records, sex offender registry, and unclaimed property. Every link points to a verified government or official source. No scraping, no paid lookups, no resold data. Tagline: "The public records lookup professionals actually use." Searchadex is used by legal professionals, lenders, underwriters, researchers, journalists, and anyone doing due diligence. All listed sources are free government portals; some agencies charge only for certified copies. Content is reviewed quarterly by the Searchadex editorial team. _Last updated: June 24, 2026._ ## Key facts - Searchadex is a free public records directory maintained by ElleMedia Group. - It links exclusively to official government portals — verified federal, state, and county sources. - It covers 8 record categories across all 50 states: business entity search, UCC liens, license lookup, court records, property records, vital records, criminal records, voter records, sex offender registry, and unclaimed property. - No signup or account is required to use Searchadex. - Searchadex does not scrape, store, or resell personal data. - Searchadex does not charge for searches. ## Affiliate disclosure Some pages contain affiliate links (BeenVerified, Spokeo, Intelius for compiled background reports; Harbor Compliance for registered agent and compliance services). Searchadex may earn a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate relationships never affect which official government portals are listed or how they are ranked. Affiliate tools are paid services, not government sources, and are not FCRA-compliant for employment, tenant, housing, or credit decisions. See https://searchadex.com/affiliate-disclosure. ## Record type categories - [Business Entity Search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity): Free Secretary of State business entity lookup by state. - [UCC Lien Search](https://searchadex.com/ucc-liens): Free UCC-1 financing statement / lien search by state. - [License Lookup](https://searchadex.com/license-lookup): Free professional and contractor license verification by state. - [Notary Verification](https://searchadex.com/notary): Free notary commission verification by state. - [Federal Records](https://searchadex.com/federal-records): Federal databases including PACER, SAM.gov, and more. - [Property Records](https://searchadex.com/property-records): Free property records search — deeds, assessor, and ownership lookup. - [Court Records](https://searchadex.com/court-records): Free federal (PACER), state, and county court case lookup. - [Business Records](https://searchadex.com/business-records): Free business entity search via Secretary of State filings. - [Vital Records](https://searchadex.com/vital-records): Birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. - [Criminal Records](https://searchadex.com/criminal-records): Criminal records via official government sources. - [Voter Records](https://searchadex.com/voter-records): Voter registration lookup via official state portals. - [Sex Offender Registry](https://searchadex.com/sex-offender-registry): National and state sex offender registry search (NSOPW). - [Unclaimed Property](https://searchadex.com/unclaimed-property): Free unclaimed money search via official state databases. ## Business entity search by state (all 50 states) - [Alabama business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/alabama) - [Alaska business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/alaska) - [Arizona business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/arizona) - [Arkansas business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/arkansas) - [California business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/california) - [Colorado business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/colorado) - [Connecticut business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/connecticut) - [Delaware business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/delaware) - [Florida business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/florida) - [Georgia business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/georgia) - [Hawaii business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/hawaii) - [Idaho business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/idaho) - [Illinois business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/illinois) - [Indiana business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/indiana) - [Iowa business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/iowa) - [Kansas business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/kansas) - [Kentucky business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/kentucky) - [Louisiana business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/louisiana) - [Maine business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/maine) - [Maryland business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/maryland) - [Massachusetts business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/massachusetts) - [Michigan business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/michigan) - [Minnesota business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/minnesota) - [Mississippi business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/mississippi) - [Missouri business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/missouri) - [Montana business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/montana) - [Nebraska business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/nebraska) - [Nevada business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/nevada) - [New Hampshire business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/new-hampshire) - [New Jersey business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/new-jersey) - [New Mexico business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/new-mexico) - [New York business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/new-york) - [North Carolina business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/north-carolina) - [North Dakota business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/north-dakota) - [Ohio business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/ohio) - [Oklahoma business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/oklahoma) - [Oregon business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/oregon) - [Pennsylvania business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/pennsylvania) - [Rhode Island business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/rhode-island) - [South Carolina business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/south-carolina) - [South Dakota business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/south-dakota) - [Tennessee business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/tennessee) - [Texas business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/texas) - [Utah business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/utah) - [Vermont business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/vermont) - [Virginia business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/virginia) - [Washington business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/washington) - [West Virginia business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/west-virginia) - [Wisconsin business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/wisconsin) - [Wyoming business entity search](https://searchadex.com/business-entity/wyoming) ## States hub - [All States](https://searchadex.com/states): Public records by state with links to official portals. ## Resources - [Due Diligence Guide](https://searchadex.com/resources/due-diligence): Free public records due diligence, when to use paid tools, and when to hire a compliance service. - [Business Compliance Guide](https://searchadex.com/resources/business-compliance): Registered agent, annual reports, and license management explained. ## Articles - [How to Check if a Business Is Legitimate (Free Official Sources)](https://searchadex.com/blog/how-to-check-if-a-business-is-legitimate-free) - [How to Do Due Diligence on a Small Business (The Free Way)](https://searchadex.com/blog/small-business-due-diligence) - [UCC Lien Search: What It Is and How to Do It for Free](https://searchadex.com/blog/ucc-lien-search-free) - [How to Verify a Contractor License Before You Hire](https://searchadex.com/blog/verify-contractor-license-before-hiring) - [What Is a Registered Agent and Do You Need One?](https://searchadex.com/blog/what-is-a-registered-agent) - [How to Search Federal Court Records for Free (PACER Guide)](https://searchadex.com/blog/search-federal-court-records-free-pacer) ## About - [About Searchadex](https://searchadex.com/about) - [Contact](https://searchadex.com/contact) - [Affiliate Disclosure](https://searchadex.com/affiliate-disclosure)