Below is a complete list of services including Batch, API, investigator-assisted searches, as well instant searches for general public and restricted access for professionals.
Batch Services
Searchbug offers self-service batch tools to clean customer lists, append missing data, as well as verify phone numbers and email addresses. No need to fill out a "request for quote" form or wait to speak to an account representative. Simply upload your file, and get it processed automatically and download your results.-
Append Name, Phone, Address, Email
Add missing names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses to your records.
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Verify Phone Number
Identify Landlines vs Cell Phones. Get Carrier Name. Check if number is Active. Verify if on the Do Not Call list.
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Verify Email Address
Remove invalid email addresses from your list to prevent email bounces.
Check if email address is Valid, Invalid, Catch-All, SpamTrap, Abuse, Donotmail, Disposable or Toxic.
API Services
Use APIs to create your own powerful tools that utilize Searchbug data and services in real time. The APIs can be used in a cloud service, web site, desktop application or mobile app. API are available in XML and JSON formats.-
Find Phone, Name, E-mail, Address
FIND PHONE NUMBER
Get home, business, or mobile phone numbers for people or businesses from name and location
FIND NAME AND ADDRESS
Find name and address for any person or business in US from phone number, email address, name and city/state, or just name and state. Business records typically include phone numbers as well.
FIND E-MAIL ADDRESS
Search by phone number, street address, name and address, name and city/state, name and state, or even just a name
NAME FROM PHONE
A real-time look up to get a name from a phone number. Works like Caller ID.
ADVANCED PERSON SEARCH
The best possible people search. Results include full name, current and previous addresses, all known phone numbers, date of birth, relative names and date of birth.
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Identify Phone Number
Identify Landlines vs Cell Phones. Get Carrier Name. Check if number is Active. Verify if on the Do Not Call list.
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Background and Criminal Check
BACKGROUND CHECK
The first API call brings matching records with name, address and DOB. In the second step, you obtain actual background details on a selected individual. The results include: personal and property details, known phone numbers, emails, and addresses, relatives, criminal records, bankruptcies, social network profiles.
Step 1: $0.75 per query.
Step 2: $5.00 per query.
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Obtaining criminal records is easy with this API. Find out if someone has a criminal record and obtain the case details. Criminal Records typically include jurisdiction, charge, offense, disposition type, sentence, probation and conviction.
Cost per Query $2.50
Anti Money Laundering (AML)
The first API call brings matching records with name, address and DOB. Find out if someone is on a Government Anti Money Laundering (AML). Watchlist is comprised of multiple Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, FBI, and Interpol security data sources.
Cost: $0.05 per query.
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Professional Skip Tracing
Professional Skip Tracing APIs are restricted and available only to verified businesses.
PEOPLE TRACE
The best and most up-to-date people search, used by collection agencies, government offices, law enforcement, and private investigators. Results from this API typically include SSNs, names, addresses and phones.
Cost: $1.97 per query.
ENHANCED PEOPLE SEARCH
Great alternative to PEOPLE TRACE API with more data returned. Results typically include: names, aliases, current and previous addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, date of birth, date of death if deceased, relative names and DOB, SSN, SSN issue date and state, Driver license details, bankruptcies, liens and judgements.
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Verify E-mail and ZIP Codes
EMAIL VERIFICATION
The API contacts MX (mail) server for the email domain in the real time. The MX response indicates if messages sent to the provided address be accepted or not. API also reports spamtrap and abuse email.
ZIP IN RADIUS
Search by ZIP Code and Radius to find city, state, county, population, number of businesses in a given zipcode or the distance between city centers.
Cost: $0.005 per query.
ZIP CODE to TIMEZONE
Add timezone to your customer list or database using our this Zip Code to Timezone API.
Cost: $0.003 per query.
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How to Get Access to the APIs
Do not see what you need? We can create a custom API to suite your needs
or solve data problems you might be facing. Just ask.HOW DO I GET ACCESS TO APIs?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the People Search API used for?
The People Search API helps businesses, investigators, and legal professionals verify identities, find contact details, and enrich their databases with accurate information. It’s often used for lead generation, background verification, KYC processes, and customer record enhancement.
What are the "Find" APIs used for?
The Find Name and Address, Find Phone Number, and Find Email APIs are used for many of the same purposes as the People Search API. The main difference is the quality and source of the data. As such, these APIs are generally used more for general marketing purposes.
How to find a name from a phone number?
Our People Search API and Find Name and Address API allow users to search by phone number to identify the owner’s name and address. It’s ideal for businesses needing to validate customer data or track down missing information.
Is this API suitable for KYC compliance?
Yes! The People Search API is often used in KYC processes to confirm customer details before onboarding. Financial institutions, insurance companies, and compliance teams rely on this API to meet regulatory requirements.
How do I pay for API services?
All of our APIs work off of a prepaid balance. First, you load your account with a predetermined amount of funds between $10 and $5000. With each API call, the system will slowly chip away at your prepaid balance. When the prepaid balance gets low, the system automatically replenishes your balance with the predetermined amount.
To add a prepaid balance, log into your account and click your name at the top > select 'Your Account' from the dropdown menu > under the 'Billing Details' section click 'SWITCH PLAN'.
How does the API pricing work?
When a query is successful (called a "hit"), charges apply. There is no charge if there is no information found on a query. The cost per hit decreases as your monthly volume increases, making it cost-effective for businesses handling high search volumes.
Can I test the API before purchasing?
Yes! We offer free API testing for qualified users. Register for a no-obligation Sandbox API Test Account, and you’ll receive a limited number of live queries to evaluate the quality of our data before fully integrating.
How often is the data updated?
Searchbug utilizes sophisticated algorithms to search a multitude of data sources to ensure the contact data quality is always fresh, accurate, up-to-date, and never stale.
Instant Online Searches
Online Searches and Tools use the same great data as our Batch and API services. Search Tokens ($T) are required for searches that cost $5.00 or less. You can save money when buying tokens in bulk. Search Tokens never expire.Investigator-Assisted Searches
Hire a pre-screened, licensed, bonded, and insured private investigator to handle your search needs.Reports are typically ready anywhere from one business day to few weeks depending on the type of search requested.
Search Tokens
Search Tokens ($T) is a convenient way to pay for your Searchbug people searches and research tools. Search Tokens are required for all searches under $5.00. Get bonus tokens and save money when buying in bulk. Search Tokens never expire.Limited Time Offer for New Customers: Sign up now and Get 500 Free Search Tokens with any $T purchase.
