Free Sex Offender Registry Search by State

Search every state at once

The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, NSOPW.gov, is run by the U.S. Department of Justice. It searches the public registries of all states, territories and participating tribes. You can search by name, or by an address to see registered offenders nearby. Results link back to the official state listing.

Use the state registry for details

Each state registry, usually run by the state police or department of public safety, has the full listing: photo, physical description, addresses on file, offense of conviction and registration status. Some states offer email alerts when an offender registers near an address you choose. Our Resources by State pages link the official registry for each state, such as Arizona, Texas and California.

Why someone may not appear

• States set their own rules on who is posted online. Some do not publish lower-risk or lower-tier registrants.
• Juvenile offenders are often excluded.
• Registration periods end, and people can be removed after they finish their term.
• Addresses are self-reported and can be out of date, so verify before acting on them.

Use the information lawfully

Registry information is published for public safety. Most registries state that using it to threaten, harass or intimidate a registrant or their family is illegal, and many states treat that as a crime. Some states also limit using registry data for decisions such as employment or housing, so check your state's rules before relying on it.

If you believe a listing is wrong, or you know a registrant is not living at the listed address, contact the state registry agency or local law enforcement. For more official safety lookups, see Search Tools and Nationwide Tools.

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