Who We Are
PublicRecordCenter.com is a privately owned, independent public records directory. We are not affiliated with any government agency, and we are not a Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Our directory spans more than 40 record categories across tens of thousands of verified links — from federal court records and state criminal databases to vital records offices, professional license portals, property assessor databases, and more.
When we launched in 2005, accessing public records was a frustrating, time-consuming process. Our founders believed every American deserves easy, free access to the public information their government maintains — not behind a paywall, not routed through a middleman, but directly and clearly at no cost.
What We Do
- Maintain a free directory of public records sources across all 50 states
- Verify and update links continuously to ensure they lead to active, official sources
- Organize resources by record type, state, county, and category
- Provide clear guidance on where to look for specific record types
- Include clearly labeled optional private services where government records are hard to access
What We Don’t Do
- We do not compile, store, sell, or aggregate personal records
- We do not conduct background checks or provide consumer reports
- We do not charge users to visit our site or use our directory
- We do not charge organizations for directory inclusion
- We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency — we may not be used for FCRA purposes
Our Mission & Values
Transparency
Access to public information is a democratic right, not a commercial product.
Accuracy
Our team verifies resources continuously, removing dead ends and adding new official sources.
Accessibility
Designed for first-time searchers and experts alike — regardless of technical expertise or income.
Integrity
We do not accept payment for directory placement. Recommendations are based on utility only.
Privacy
No tracking cookies, no user search data stored, no information sold to third parties.
Who Uses PublicRecordCenter.com
Individuals & Families
Researching their own records, genealogy, or checking publicly available information.
Employers & HR
Understanding official public records available through proper legal channels.
Attorneys & Legal
Case preparation, asset discovery, witness background research, and litigation support.
Journalists & Investigators
Public records requests, court filings, regulatory databases, and spending records.
Genealogists
Tracing family histories through vital records, census data, and military files.
Small Business Owners
Vetting vendors, verifying licenses, and real estate due diligence.
Legal Transparency: FCRA Notice
PublicRecordCenter.com is a free public records directory and is NOT a Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq. The information and links provided here must NOT be used to determine any person’s eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or any other purpose regulated under the FCRA. Learn more at FTC.gov →
Record Categories We Cover
Official Government Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was PublicRecordCenter.com founded?
PublicRecordCenter.com was founded in 2005 and has been providing free public-records directory services for over 20 years.
Does PublicRecordCenter.com charge any fees?
No. PublicRecordCenter.com is completely free to use. We maintain and verify links to official government databases and do not charge users to access any directory page.
Does PublicRecordCenter.com store or sell personal records?
No. We are a free link directory, not a database. We do not store, compile, buy, or sell personal records. All links lead to official government or nonprofit sources.
Is PublicRecordCenter.com a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA)?
No. PublicRecordCenter.com is not a Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the FCRA. Information found through our directory links must not be used for employment, housing, credit, or insurance decisions.
How does PublicRecordCenter.com verify its links?
Our editorial team regularly reviews and tests each link to ensure it points to a current, live official source. Broken or outdated links are updated or removed as part of routine site maintenance.