truthed.com

What It Is

Truthed.com is a U.S. public-records search and background-check website. Its core use case is looking up publicly available information about individuals in the United States, rather than company formation or corporate compliance services. The site claims it can search more than 67 billion background and public records, with reports covering criminal records, arrest records, mugshots, contact information, address history, reverse phone lookup, email addresses, court records, licenses and permits, and sex offender registries.

Core Evaluation

In terms of service scope, Truthed is closer to a people search / background check tool. It may be useful for verifying someone’s identity, assessing potential risks before dating, checking your own public records, or finding lost contacts. Its jurisdictional coverage is clearly limited to the United States: the FAQ states that it can only retrieve public records for individuals within the U.S. and cannot search for people in other countries. Its terms are governed by California law, with arbitration provisions and jurisdiction tied to relevant courts in Los Angeles.

Pricing and User Experience

The collected page text does not disclose specific pricing, plans, trials, or refund rules. It only refers to “membership” and billing/account FAQs, so pricing transparency is limited. The website emphasizes fast, instant, and detailed reports, but does not provide a precise processing time or SLA. For cancellation, the FAQ says users can contact 24/7 support by phone or email, or visit the cancellation page.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are the wide range of information categories, the fact that the person being searched is not notified, and the availability of opt-out, record-correction, and customer support channels. The drawbacks are also clear: first, it does not provide the core services in this category such as company formation, registered agent service, virtual addresses, annual reports, or bookkeeping; second, its terms state that submitted information may be passed to participating service providers, aggregators, or marketing parties, and that users may be contacted by phone, email, or postal mail. This appears to require verification against the FAQ’s statement that information is “not shared with third parties”; third, the terms state that the service is provided “as is” and do not guarantee accuracy, timeliness, or uninterrupted availability.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Truthed is suitable for users who need to search U.S. public records about individuals. It is not suitable for Chinese businesses looking to set up a U.S. company, obtain compliance secretary services, handle tax bookkeeping, or appoint a registered agent. The reviewed content does not state whether the site is accessible from China, and payment methods are not disclosed. If your goal is company formation or compliance, you should prioritize a dedicated registered agent, accounting firm, or legal services platform.