How Nationwide Records Work (Start Here)
Nationwide databases cover federal-level records only — bankruptcies, federal courts, SEC filings, military records, IRS data, and similar federal agencies. For criminal records, court cases, property, and vital records, start at the state or county level instead. Federal databases do not contain state or local records.
⚠ Common Mistake: Searching a federal database for state-level records. Federal systems only cover federal agencies — not state courts, county property, or local vital records.
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Adoption Resources 6
Association Membership Directories 16
Attorneys 56
Aviation Databases 10
Bankruptcies 6
Campaign Contributions 5
Census Records 4
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Coast Guard 5
Codes and Ordinances 6
Companies / Corporations 6
Copyright / Trademark / Patents 7
Court Records Nationwide 34
Criminal Records Nationwide 6
Customs / Export Databases 9
Environmental Databases 23
Federal Communications Commission 35
Food & Drug Administration 21
Foreclosures / Seizures 8
Genealogy Resources 11
Health and Medical Databases 56
Internal Revenue Service 7
Legal Resources 6
Military Records 41
Missing Persons 53
Most Wanted 21
Occupational Safety & Health 8
Political Databases 7
Postal / Zip Code 3
Product Safety Recalls 8
Schools / Colleges 10
Securities 10
Useful Databases 8
Vehicles 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are nationwide public records? ▼
Nationwide records are maintained by federal agencies — bankruptcies (PACER), SEC filings, FDA databases, FCC licenses, military records, census data, and similar federal-level sources. They do not include state or county records.
Should I search nationwide or state databases? ▼
For criminal records, court cases, property, and vital records — always start at the state or county level. Use nationwide databases only for federal-specific records like bankruptcies, SEC filings, patents, military, and federal agency data.
Is there a single database for all U.S. records? ▼
No. U.S. public records are split across federal agencies, 50 state systems, and 3,000+ county offices. Each must be searched separately. There is no unified national database.
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