criminalcheck.us

What It Is

PublicData.com is an online platform for accessing U.S. public records. The site states that its data comes from local, state, and federal government entities, and that it has been providing services since 1997. Note that although the domain is related to “criminal check,” the crawled content actually presents PublicData.com, which is positioned as a public records lookup service—not a cybersecurity protection, threat intelligence, or identity security product.

Core Capabilities and Dimensions

The platform centers on public records search, offering both standard search and Advanced Search. Advanced Search can match records using multiple criteria such as name and address when the exact format of a person’s name or business name is uncertain, and it ranks records with more matching information higher. Deployment is via web-based online access, requiring users to register and log in. Accounts are divided into individual and business types: single-user usage fits a personal account, while multi-user business scenarios are better suited to a Corporate Account. On the management side, users can maintain account information, update billing details, view Search Look-up history, current-cycle usage, and Bonus Look-ups. The text does not mention security integrations such as APIs, SIEM, SOAR, IAM, or EDR, nor does it disclose security compliance certifications.

Pricing and Payment

The service uses a combination of subscription and usage-based limits, with both individual and corporate plans available on monthly and annual billing. Each plan includes a Search Count Limit. Look-ups are deducted for actions such as running searches, viewing detailed records, and paging through results. After exceeding the limit, users can use Bonus Look-ups; otherwise, the service may be interrupted. Individual accounts require a credit card, while corporate accounts can pay by credit card or invoice. Invoice payments require a check or money order. Specific pricing is not disclosed in the text, and unused days in a billing period are not refunded.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are that the source of public records is relatively clearly described, Advanced Search is supported, and the FAQ explains accounts, billing, and usage limits in detail. It also covers multi-user corporate accounts and billing options. The drawbacks are that it is not a cybersecurity protection product and cannot provide intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, alert response, or similar capabilities. In addition, specific pricing, data coverage, update frequency, interface/API capabilities, and accessibility from China are all unclear. The platform also states that it is not a consumer reporting agency, and that its data must not be used as a consumer report as defined under the FCRA, so users need to manage compliance boundaries themselves.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to individuals or businesses that need to search U.S. public records, such as users conducting public record searches, basic background reference checks, or multi-criteria record lookups. It is not suitable for teams looking for cybersecurity solutions. Access from mainland China is not disclosed in the text, and it is also unknown whether credit cards issued in China are supported. If the requirement is cybersecurity, dedicated vulnerability management, identity security, threat intelligence, or security operations platforms should be considered instead.