Address Data Sources for NER Training
Catalog of public-domain and openly-licensed data sources containing facility names + addresses, intended as raw material for training a token-classification (BIO-tagging) postal address parser. Companion to federal/aggregator sources (OpenAddresses, OSM, NAD, TIGER, NPI, IRS BMF, etc.) โ this list focuses on state-level sources that add component-level variety, residential coverage, and venue-name-paired records the federal sources lack.
Compiled with web-search verification of canonical agency URLs. Some per-state entries in the Regulated Facilities section are based on known agency patterns rather than direct URL verification โ those are noted inline.
Why state sources matter for an address NER modelโ
- Component supervision is automatic. State directories are typically already field-structured (separate columns for street, city, postcode, etc.). BIO tags derive from which column each token came from โ no manual labeling required.
- Format diversity per-state. 50 states + DC means 50+ schema flavors, abbreviation conventions, and transcription styles. Excellent for training format robustness.
- Venue+address pairs are everywhere. Every facility/professional/establishment listing pairs an organization name with a structured address โ natural
B-venue/I-venuetraining spans. - Residential coverage. Real estate, contractor, cosmetology, notary, and license-lookup tools surface actual home/office addresses that federal facility datasets don't.
Formats to watch for beyond CSVโ
Many state agencies distribute address data in geospatial formats. The DBF attribute table inside a shapefile is essentially a CSV with geometry attached โ extract with ogr2ogr -f CSV and the records are training-ready. Common formats:
- Shapefile (.shp/.dbf/.shx/.prj) โ most common state GIS distribution
- GeoJSON โ increasingly standard on ArcGIS Hub portals
- GeoPackage (.gpkg) โ modern SQLite-based, multi-layer
- File Geodatabase (.gdb) โ ESRI native, common from state GIS offices
- KML / KMZ โ Google Earth, sometimes used for facility points
- FlatGeobuf โ emerging streaming format (used by OpenAddresses)
The highest-value geospatial layers for address NER:
- Site address points / E911 / NG911 address points โ every addressable location as a point with full component breakdown (housenumber, prefix, street, suffix, unit, city, ZIP, parcel ID). Published by counties and increasingly by states via ArcGIS Hub. The strongest single layer type for component-supervised training.
- Parcel polygons with situs + owner addresses โ two addresses per record (property situs + owner mailing), often diverging structurally (P.O. boxes for owners, street addresses for situs). State-aggregated in MA, NC, MN, UT, MT, VT, RI, and a handful of others.
- Road centerlines with address ranges โ state-current analogue to TIGER; each segment has from/to house numbers per side.
- Critical infrastructure / facilities layers โ state equivalents of HIFLD covering hospitals, schools, fire/police, jails, courts, public buildings. Each is a
B-venue+ address pair. - EPA/state-DEP regulated sites โ Superfund, brownfields, RCRA, NPDES, leaking USTs as shapefile/GeoJSON.
- NCES, NREL AFDC, FCC ASR/ULS โ federal but distributed as shapefile in addition to CSV.
Most state ArcGIS Hubs publish data under CC-BY or equivalent open terms; check per-dataset.
Licensing realityโ
State records aren't "public domain" in the IP sense, but factual data (name + address) isn't copyrightable under Feist v. Rural Telephone. A few caveats:
- Washington OSPI school directory: state law forbids commercial use of directory data.
- OSM (ODbL): share-alike obligations may extend to models trained on it โ unsettled, but a risk if the corpus is republished.
- CC-BY state ArcGIS Hub data: attribution required if redistributing the corpus.
- G-NAF, CC-BY-4.0: clean for AU coverage.
For maximum licensing safety on published model weights, restrict to US-federal sources (NCES, NAD, TIGER, NPPES, IRS BMF) + state sources confirmed as public records with no use restrictions. Lose coverage, gain unambiguous redistribution rights.
Gazetteer / resolver coordinate sources (companion layer)โ
Everything below this section is corpus material โ address strings and name/address pairs to train the BIO parser. This section is the other half: the gazetteer the resolver and the postcode anchor consume โ the datasets that turn a parsed span into a place + coordinate. Different shopping list, and it's where WOF's gaps actually bite (see resolver-wof-sqlite/POSTCODE-ANCHOR.md and the 2026-06-03 postcode-anchor postmortem).
WOF is an excellent admin gazetteer (the in-DB hierarchy + ancestors table is our Elasticsearch-free differentiator), and it's CC0, which is half of why it came naturally. But it was never complete for every token type: no street node (neighbourhood โ address directly), thin and uneven postcode geometry outside a few countries (US/NL carry own coords; DE ~66% placeable via ancestor-borrow; ES/IT orphan-heavy and effectively unplaceable), and limited POI/venue coverage. The canonical fix is the rest of the Pelias four-layer stack โ WOF (admin) + OpenAddresses (addresses/postcodes) + OpenStreetMap (streets/POIs) + GeoNames (places/postcodes) โ supplemented per gap.
By gap layerโ
- Postcode โ centroid. GeoNames postal (
download.geonames.org/export/zip, CC-BY 4.0, ~80+ countries) is a ready-made postcode โ place + admin + lat/lon table, the cheapest fill for the DE/ES/IT gap with no point-cloud math (coarser than OA in places, often locality-level). OpenAddresses point aggregation (median centroid per postcode) is higher-fidelity where we have the points. National authorities are the gold standard but fragmented: UK Code-Point Open (OS, OGL), France BAN, NL via PDOK. - Street / rooftop coords. OpenAddresses (primary), OSM
addr:*on buildings (great in DE/NL, patchy elsewhere), national registries โ France BAN, Australia G-NAF (CC-BY; backlog #31). - POIs / landmarks / salience (the generalized-anchor and exotic-POI layer). OSM is the richest open POI source. Wikidata / Wikipedia is the right home for the data-driven salience signal the anchor guardrail demands (notability + coordinates + multilingual names), and we already pull
wikimedia-importance.csvinbuild-importance, so the path has precedent. - Admin (the spine). Keep WOF. Alternatives if it is ever reconsidered: GeoNames admin, Overture Divisions, geoBoundaries.
Probe: GeoNames vs the WOF postcode gap (2026-06-03)โ
Measured GeoNames postal against the WOF shard's actual gap (the postcodes WOF carries as membership but cannot place). GeoNames carries coordinates for 100% of its DE/ES/IT records:
| locale | WOF placement | GeoNames closes | result |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT | 0% (orphans + wrong links) | 4,447 / 4,936 (90%) | and it fixes the bad links โ Milan 20121 โ 45.46, 9.19 (correct), where WOF pointed at a Liguria village |
| DE | 66% (ancestor-borrow) | 4,819 / 10,061 unplaced (~48%) | would lift DE to ~82% |
| ES | not built (orphan-heavy) | ~full (11,150 codes, all with coords) | the clean way to add ES at all |
| NL | 100% (own PC6 coords) | no help โ GeoNames is PC4-level (4,086), coarser than WOF's PC6 | keep WOF |
So GeoNames postal is the cheap, CC-BY fill for ES/IT (and roughly half of DE's remaining gap), and it corrects WOF's Italian mis-links as a side effect. Integration stays clean under the discipline above: match on the postcode string, keep the WOF id, write the GeoNames lat/lon as the centroid. (Overture was not probed โ for postcodes it folds in OpenAddresses, which we already use, so its differential value is the POI layer; that probe wants a DuckDB + S3-parquet setup and is the right next step for the generalized-anchor work, not for postcodes.)
The modern entrant: Overture Mapsโ
The Meta/Microsoft/AWS/TomTom consortium (2023+, post-dates the corpus catalog below). Its Places theme is a large open POI dataset and its Addresses theme folds in OpenAddresses, so it covers two of our three gaps in one source, with stable GERS entity IDs. Distributed as cloud parquet (DuckDB/S3). The one to probe before committing to per-source OSM imports.
Licensing gradient (the real selection axis)โ
For an AGPL product, license terms decide more than coverage does:
| Source | License | Friction for a shipped DB |
|---|---|---|
| WOF | CC0 | none (public domain) |
| OpenAddresses | per-source, mostly open | per-source attribution tracking (we already do this) |
| GeoNames | CC-BY 4.0 | attribution |
| Overture | CDLA-Permissive 2.0 | attribution |
| OpenStreetMap | ODbL | attribution + share-alike on derived databases โ the spicy one; can pull copyleft on |
So the gradient argues for GeoNames + Overture + OpenAddresses as the supplements, and treating OSM carefully (derived signals, not the shipped DB).
Integrity disciplineโ
Attach supplemental data as attributes on WOF-keyed entities (a centroid here, a popularity score there), not as imported foreign-id entities. WOF stays the spine and the eval keys; the coordinates and the long tail come from elsewhere. Mixing in Overture's GERS ids (or any parallel id space) as primary keys is what would quietly break the WOF-id-keyed resolver evals, which is the reason behind the "extend the custom WOF build, never a prebuilt dump" rule. OA centroid aggregation passes this test because the postcode keeps its WOF id; only its coordinate comes from OA.
Educationโ
Federal aggregatorsโ
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) โ Public School & District Universe โ https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/ccddata.asp โ Bulk CSV/SAS downloads of every public school + district in the US with address. Default CCD home: https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/ โ public-use, no restriction.
- NCES CCD Public School Name & Address File โ https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/psadd.asp โ Direct CSV address files, grouped by state. Public domain.
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) โ https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/ โ Biennial directory of private schools (not bundled into CCD).
State school directoriesโ
- Alabama โ ALSDE Education Directory โ https://eddir.alsde.edu/siteinfo/ โ Queryable directory of registered public/charter schools. Also annual "Directory of Alabama Public Schools" PDF at https://www.alabamaachieves.org/.
- Alaska โ DEED Online Directory / Alaskan Schools โ https://education.alaska.gov/alaskan_schools โ Queryable directory; bulk PDF list at https://education.alaska.gov/alaskan_schools/public/DistrictandSchoolIDs.pdf.
- Arizona โ AZ Dept of Education Public Data Sets โ https://www.azed.gov/data/public-data-sets โ Bulk downloads of public school/district data; report cards at https://azreportcards.azed.gov/.
- Arkansas โ ADE Data Center School List โ https://adedata.arkansas.gov/statewide/ReportList/State/SchoolList.aspx โ Searchable + exportable directory. NCES ID directory at https://adedata.arkansas.gov/nid.
- California โ CDE Public Schools & Districts Downloadable Files โ https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/ds/pubschls.asp โ Excel + tab-delimited bulk download of all active/pending/closed/merged public schools+districts. California School Directory UI: https://www.cde.ca.gov/schooldirectory/.
- Colorado โ CDE Education Directories โ https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdegen/educationdirectory โ Directory portal with downloadable files; SchoolView at https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview.
- Connecticut โ EdSight Public Portal โ https://public-edsight.ct.gov/ โ Find Schools tool: https://public-edsight.ct.gov/overview/find-schools. Directory is populated from the Directory Manager system; export available.
- Delaware โ DE DOE Directory โ https://directory.doe.k12.de.us/ โ Queryable. Public School List: https://education.delaware.gov/families/k12/general-information/public-school-list/. Also Delaware Open Data: https://data.delaware.gov/w/p3ez-si4g/989r-3cju (downloadable).
- District of Columbia โ OSSE SLED LEA/School Directory โ https://sled.osse.dc.gov/vPage/SchoolDirectory/298/91189 โ Annually updated directory of all DC LEAs + schools (DCPS + public charter). Exportable from grid.
- Florida โ FLDOE Master School ID (MSID) โ https://eds.fldoe.org/EDS/MasterSchoolID/ โ Queryable per-school; addresses, administration, accountability sections. NWRDC bulk file requires district access.
- Georgia โ GOSA Downloadable Data Repository โ https://download.gosa.ga.gov/ โ Bulk district/school spreadsheet downloads. GaDOE Facilities DB UI: https://app3.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/main_pack_fcl099.entry_form.
- Hawaii โ Hawaii DOE School List (Excel) โ https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/SchoolList.xlsx โ Direct XLSX bulk download maintained by HIDOE. UI: https://hawaiipublicschools.org/enrolling-in-school/find-your-school/.
- Idaho โ Idaho SDE Schools / Districts โ https://www.sde.idaho.gov/school-districts/ โ Alphabetical district list. No clearly published single bulk download from SDE; consider NCES CCD for bulk.
- Illinois โ ISBE Entity Profile System (EPS) โ https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Entity-Profile-System.aspx โ Bulk Excel workbook of all entity records updated nightly; public. Lookup UI: http://webprod1.isbe.net/isbedir/default.aspx.
- Indiana โ IDOE Data Center & Reports โ https://www.in.gov/doe/it/data-center-and-reports/ โ Downloadable datasets. ESRI shapefile of schools available via state GIS at https://maps.indiana.edu/previewMaps/Infrastructure/Schools_IDOE.html.
- Iowa โ Iowa DOE Directories โ https://educate.iowa.gov/directories โ Annual XLSX directories: public district, public building, nonpublic building.
- Kansas โ KSDE Educational Directory โ https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/Directories/Kansas-Educational-Directory โ Online directory; customized PDF/Excel reports at https://uapps.ksde.org/Directory_Rpts/Default.aspx (raw-data downloads available).
- Kentucky โ Open House District & School Directory โ https://openhouse.education.ky.gov/Home/Index โ Searchable; Principals & Schools export at https://openhouse.education.ky.gov/Principals. SDCI: https://applications.education.ky.gov/sdci/.
- Louisiana โ LDOE School Finder โ https://louisianaschools.com/ โ Search UI; bulk-download links limited. Sponsor Site System background: https://leads13.doe.louisiana.gov/lug/SPS/SPS.htm. Investigate https://doe.louisiana.gov/ data library for SPS exports.
- Maine โ Maine DOE โ https://www.maine.gov/doe/ โ Site has printable directories; no obvious bulk download. Investigate manually for current XLSX/CSV.
- Maryland โ MSDE Directory โ https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/directory.aspx โ Online directory; bulk download not obviously published from MSDE. Maryland State Archives list by county: https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/edschools.html.
- Massachusetts โ DESE School & District Profiles โ https://profiles.doe.mass.edu/ โ Directory + exportable data reports. DESE dataset directory at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dese-directory-of-datasets-and-reports. MassGIS schools dataset: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-massachusetts-schools-pre-k-through-high-school.
- Michigan โ CEPI Educational Entity Master (EEM) โ https://cepi.state.mi.us/eem/ โ Public bulk datasets at https://cepi.state.mi.us/eem/publicdatasets.aspx. Customized list/export available.
- Minnesota โ MDE Districts, Schools & Educators โ https://education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/MDE074620 โ Site Verification system at https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/datasub/SiteVerif/. MARSS Appendix A lists all districts.
- Mississippi โ MDE District Directory โ https://www.mdek12.org/dd/ โ District-level contact info. School-level data downloads via https://newreports.mdek12.org/.
- Missouri โ DESE School Directory Data Downloads โ https://dese.mo.gov/school-directory/data-downloads โ District + building directory files refreshed weekly, multiple formats.
- Montana โ OPI Montana Schools Directory โ https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Management-Operations/Montana-Schools-Directory โ Directory page with help link; downloadable directory available.
- Nebraska โ NDE Education Directory โ https://www.education.ne.gov/dataservices/education-directory/ โ NDE Directory Search (query + lists/data files): https://educdirsrc.education.ne.gov/. Printed directory discontinued.
- Nevada โ NDE Schools and Districts โ https://doe.nv.gov/Schools_Districts/ โ Schools/Districts landing. Resource page: https://doe.nv.gov/school-and-district-information/resources. Bulk download not obviously published; query CCD or NDE directly.
- New Hampshire โ NH DOE Bureau of Education Statistics โ https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-educator-and-analytic-resources/bureau-of-education-statistics/schools-and-sau-information โ Public, chartered, non-public school directories.
- New Jersey โ NJ School Directory โ https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/ โ Public + nonpublic directory. Data portal: https://www.nj.gov/education/doedata/.
- New Mexico โ NMPED Public Schools Directory โ https://web.ped.nm.gov/new-mexico-public-schools-directory/ โ Downloadable CSV opens in Excel/Sheets.
- New York โ NYSED SEDREF Public Reports โ https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/schoolDirectory/ โ Downloadable Excel/XLS reports of public, nonpublic, charter, BOCES, state-operated schools/districts. Landing: https://www.nysed.gov/content/directory-public-and-non-public-schools-and-administrators-new-york-state.
- North Carolina โ NC DPI Education Directory (EDDIE) โ https://ncpublicschools.org/nceddirectory โ Districts, schools, charters, special/federal, postsecondary with addresses + downloads.
- North Dakota โ NDDPI Districts/Schools โ https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools โ LEA/School directory MIS01/MIS02 framework. Bulk download not obviously linked from main page; investigate STARS reports.
- Ohio โ Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS) โ https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/Ohio-Educational-Directory-System-OEDS โ Public org search + DataExtract at https://oeds.ode.state.oh.us/dataextract โ Excel exports.
- Oklahoma โ OSDE State School Directory โ https://oklahoma.gov/education/resources/state-school-directory.html โ Excel/text/CSV bulk download by district or site. Also Open Data sets: https://data.ok.gov/dataset/oklahoma-public-school-site-directory.
- Oregon โ ODE Institution Identification โ https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/pages/institution-identification-school-names.aspx โ CSV download of public schools. Institution Lookup with daily-extract Excel: https://www.ode.state.or.us/instid/.
- Pennsylvania โ PDE Education Names & Addresses (EdNA) โ http://www.edna.pa.gov/ โ Search + Excel export of all entities (districts, schools, IUs, CTCs, charters, nonpublics, private, higher-ed).
- Rhode Island โ RIDE School Directory โ https://ride.ri.gov/students-families/ri-public-schools/school-directory โ Directory Reports as PDF or Excel.
- South Carolina โ SCDE School Directory โ https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/schools/school-directory/ โ Public school + private school listing (XLSX for privates). District info: https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/schools/school-directory/district-information/.
- South Dakota โ SD DOE Educational Directory โ https://doe.sd.gov/ofm/edudir.aspx โ Principal & School Info Excel list + Superintendent/Admin/District address list.
- Tennessee โ TN School Directory โ https://tnschooldirectory.tnedu.gov/ โ Excel download of all schools, districts, regions. Advanced search: https://tnschooldirectory.tnedu.gov/Advanced-Search/.
- Texas โ TEA AskTED โ https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/tea.askted.web/Forms/Home.aspx โ School/district directory; HTML/CSV/PDF reports through Reports & Directories menu. PDF Texas School Directory annually.
- Utah โ USBE Utah Schools / District Directory โ https://schools.utah.gov/schooldistricts โ Districts list. Data/Directories landing: https://schools.utah.gov/parent/dataschoollookupeducatorlookupcalendars. Single bulk CSV not obviously linked; investigate manually.
- Vermont โ VT AOE Directories โ https://education.vermont.gov/documents/directory-principals-by-school โ Principals-by-school spreadsheet; independent schools PDF at https://education.vermont.gov/documents/independent-schools-directory; Vermont Education Dashboard Organizations: https://education.vermont.gov/data-and-reporting/vermont-education-dashboard/organizations.
- Virginia โ VDOE Virginia School Directories โ https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/virginia-school-directories โ Listings by division + region; staff listings by division.
- Washington โ OSPI Education Directory โ https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/DirectoryEDS.aspx โ School list: https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/schoollist.aspx. Note: Washington state law forbids commercial use of directory data.
- West Virginia โ WV School Directory โ https://wvde.state.wv.us/ed_directory/ โ Comma-delimited bulk address download available from the directory.
- Wisconsin โ DPI School Directory Public Portal โ https://dpi.wi.gov/schooldirectory/public โ Searchable; WISEdash files (statewide) at https://dpi.wi.gov/wisedash/download-files. Note: profile pages themselves are not exportable.
- Wyoming โ Wyoming DOE Online Directory โ https://portals.edu.wyoming.gov/wyedpro/Pages/OnlineDirectory/OnlineDirectoryIndex.aspx โ Online directory; annual PDF directory at https://edu.wyoming.gov/downloads/wde-resources/directory.pdf.
Librariesโ
Federal aggregatorโ
- IMLS Public Libraries Survey (PLS) โ https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls โ Annual national bulk dataset (CSV/SAS/SPSS) of every administrative-entity public library AND every outlet (branch), with addresses. Public-use, no restriction. Catalog mirror: https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/public-library-survey-pls-2022. Open Data: https://data.imls.gov/.
State public library directoriesโ
- Alabama โ APLS Find My Library โ https://aplsws2.apls.state.al.us/find-my-library โ Directory lookup + Library Listing PDF on APLS site.
- Alaska โ Alaska State Library โ https://library.alaska.gov/ โ State library home (no published bulk public-library directory file from APK obvious in search); rely on IMLS PLS for AK outlet addresses.
- Arizona โ AZ State Library Directory โ https://azlibrary.gov/services/library-directory โ Library directory portal of the AZ State Library, Archives & Public Records.
- Arkansas โ AR State Library Directory โ https://library.arkansas.gov/services/arkansas-public-library-data/library-directory/ โ Comprehensive public library directory grouped by city/county/system.
- California โ CA State Library Public Library Directories โ https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/library-directory/ โ Headquarters Directory + Branch Directory (Excel files).
- Colorado โ Library Research Service (LRS) โ https://www.lrs.org/ โ LRS publishes CO public library statistics + directory (https://www.lrs.org/public/data/). CDE Public Libraries: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/publiclibraries.
- Connecticut โ CT State Library โ https://portal.ct.gov/csl โ CT Public Libraries Directory PDF published by Division of Library Development; help guide at https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/help.
- Delaware โ Delaware Libraries (Consortium Libraries List) โ https://lib.de.us/list-of-libraries/ โ Official statewide public-library list. State agency: https://libraries.delaware.gov/.
- District of Columbia โ DC Public Library (sole district public library system) โ https://www.dclibrary.org/ โ Branches list. Also Open Data DC GIS dataset: https://opendata.dc.gov/datasets/DCGIS::libraries/about (downloadable shapefile/CSV).
- Florida โ DOS Division of Library & Information Services Public Library Homepages โ https://dos.fl.gov/library-archives/research/florida-information/libraries/public-library-homepages/ โ Lists FL public library systems + branches; interactive map. Use IMLS PLS for bulk outlet addresses.
- Georgia โ GPLS Public Libraries Directory โ https://georgialibraries.org/public-libraries-directory/ โ 61 systems / 385 branches.
- Hawaii โ HSPLS All Branches โ https://www.librarieshawaii.org/visit/branches/all-branches/ โ All 51 branches statewide. State GIS layer: https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/op/gis/data/state_libraries.pdf.
- Idaho โ Idaho Commission for Libraries Directory โ https://libraries.idaho.gov/idaho-library-directory/ โ Filterable directory of all libraries; Public Library subset: https://libraries.idaho.gov/idaho-library-directory/categories/public-library/.
- Illinois โ IL State Library โ https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library.html โ Library Systems page: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/libraries/libsystems.html. Use L2 directory or IMLS PLS for bulk address data.
- Indiana โ Indiana State Library Public Library Directory โ https://www.in.gov/library/directory-of-indiana-libraries/pldirectory/ โ Directory + city-indexed PDF at https://www.in.gov/library/files/cityindex.pdf.
- Iowa โ State Library of Iowa Library Directory โ https://statelibraryofiowa.gov/resources/iowa-library-directory โ Searchable directory with filtering by county/population/district.
- Kansas โ Kansas State Library Directories โ https://www.kslc.org/555/Directories โ Printable PDF directory of KS public libraries (7 regional systems).
- Kentucky โ KDLA Kentucky Public Library Directory โ https://kdla.ky.gov/Library-Support/Pages/Public-Library-Directory.aspx โ Standards + statistics adjacent: https://kdla.ky.gov/Library-Support/plssd/Pages/default.aspx.
- Louisiana โ State Library of Louisiana Library Directory โ https://library.la.gov/services/for-libraries-librarians/library-directory/ โ Mirror: https://www.state.lib.la.us/public-libraries/library-directory.
- Maine โ Maine State Library Public Library Directory โ https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/directories/public.shtml โ 250+ libraries searchable by town/library/director/county. By town: https://www.maine.gov/msl/mainelibs/pubtown.shtml.
- Maryland โ Maryland State Library Resource Center Directory โ https://www.slrc.info/library-directory โ Contact info for all MD public-library staff; links to library websites. State agency: https://msla.maryland.gov/.
- Massachusetts โ MBLC Library Directory โ https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/libraries/index.php โ Searchable directory; printable PDF at https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/libraries/ldap_printable.pdf.
- Michigan โ Library of Michigan โ https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan โ State library agency. Statewide Library Finder: https://milibraryfinder.org/. Annual "Michigan Public Library Directory & Statistics" issued historically; use IMLS PLS for bulk.
- Minnesota โ MDE State Library Services โ https://mn.gov/library/sls.html โ State library agency. CALCO directory PDF: https://mn.gov/library/PDF/directory.pdf. Multitype/cooperative info via MNLINK: https://mnlink.org/about/libraries.
- Mississippi โ Mississippi Library Commission Public Library Directory โ https://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/mississippi-libraries-directory/mississippi-public-library-directory/ โ Public library directory page; broader libraries directory at https://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/mississippi-libraries-directory/.
- Missouri โ MO Secretary of State Library Directory (MOLLI) โ https://s1.sos.mo.gov/library/LibraryDirectory โ Searchable directory of public, academic, school, special.
- Montana โ Montana State Library ASPeN Directory โ https://msl.mt.gov/libraries/Montana-Library-Network โ ASPeN is the MSL library directory; landing: https://msl.mt.gov/libraries/.
- Nebraska โ Nebraska Library Commission Directory โ http://www.nlc.nebraska.gov/libraries/libdir/ โ Directors + staff of all NE public/academic/school/special/institutional. Public-only list: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/libraries/list.asp?libtype=PL.
- Nevada โ NV State Library Find-a-Library โ https://nsla.nv.gov/find-a-library-directory โ Directory hosted by Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records.
- New Hampshire โ NH Library Directory โ https://directory.nhlibraries.org/ โ Self-submitted statewide directory. State agency page: https://www.nhsl.dncr.nh.gov/services/library-directory.
- New Jersey โ NJ State Library Public Libraries Directory โ https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/library-development/new-jersey-public-libraries-directory/ โ Organized by county.
- New Mexico โ NM State Library Directory โ https://stlib.state.nm.us/directory/index.php?id=1154 โ NM Library Directory; agency landing https://nmstatelibrary.org/.
- New York โ NYSL Find Your Public Library โ https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/find-your-public-library โ Searchable directory of public libraries statewide. PLS index: https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/pls.
- North Carolina โ State Library of NC Library Directory โ https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/library-directory โ Public + academic library directory (mirror: https://library.nc.gov/nc-libraries/library-directory).
- North Dakota โ ND State Library Public Libraries โ https://www.library.nd.gov/ndpubliclibraries โ Includes downloadable Public Library Directory PDF: https://www.library.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/publications/publiclibrarydirectory.pdf.
- Ohio โ Ohio Public Library Directory (Ohio Library Council; the de facto OH directory) โ https://members.olc.org/ohio-public-library-directory/FindStartsWith?term=B โ State agency landing: https://library.ohio.gov/. OPLIN find-a-library: https://www.oplin.org/fal/.
- Oklahoma โ OK Department of Libraries Public Library Locator โ https://oklahoma.gov/libraries/oklahomans/public-library-locator.html โ Map UI. PDF directory: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/libraries/documents/OK-Public-Libraries-Directory.pdf. Open Data: https://data.ok.gov/dataset/oklahoma-public-library-directory.
- Oregon โ State Library of Oregon Library Directory โ http://libdir.osl.state.or.us/ โ Public/academic/special/tribal/volunteer libraries, updated quarterly. Open Data mirror: https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/oregon-library-directory.
- Pennsylvania โ PA Office of Commonwealth Libraries Public Library Directory โ https://pa.countingopinions.com/fdir.php โ Live directory; agency page: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/statelibrary/librarydirectory.
- Rhode Island โ RI OLIS Public Libraries Directory โ https://olis.ri.gov/directory/libraries/public โ All 48 RI public library systems. Broader directory: https://olis.ri.gov/directory/index.php.
- South Carolina โ SC State Library Public Libraries โ https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/south-carolinians/south-carolina-public-libraries โ Directory of county/regional public library systems.
- South Dakota โ SD State Library Libraries Directory โ https://library.sd.gov/LIB/DIR/ โ Public, school, academic, special.
- Tennessee โ TSLA Public Library Directory โ https://tnsos.net/TSLA/PLD/index.php โ Searchable by county/region/city.
- Texas โ TSLAC Library Development & Networking โ https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ldn โ TSLAC houses accreditation, directory & statistics. Use IMLS PLS for bulk Texas public library addresses.
- Utah โ Utah State Library Division Directory โ https://library.utah.gov/directory/ โ Bookmobiles, public, tribal, special; supports CSV export. Public-only: https://library.utah.gov/directory/categories/public/.
- Vermont โ VT Department of Libraries Public Library Directory โ https://libraries.vermont.gov/sites/libraries/files/documents/PublicLibraryDirectory.pdf โ Quarterly-updated PDF directory. Landing: https://libraries.vermont.gov/find-vermont-libraries. Reporting portal: https://vtlibreports.vermont.gov/.
- Virginia โ Library of Virginia Public Library Directory โ https://www.lva.virginia.gov/services/public-libraries/directory โ Headquarters mailing list + lookup by county/city.
- Washington โ WA State Library Directory of Washington Libraries โ https://www.directory.walibraries.org/ โ Maintained by WA State Library (Office of Secretary of State) with IMLS funding.
- West Virginia โ WV Library Commission Library Directory โ https://librarycommission.wv.gov/library_map/Pages/LibraryDirectory.aspx โ Statewide directory with addresses + phone numbers.
- Wisconsin โ WI DPI Public Libraries โ https://dpi.wi.gov/libraries/public-libraries โ Public Library and Public Library System directory; addresses downloadable from DPI directory page.
- Wyoming โ Wyoming State Library Directory โ https://library.wyo.gov/community/directory/ โ All library types; public branches filter: https://library.wyo.gov/community/directory/single-category/public-branch/.
Licensed professionalsโ
State-level public databases of licensed professionals (with practice/office addresses) suitable as training data for a postal address parsing NER model. All URLs verified via web search. Most state license-lookup tools are query-only (search-by-name/number); the NPPES NPI Registry and several state portals offer bulk CSV exports.
Federal / multi-stateโ
- NPPES NPI Registry (CMS, all US healthcare providers w/ practice addresses) โ https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/ โ query-only UI + REST API
- NPPES NPI Downloadable Files (full monthly + weekly increments, >4 GB CSV) โ https://download.cms.gov/nppes/NPI_Files.html โ bulk download (best single source)
- NMLS Consumer Access (mortgage loan originators, multi-state, CSBS) โ https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ โ query-only
- DocInfo / FSMB (physician profiles, sourced from state boards) โ https://www.docinfo.org/ โ query-only
- FSMB Physician Data Center (PDC) (data files available for purchase) โ https://www.fsmb.org/PDC/pdc-data-files/ โ bulk (paid)
- Nursys (NCSBN, multi-state RN/LPN verification) โ https://www.nursys.com/ โ query-only
- AIM DocFinder (multi-state physician metadata aggregator) โ http://docfinder.docboard.org/ โ query-only
- ARELLO (multi-state real estate licensee directory) โ https://www.arello.com/ โ query-only
State unified license portalsโ
(Some states route many professions through a single search; per-profession entries below reference these where applicable.)
- California DCA License Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate (separate ADRE), 150+ DCA professions โ https://search.dca.ca.gov/
- Florida DBPR License Search โ covers real estate, contractors, many trades (health professions are separate at FL DOH MQA) โ https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=Name
- Florida DOH MQA Search โ covers physicians, nurses, all health pros โ https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders
- Utah DOPL License Lookup Verification โ covers medical, nursing, real estate (separate Division of RE), contractors โ https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
- Virginia DPOR License Lookup โ covers real estate, contractors, and many occupations (medical/nursing handled by VA DHP) โ https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup
- Virginia DHP License Lookup โ covers physicians, nurses, all health โ https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup
- Michigan LARA / MiPLUS โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, residential builders, and 26 health pros โ https://www.michigan.gov/lara/i-need-to/find-or-verify-a-licensed-professional-or-business and https://val.apps.lara.state.mi.us/
- Alaska CBPL Professional License Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/professional
- Hawaii DCCA PVL Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors (52 professions) โ https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/
- Idaho DOPL License Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, public-works contractors โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/license-search/
- Illinois IDFPR License Lookup โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors โ https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx
- Indiana PLA License & Verification โ covers medical, nursing, real estate (no statewide contractor license) โ https://secure.in.gov/apps/pla/search
- Iowa DIAL (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors โ https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/records
- Kansas License Verification Portal โ covers many professions โ https://prolicenseverify.ks.gov/
- Maine PFR Licensee Search โ covers medical, real estate, residential contractors (nursing is separate at Maine BON) โ https://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumer/licensee-search
- Maryland DLLR Licensing Queries โ covers real estate, MHIC contractors (medical/nursing separate) โ https://labor.maryland.gov/pq/
- Massachusetts Check a License โ covers health pros, occupational boards, real estate, HIC contractors โ https://www.mass.gov/how-to/check-an-occupational-board-license
- Minnesota MN.gov boards portal โ health boards + Commerce (real estate) + DLI (contractors) โ multiple sub-portals, see per-profession
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration Licensee Search โ covers physicians, nursing, real estate (38 boards) โ https://pr.mo.gov/licensee-search.asp
- Montana DLI Professional Licensing โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors โ https://ebizws.mt.gov/PUBLICPORTAL/home.jsp and https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_global-pages/additional-license-information/lookup-individual
- Nebraska License Search (gov) โ covers medical, nursing โ https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi
- New Hampshire OPLC License Lookup โ covers 54+ boards (medical, nursing, real estate, contractors limited) โ https://www.oplc.nh.gov/license-lookup
- New Jersey DCA License Verification โ covers ~50 professions including medical, nursing, real estate โ https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
- New Mexico RLD Public Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors (NM-PLUS) โ https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/bcd/s/rld-public-search
- Ohio eLicense โ covers Medical Board + many; OCILB + Commerce real estate on separate eLicense subsites โ https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense
- Oregon (per-board portals; no single unified) โ see per profession
- Pennsylvania PALS โ covers ~250 license types, all 29 BPOA boards (medical, nursing, real estate) โ https://www.pals.pa.gov/
- South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors, residential builders โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx
- Tennessee Verify (Commerce & Insurance / DCI) โ covers real estate, contractors, many; health pros separate at TN DOH โ https://verify.tn.gov/
- Tennessee DOH Licensure Verification โ physician, nursing โ https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/
- Vermont OPR "Find a Professional" โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, residential contractors โ https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/find-a-professional
- Washington DOH Provider Credential Search โ health professions โ https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/provider-credential-or-facility-search
- Washington DOL Professional License Lookup โ non-health (real estate, etc.) โ https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/license-lookup
- Wisconsin DSPS License Search โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, dwelling contractors โ https://licensesearch.wi.gov/
- Delaware DELPROS โ covers medical, nursing, real estate, contractors โ https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_VerifyLicense
Per stateโ
Alabamaโ
- Medical: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners โ https://www.albme.gov/consumers/licensee-search/ โ query-only
- Nursing: Alabama Board of Nursing โ https://abn.alabama.gov/applications/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
- Real estate: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) โ https://arec.alabama.gov/apps/LicenseSearch โ query-only; bulk list request at https://arec.alabama.gov/apps/listrequest
- Contractor: Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors โ https://genconbd.alabama.gov/database-sql/roster.aspx โ query-only
Alaskaโ
- All four professions use the unified Alaska CBPL Professional License Search: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/professional โ query-only
- Medical: State Medical Board (via CBPL) โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/StateMedicalBoard/ProfessionalLicenseSearch.aspx
- Nursing: Board of Nursing (via CBPL) โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing/OnlineLicenseVerification
- Real estate: Real Estate Commission (via CBPL) โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission/ApplicantsLicensees.aspx
- Contractor: Construction Contractors (via CBPL) โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ConstructionContractors
Arizonaโ
- Medical: Arizona Medical Board โ https://www.azmd.gov/doctorsearch/doctorsearch โ query-only
- Nursing: Arizona Board of Nursing โ https://azbn.gov/licenses-and-certifications/primary-source-verification โ query-only
- Real estate: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) โ https://services.azre.gov/publicdatabase/SearchIndividuals.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) โ https://azroc.my.site.com/AZRoc/s/contractor-search โ query-only
Arkansasโ
- Medical: Arkansas State Medical Board โ https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/public/verify/default.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: Arkansas State Board of Nursing โ https://arsbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Arkansas Real Estate Commission โ https://labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/real-estate-commission/arec-roster/agent-search/ โ query-only
- Contractor: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board โ http://aclb2.arkansas.gov/clbsearch.php โ query-only
Californiaโ
- Unified DCA portal: https://search.dca.ca.gov/ (medical, nursing covered)
- Medical: Medical Board of California (via DCA Search) โ https://search.dca.ca.gov/ โ query-only
- Nursing: California BRN (via DCA Search) โ https://search.dca.ca.gov/ โ query-only
- Real estate: California DRE Public License Lookup โ https://www2.dre.ca.gov/PublicASP/pplinfo.asp โ query-only
- Contractor: Contractors State License Board (CSLB) โ https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx โ query-only
Coloradoโ
- Medical: Colorado DORA Medical Board (via DORA License Lookup) โ https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: Colorado DORA Board of Nursing (same DORA Lookup) โ https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only; also rosters at https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/lookup/generateroster.aspx (bulk per board)
- Real estate: Colorado Division of Real Estate eLicense โ https://apps2.colorado.gov/dre/licensing/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor board (state regulates only certain trades; e.g. electrical/plumbing via DORA)
Connecticutโ
- Medical: CT eLicense (DPH) โ https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: CT eLicense (DPH) โ https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
- Real estate: CT eLicense (DCP Real Estate Brokers) โ https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection eLicense (Home Improvement Contractor) โ https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
Delawareโ
- All four via DELPROS โ https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_VerifyLicense โ query-only
- Medical: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline (via DELPROS)
- Nursing: Delaware Board of Nursing (via DELPROS)
- Real estate: Delaware Real Estate Commission (via DELPROS)
- Contractor: Local-only at general-contractor level; specialty trades (electrical, plumbing) licensed via DELPROS
District of Columbiaโ
- Medical: DC Health Board of Medicine License Search โ https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookupcs/ โ query-only
- Nursing: DC Health Board of Nursing (same DC Health verification portal) โ https://app.hpla.doh.dc.gov/Weblookupcs/ โ query-only
- Real estate: DC DLCP OPLA License Search โ https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplaportal/Home/GetLicenseSearchDetails โ query-only
- Contractor: DC DLCP OPLA / Construction Contractor licensing โ https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplaportal/Home/GetLicenseSearchDetails โ query-only
Floridaโ
- Medical: FL DOH MQA Search Portal โ https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders โ query-only
- Nursing: FL DOH MQA Search Portal โ https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders โ query-only
- Real estate: Florida DBPR License Search โ https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=Name โ query-only
- Contractor: Florida DBPR (Construction Industry Licensing Board) โ https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=2&search=Name โ query-only
Georgiaโ
- Medical: Georgia Composite Medical Board โ https://gateway.medicalboard.georgia.gov/verification/search.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: Georgia Board of Nursing (SOS Verification) โ https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/ โ query-only
- Real estate: Georgia Real Estate Commission โ https://ata.grec.state.ga.us/account/search โ query-only
- Contractor: GA State Licensing Board for Residential & General Contractors (SOS Licensing) โ https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/ โ query-only
Hawaiiโ
- All four via Hawaii DCCA PVL Search โ https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/ โ query-only; bulk PVL dataset listed at https://opendata.hawaii.gov/dataset/professional-and-vocational-licensing-pvl-search
- Medical: Hawaii Medical Board (via PVL)
- Nursing: Hawaii Board of Nursing (via PVL)
- Real estate: Hawaii Real Estate Commission (via PVL) โ also https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/check-out-a-business-online/
- Contractor: Hawaii Contractors License Board (via PVL); RICO check at https://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/check/
Idahoโ
- All four via Idaho DOPL License Search โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/license-search/ โ query-only
- Medical: Idaho Board of Medicine โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/bom/
- Nursing: Idaho Board of Nursing โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/bon/bon-license-search/
- Real estate: Idaho Real Estate Commission (via DOPL) โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/license-search/
- Contractor: Public Works Contractor (DOPL); residential contractors registered (limited) โ https://dopl.idaho.gov/license-search/
Illinoisโ
- All four via Illinois IDFPR License Lookup โ https://online-dfpr.micropact.com/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only
- Medical: IL Medical Board (via IDFPR)
- Nursing: IL Board of Nursing (via IDFPR)
- Real estate: IL Division of Real Estate (via IDFPR)
- Contractor: Illinois does not have a statewide general contractor license โ local-only at GC level; roofing & plumbing licensed via IDFPR
Indianaโ
- All via Indiana PLA โ https://secure.in.gov/apps/pla/search and https://mylicense.in.gov/everification/ โ query-only
- Medical: Indiana Medical Licensing Board (via PLA)
- Nursing: Indiana State Board of Nursing (via PLA)
- Real estate: Indiana Real Estate Commission (via PLA)
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor license (Plumbing Commission licenses plumbers via PLA)
Iowaโ
- Medical: Iowa Board of Medicine โ https://eservices.iowa.gov/PublicPortal/Iowa/IBM/licenseQuery/LicenseQuery.jsp?Profession=Physician โ query-only
- Nursing: Iowa Board of Nursing โ https://eservices.iowa.gov/PublicPortal/Iowa/IBON/common/index.jsp โ query-only
- Real estate: Iowa Real Estate Commission (via My Iowa PLB) โ https://ia-plb.my.site.com/LicenseSearchPage โ query-only
- Contractor: Iowa Construction Contractor Registration (DIAL) โ query at https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/records ; bulk CSV: Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations โ https://data.iowa.gov/Workforce/Active-Iowa-Construction-Contractor-Registrations/dpf3-iz94
Kansasโ
- Medical: Kansas Board of Healing Arts โ https://www.kansas.gov/ssrv-ksbhada/search.html โ query-only
- Nursing: Kansas State Board of Nursing โ https://portal.egov.ksbn.ks.gov/verification/ โ query-only
- Real estate: Kansas Real Estate Commission โ https://www.krec.ks.gov/resources/search โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state contractor license (state regulates only roofers via AG; specialty/trade licensure varies)
Kentuckyโ
- Medical: Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure โ https://kbml.ky.gov/physician/Pages/Physician-Profile-Verification-of-Physician-License.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: Kentucky Board of Nursing โ https://kybn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Kentucky Real Estate Commission โ https://secure.kentucky.gov/KREC/databasesearch โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only at GC level; KY Dept. of Housing/Buildings & Construction licenses HVAC/plumbing/electrical separately
Louisianaโ
- Medical: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners โ https://online.lasbme.org/#/verifylicense โ query-only
- Nursing: Louisiana State Board of Nursing โ https://lsbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) โ https://portal.lrec.gov/public/search โ query-only
- Contractor: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors โ https://arlspublic.lslbc.louisiana.gov/Public/DetailedSearch/ByName โ query-only (multiple search modes)
Maineโ
- Medical: Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine โ https://www.maine.gov/md/licensure/license-verification โ query-only
- Nursing: Maine State Board of Nursing โ https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/licensing/verifications.html โ query-only (search via PFR licensee portal)
- Real estate: Maine Real Estate Commission (via OPOR/PFR) โ https://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumer/licensee-search โ query-only; bulk download offered
- Contractor: Local-only at GC level (no state contractor licensing board); some trades licensed via Maine OPOR
Marylandโ
- Medical: Maryland Board of Physicians โ https://www.mbp.state.md.us/bpqapp/ โ query-only
- Nursing: Maryland Board of Nursing โ https://lookup.mbon.org/verification/ โ query-only
- Real estate: Maryland Real Estate Commission (DLLR Public Query) โ https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=RE%3A%3ARE_qselect โ query-only
- Contractor: Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) Public Query โ https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HIC::HIC_qselect โ query-only
Massachusettsโ
- Medical: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine โ findmydoctor: https://findmydoctor.mass.gov/ โ query-only
- Nursing: MA Board of Registration in Nursing โ https://madph.mylicense.com/verification/ โ query-only
- Real estate: MA Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers (via DPL eLicensing) โ https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y โ query-only
- Contractor: MA Home Improvement Contractor (OCABR) Search โ https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search and https://services.oca.state.ma.us/hic/licenseelist.aspx โ query-only; also OPSI Construction Supervisor License search via mass.gov
Michiganโ
- All four via MiPLUS / LARA โ https://val.apps.lara.state.mi.us/ โ query-only
- Medical: MI Board of Medicine (via MiPLUS)
- Nursing: MI Board of Nursing (via MiPLUS)
- Real estate: MI Board of Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons (via MiPLUS)
- Contractor: MI Residential Builders & M&A Contractors (via MiPLUS)
Minnesotaโ
- Medical: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice โ https://mn.gov/boards/medical-practice/verify/index.jsp โ query-only
- Nursing: Minnesota Board of Nursing โ https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/verify-a-license/index.jsp โ query-only
- Real estate: Minnesota Department of Commerce License Lookup โ https://mn.gov/commerce/licensing/license-lookup/ โ query-only
- Contractor: Minnesota DLI License & Registration Lookup (residential contractors/remodelers/roofers) โ https://www.dli.mn.gov/license-and-registration-lookup โ query-only; bulk: nightly downloadable spreadsheet of all CCLD licensees
Mississippiโ
- Medical: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure โ https://gateway.msbml.ms.gov/verification/search.aspx โ query-only (full DB available for $300)
- Nursing: Mississippi Board of Nursing โ https://gateway.licensure.msbn.ms.gov/Verification/search.aspx โ query-only
- Real estate: Mississippi Real Estate Commission โ https://www.mrec2.webapps.ms.gov/publicview/mrecPublicBrokerSearch.aspx?Div=MREC โ query-only
- Contractor: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) โ https://www.msboc.us/ (search at search.msboc.us) โ query-only
Missouriโ
- All via MO DPR Licensee Search โ https://pr.mo.gov/licensee-search.asp โ query-only; bulk "Downloadable Listings" updated nightly at https://pr.mo.gov/
- Medical: Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts (via DPR)
- Nursing: Missouri State Board of Nursing (via DPR)
- Real estate: Missouri Real Estate Commission (via DPR)
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor license
Montanaโ
- All four via Montana DLI Licensee Lookup โ https://ebizws.mt.gov/PUBLICPORTAL/home.jsp โ query-only; bulk Licensee Mailing Lists at https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_global-pages/additional-license-information/licensee-mailing-lists
- Medical: Montana Board of Medical Examiners (via DLI)
- Nursing: Montana Board of Nursing (via DLI)
- Real estate: Montana Board of Realty Regulation (via DLI)
- Contractor: Montana Construction Contractor Registration (via DLI)
Nebraskaโ
- Medical: Nebraska Board of Medicine & Surgery (DHHS) โ https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi โ query-only
- Nursing: Nebraska Board of Nursing (DHHS) โ https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi โ query-only
- Real estate: Nebraska Real Estate Commission โ https://nrec.igovsolution.net/online/Verification/Individual โ query-only
- Contractor: Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration โ https://dol.nebraska.gov/conreg/Search โ query-only (full database publicly searchable)
Nevadaโ
- Medical: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners โ https://nsbme.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: Nevada State Board of Nursing โ https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Nevada Real Estate Division โ https://red.prod.secure.nv.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) โ https://app.nvcontractorsboard.com/Clients/NVSCB/Public/ContractorLicenseSearch/ContractorLicenseSearch.aspx โ query-only
New Hampshireโ
- All four via NH OPLC License Lookup โ https://www.oplc.nh.gov/license-lookup โ query-only
- Medical: NH Board of Medicine (via OPLC)
- Nursing: NH Board of Nursing (via OPLC)
- Real estate: NH Real Estate Commission (via OPLC)
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor license (NH licenses some trades, e.g. electricians, via OPLC)
New Jerseyโ
- All major professions via NJ DCA License Verification โ https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/ โ query-only
- Medical: NJ State Board of Medical Examiners โ https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/Pages/verification.aspx โ query-only
- Nursing: NJ Board of Nursing (via DCA) โ https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/
- Real estate: NJ Real Estate Commission (housed at DOBI) โ https://www.nj.gov/dobi/licenseesearch/licsearch.htm โ query-only
- Contractor: NJ Home Improvement Contractor (via DCA Consumer Affairs) โ https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/ โ query-only
New Mexicoโ
- All four via NM RLD Public Search โ https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/bcd/s/rld-public-search โ query-only; legacy verification at http://verification.rld.state.nm.us/
- Medical: New Mexico Medical Board (via RLD)
- Nursing: New Mexico Board of Nursing (via RLD)
- Real estate: New Mexico Real Estate Commission (via RLD)
- Contractor: New Mexico Construction Industries Division (via RLD)
New Yorkโ
- Medical: NYSED Office of the Professions Online Verification โ https://eservices.nysed.gov/professions/verification-search โ query-only
- Nursing: NYSED Office of the Professions (same portal) โ https://eservices.nysed.gov/professions/verification-search โ query-only
- Real estate: NYS DOS Division of Licensing Services (eAccessNY public search) โ https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/selSearchType.do โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only at GC level (e.g. NYC DOB Home Improvement Contractor licensing); no statewide general contractor license
North Carolinaโ
- Medical: North Carolina Medical Board โ https://portal.ncmedboard.org/verification/search.aspx โ query-only; NCMB Roster (bulk-ish list)
- Nursing: North Carolina Board of Nursing โ https://portal.ncbon.com/licenseverification/search.aspx โ query-only
- Real estate: North Carolina Real Estate Commission โ https://license.ncrec.gov/ncrec/oecgi3.exe/O4W_LIC_SEARCH_NEW โ query-only
- Contractor: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) โ https://portal.nclbgc.org/Public/Search โ query-only
North Dakotaโ
- Medical: North Dakota Board of Medicine โ https://www.ndbom.org/public/find_verify/verify.asp โ query-only
- Nursing: North Dakota Board of Nursing โ https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: North Dakota Real Estate Commission Licensee Directory โ https://services.realestatend.org/directory/ โ query-only
- Contractor: North Dakota Secretary of State (FirstStop) Contractor Search โ https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/contractor โ query-only
Ohioโ
- Medical: State Medical Board of Ohio (via eLicense) โ https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense โ query-only
- Nursing: Ohio Board of Nursing (via eLicense) โ https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense โ query-only
- Real estate: Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing โ https://elicense3.com.ohio.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only (note: site migrated Oct 2025; check https://com.ohio.gov/newsystem)
- Contractor: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) โ https://elicense4.com.ohio.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx โ query-only (trades only; OH has no state GC license)
Oklahomaโ
- Medical: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision โ https://www.okmedicalboard.org/search โ query-only (separate DO board at https://oklahoma.gov/osboe.html)
- Nursing: Oklahoma Board of Nursing โ https://okbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) โ https://orec.us.thentiacloud.net/webs/orec/ โ query-only
- Contractor: Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) โ https://okcibv7prod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/OKCIB/Public/LicenseeSearch/LicenseeSearch.aspx โ query-only (trade-only; OK has no state GC license)
Oregonโ
- Medical: Oregon Medical Board โ https://omb.oregon.gov/search โ query-only
- Nursing: Oregon State Board of Nursing โ https://osbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA eLicense) โ https://orea.elicense.micropact.com/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) โ https://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ โ query-only
Pennsylvaniaโ
- All medical/nursing/real estate via PALS โ https://www.pals.pa.gov/ โ query-only
- Medical: PA State Board of Medicine (via PALS)
- Nursing: PA State Board of Nursing (via PALS)
- Real estate: PA Real Estate Commission (via PALS)
- Contractor: PA Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration โ https://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/ โ query-only
Rhode Islandโ
- Medical: RI Department of Health (Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline) โ https://healthri.mylicense.com/verification/ โ query-only
- Nursing: RI Department of Health (Board of Nurse Registration) โ https://healthri.mylicense.com/verification/ โ query-only
- Real estate: RI Department of Business Regulation Real Estate Lookup โ https://ridbrprod-search.state-reg-eastern.tylerapp.com/ โ query-only
- Contractor: RI Contractors' Registration & Licensing Board (CRLB) โ https://crb.ri.gov/search/contractor-search โ query-only
South Carolinaโ
- All four via SC LLR Licensee Lookup โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx โ query-only
- Medical: SC Board of Medical Examiners โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Med/Med.aspx?div=16
- Nursing: SC Board of Nursing (via LLR) โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx
- Real estate: SC Real Estate Commission โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Rec/Rec.aspx?div=19
- Contractor: SC Contractor's Licensing Board (commercial) โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Contractors/Contractor.aspx ; Residential Builders โ https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Resbu/Resbu.aspx
South Dakotaโ
- Medical: SD Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE) โ https://sdbmoe.gov/ (Licensee Lookup) โ query-only
- Nursing: SD Board of Nursing โ https://sdbon.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: SD Real Estate Commission Licensee List โ https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/license_verification_system.aspx โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor license (specialty trades only via DLR boards; contractor excise-tax license via DOR)
Tennesseeโ
- Medical: TN Department of Health Licensure Verification โ https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/ โ query-only
- Nursing: TN Department of Health (same portal) โ https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/ โ query-only
- Real estate: TN Real Estate Commission (via DCI Verify portal) โ https://verify.tn.gov/ โ query-only
- Contractor: TN Board for Licensing Contractors (via DCI Verify portal) โ https://verify.tn.gov/ โ query-only
Texasโ
- Medical: Texas Medical Board (LIST) โ https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/resources/for-the-public/look-up-a-license and https://list.tmb.state.tx.us/ โ query-only
- Nursing: Texas Board of Nursing โ https://www.bon.texas.gov/licensure_verification.asp โ query-only
- Real estate: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) โ https://www.trec.texas.gov/license-search โ query-only; bulk: TREC High Value Data Sets โ https://www.trec.texas.gov/public/high-value-data-sets
- Contractor: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) โ https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/ โ query-only (TX has no state GC license; TDLR covers electricians/HVAC/etc.)
Utahโ
- All four via Utah DOPL License Lookup Verification โ https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html โ query-only
- Medical: Utah Physician Licensing Board (via DOPL)
- Nursing: Utah Board of Nursing (via DOPL)
- Real estate: Utah Division of Real Estate (via DOPL) โ separate division but uses DOPL lookup
- Contractor: Utah Contractors (via DOPL)
Vermontโ
- All four via VT OPR "Find a Professional" โ https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/find-a-professional โ query-only
- Medical: Vermont Board of Medical Practice (via OPR)
- Nursing: Vermont State Board of Nursing (via OPR)
- Real estate: Vermont Real Estate Commission (via OPR)
- Contractor: Vermont Residential Contractor Registration (via OPR) โ https://sos.vermont.gov/residential-contractors
Virginiaโ
- Medical: Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) License Lookup โ https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup โ query-only
- Nursing: Virginia DHP (same portal) โ https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Virginia DPOR License Lookup โ https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup โ query-only
- Contractor: Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors โ https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup โ query-only
Washingtonโ
- Medical: Washington DOH Provider Credential Search โ https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/provider-credential-or-facility-search โ query-only; bulk: WA Health Care Provider Credential Data on data.wa.gov โ https://data.wa.gov/health/Health-Care-Provider-Credential-Data/qxh8-f4bd
- Nursing: Washington DOH (same provider credential search) โ https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/provider-credential-or-facility-search โ query-only + bulk (above)
- Real estate: Washington DOL Professional License Lookup โ https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/license-lookup โ query-only
- Contractor: Washington L&I Verify a Contractor โ https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/ โ query-only
West Virginiaโ
- Medical: WV Board of Medicine โ https://wvbom.wv.gov/public/search/ โ query-only (separate WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine at https://www.wvbdosteo.org/verify/)
- Nursing: WV RN Board โ https://wvrn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only (LPN Board separate at https://lpnboard.wv.gov/licensure/Pages/Check-Licensure-Status.aspx)
- Real estate: WV Real Estate Commission โ https://apps.wv.gov/REC/Licensing/Application/LicenseInfoService โ query-only
- Contractor: WV Contractor Licensing Board โ https://wvclboard.wv.gov/verify/ โ query-only
Wisconsinโ
- All four via Wisconsin DSPS License Search โ https://licensesearch.wi.gov/ โ query-only
- Medical: WI Medical Examining Board (via DSPS)
- Nursing: WI Board of Nursing (via DSPS)
- Real estate: WI Real Estate Examining Board (via DSPS)
- Contractor: WI Dwelling Contractor / trades (via DSPS)
Wyomingโ
- Medical: Wyoming Board of Medicine โ https://wyomedboard.wyo.gov/consumers/license-lookup โ query-only
- Nursing: Wyoming State Board of Nursing โ https://wybn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup โ query-only
- Real estate: Wyoming Real Estate Commission โ https://realestate.wyo.gov/ (public license search) โ query-only
- Contractor: Local-only โ no state general contractor license (electricians licensed at state level via State Fire Marshal)
Secretary of State, business, notary, charity, lobbyistโ
Notes on scope and quirksโ
- Business entity searches: every state offers free name/agent query; only a minority offer bulk downloads (FL, OR partial via open data, LA via paid API, HI by-record paid). DE does not publish principal addresses. NV charges for some access; TX SOSDirect charges $1/search.
- Notary registries: most states publish searchable directories. NH, TN, WY publish only PDF lists or none. GA notaries are commissioned by county clerks but indexed centrally by GSCCCA.
- Charity registries: typically AG, but SoS in CO, GA, MD, MS, NC, ND, OK, PA, SC, TN, WA, WV; DBR in RI; DCP in CT; DLCP in DC; VDACS in VA; DPFR in ME; DFI in WI; FDACS in FL; DCP in UT (transitioning to DCCC). DE, ID, MT, SD, WY have no state-level charity registration (only fundraisers in some). AZ repealed charity registration in 2013 (veterans + fundraisers still register).
- Lobbyist registries: SoS for most; Ethics Commission for AL, GA, HI, KS, MO, OK, SC, TN, TX, WI, WV; Legislature for IA, NE, NV; PIC for DE; APOC for AK; DLS Ethics Council for VA; PDC for WA; OGEC for OR; ELEC for NJ; BEGA for DC; JLEC/OLIG for OH; KLEC for KY; LREC/ILRC for IN; ME Ethics; MA SoC; NH SoS; MD SEC.
Per stateโ
Alabamaโ
- Business entity search: Alabama Secretary of State โ https://arc-sos.state.al.us/CGI/CORPNAME.MBR/INPUT โ query-only โ includes registered agent
- Notary registry: Alabama Secretary of State โ https://arc-sos.state.al.us/CGI/notename.mbr/input โ query-only (also county-level browsing)
- Charity registry: Alabama Attorney General โ https://www.alabamaag.gov/licensing-registration/charitable-organizations/ (search: https://ago.igovsolution.net/online/Lookups/Business.aspx) โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Alabama Ethics Commission โ https://ethics.alabama.gov/lobbyists.aspx โ query-only; annual PDF list at https://ethics.alabama.gov/docs/LobbyList/2024LobbyistList.pdf
Alaskaโ
- Business entity search: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/main/search/entities โ query-only โ registered agent included
- Notary registry: Office of the Lieutenant Governor โ https://aws.state.ak.us/NotaryDirectory/ โ query-only
- Charity registry: Alaska Department of Law โ https://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/charities_list.html โ list/query
- Lobbyist registry: Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) โ https://apoc.doa.alaska.gov/filer-resources/lobbying/ โ query-only
Arizonaโ
- Business entity search: Arizona Corporation Commission (eCorp) โ https://ecorp.azcc.gov/EntitySearch/Index โ query-only; database purchase available
- Notary registry: Arizona Secretary of State โ https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/notary/search/default.aspx โ query-only (by name/county/zip)
- Charity registry: AZ repealed charity registration in 2013. Veterans charities only โ Arizona Secretary of State โ https://azsos.gov/business/other-services/veterans-charities-organizations โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Arizona Secretary of State โ https://lobbying.az.gov/ โ query-only; bulk DB purchasable ($25) at https://azsos.gov/services/database-purchasing
Arkansasโ
- Business entity search: Arkansas Secretary of State โ https://bcs.sos.arkansas.gov/search โ query-only
- Notary registry: Arkansas Secretary of State โ https://bcs.sos.arkansas.gov/search/notary โ query-only
- Charity registry: Arkansas Secretary of State (oversight by SoS since 2018; AG focuses on enforcement) โ https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/nonprofit-charitable-entities/charitable-entities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Arkansas Secretary of State / Ethics โ https://ethics-disclosures.sos.arkansas.gov/public/lobbyist/lobbyistdata โ query-only
Californiaโ
- Business entity search: California Secretary of State (bizfile Online) โ https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business โ query-only; includes principal + agent addresses; free PDF copies
- Notary registry: California Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/notary-public-listing โ query-only (active commissions)
- Charity registry: California Attorney General Registry of Charities and Fundraisers โ https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: California Secretary of State (CAL-ACCESS) โ https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Lobbying/ โ query-only; bulk daily data downloads available
Coloradoโ
- Business entity search: Colorado Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.state.co.us/biz/BusinessEntityCriteriaExt.do โ query-only; includes principal and registered agent
- Notary registry: Colorado Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.state.co.us/notary/pages/public/verifyNotary.xhtml โ query-only
- Charity registry: Colorado Secretary of State (Charities and Fundraisers) โ https://www.coloradosos.gov/ccsa/pages/search/basic.xhtml โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Colorado Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.state.co.us/lobby/SearchLobbyist.do โ query-only; PDF directories also published
Connecticutโ
- Business entity search: Connecticut Secretary of the State (business.ct.gov; CONCORD legacy) โ https://service.ct.gov/business/s/onlinebusinesssearch โ query-only
- Notary registry: Connecticut Secretary of the State (eLicense) โ https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx โ query-only (select Notary Public)
- Charity registry: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Public Charities Unit) โ https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/charities/public-charities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Connecticut Office of State Ethics โ https://www.oseapps.ct.gov/NewLobbyist/security/loginhome.aspx โ query-only
Delawareโ
- Business entity search: Delaware Division of Corporations โ https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/namesearch.aspx โ query-only โ NOTE: Delaware does NOT publish full principal/officer addresses publicly, only registered agent; detailed status $10โ$20/entity
- Notary registry: Delaware Notary Public (Department of State) โ https://notary.delaware.gov/ ; bulk dataset at https://data.delaware.gov/Licenses-and-Certifications/Notaries-Commissioned-in-Delaware/q8dr-mj6p โ bulk available
- Charity registry: Delaware does NOT require general charity registration. No public registry. Private foundations file 990-PF with AG. Investigate manually: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/tag/charities/
- Lobbyist registry: Delaware Public Integrity Commission (PIRS) โ https://pirs.delaware.gov/ โ query-only
District of Columbiaโ
- Business entity search: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (CorpOnline) โ https://corponline.dlcp.dc.gov/homepage โ query-only
- Notary registry: Office of the Secretary of DC (Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications) โ https://os.dc.gov/service/notary-public-search โ query-only with map
- Charity registry: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (Basic Business License - Charitable Services Business) โ https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1618416 โ license search via CorpOnline / MyDC Business Center โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: DC Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) โ https://efiler.bega.dc.gov/LRRSearch โ query-only
Floridaโ
- Business entity search: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) โ https://search.sunbiz.org/ โ bulk download โ Daily & quarterly via SFTP at https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/other-services/data-downloads/
- Notary registry: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations โ https://notaries.dos.fl.gov/not001.html โ query-only
- Charity registry: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Check-A-Charity) โ https://csapp.fdacs.gov/CSPublicApp/CheckACharity/CheckACharity.aspx โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Florida Lobbyist Registration Office (Joint Legislative/Executive portal) โ https://www.floridalobbyist.gov/ โ query-only; directories at /LobbyistInformation/RegisteredExecutiveLobbyists and /RegisteredLegislativeLobbyists
Georgiaโ
- Business entity search: Georgia Secretary of State (Corporations Division) โ https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/businesssearch โ query-only
- Notary registry: Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) โ https://search.gsccca.org/notary/ โ query-only (statewide index of county-commissioned notaries)
- Charity registry: Georgia Secretary of State (Securities & Charities Division) โ https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/securities/registered_charities_search โ query-only (verify portal: http://verify.sos.ga.gov/Verification)
- Lobbyist registry: Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission โ https://media.ethics.ga.gov/search/lobbyist/lobbyist_byname.aspx โ query-only
Hawaiiโ
- Business entity search: Hawaii Business Express / BREG (DCCA Business Registration Division) โ https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents โ query-only; bulk lists paid (5ยข/record via List Builder)
- Notary registry: Hawaii Department of the Attorney General โ https://notary.ehawaii.gov/notary/public/publicsearch.html โ query-only
- Charity registry: Hawaii Department of the Attorney General (Tax & Charities Division) โ https://ag.hawaii.gov/tax/ โ query-only (Hawaii Charity Finder)
- Lobbyist registry: Hawaii State Ethics Commission โ https://hawaiiethics.my.site.com/public/s/ โ query-only; bulk CSV at data.gov: https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/hawaii-state-ethics-commissions-lobbyist-registration-statements
Idahoโ
- Business entity search: Idaho Secretary of State (SOSBiz) โ https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/business/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: Idaho Secretary of State (SOSBiz) โ https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/notary โ query-only
- Charity registry: ID has NO general charity registration requirement. No public registry. Investigate manually. Telephone solicitors register with AG: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/
- Lobbyist registry: Idaho Secretary of State (Sunshine system) โ https://sunshine.voteidaho.gov/lobbyists โ query-only
Illinoisโ
- Business entity search: Illinois Secretary of State โ https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentitysearch/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: Illinois Secretary of State โ https://apps.ilsos.gov/notarysearch/ โ query-only
- Charity registry: Illinois Attorney General (Charitable Trust Bureau) โ https://charitable.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ โ query-only (new portal launched Aug 2025)
- Lobbyist registry: Illinois Secretary of State โ https://apps.ilsos.gov/lobbyistsearch/index.jsp โ query-only; bulk download via Illinois Data Portal
Indianaโ
- Business entity search: Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz) โ https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch โ query-only
- Notary registry: Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz) โ https://inbiz.in.gov/certification/notary โ query-only
- Charity registry: Indiana does not register charities themselves; only professional solicitors register with AG โ https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/charities-and-donors/charitable-fundraising/ โ query-only for fundraisers
- Lobbyist registry: Indiana Lobby Registration Commission (ILRC) โ https://www.in.gov/ilrc/ ; lobbying data at https://www.in.gov/ilrc/lobbying-data/ โ query-only
Iowaโ
- Business entity search: Iowa Secretary of State (Fast Track Filing) โ https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/search.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Iowa Secretary of State โ https://sos.iowa.gov/search/notary/search.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: IA has NO general charity registration. Charitable trusts and professional fundraisers register with AG โ https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-businesses/professional-fundraisers-and-charity-information--registration โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Iowa Legislature โ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/lobbyist โ query-only; executive branch via Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board: https://ethics.iowa.gov/ethics/executive-branch-lobbying
Kansasโ
- Business entity search: Kansas Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ks.gov/eforms/BusinessEntity/Search.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Kansas Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ks.gov/general-services/notary_public/notary-search.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Kansas Attorney General โ https://www.ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas/resources/charity-search โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Kansas Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/lobbyists_directory_search.aspx โ query-only
Kentuckyโ
- Business entity search: Kentucky Secretary of State โ https://sosbes.sos.ky.gov/BusSearchNProfile/search.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Kentucky Secretary of State โ https://web.sos.ky.gov/notaries/ โ query-only (limited public search)
- Charity registry: Kentucky Attorney General โ https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Consumer-Resources/charity/Pages/registration.aspx โ registration program; query-only via 990 archive
- Lobbyist registry: Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (KLEC) โ https://apps.klec.ky.gov/ โ query-only
Louisianaโ
- Business entity search: Louisiana Secretary of State (CORAWeb) โ https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/commercialsearch/commercialsearch.aspx โ query-only; paid Commercial API for bulk
- Notary registry: Louisiana Secretary of State โ https://coraweb.sos.la.gov/Notary/NotarySearch.aspx โ query-only; bulk download referenced ("Notary Bulk Data")
- Charity registry: Louisiana Attorney General โ https://www.ag.state.la.us/Charities โ query-only; only charities using professional solicitors must register
- Lobbyist registry: Louisiana Ethics Administration / Board of Ethics โ https://ethics.la.gov/lobbyistdata/SearchByLobbyist.aspx โ query-only
Maineโ
- Business entity search: Maine Secretary of State (ICRS) โ https://apps3.web.maine.gov/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS โ query-only
- Notary registry: Maine Secretary of State โ https://www.maine.gov/online/notary/search/ โ query-only
- Charity registry: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (OPOR) โ https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/charitable-solicitations-act/licensing/charitable-organizations โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices โ https://www.maine.gov/ethics/lobbyists โ query-only
Marylandโ
- Business entity search: Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) via Business Express โ https://egov.maryland.gov/businessexpress/entitysearch โ query-only
- Notary registry: Maryland Secretary of State (Notary Division) โ https://mdsos2.my.site.com/s/search-notary-database โ query-only
- Charity registry: Maryland Secretary of State (Charitable Organizations Division) โ https://onestop.md.gov/list_views/62f3e1797f7e3200016a3dab (Charity Public Registry); main page https://sos.maryland.gov/Charity/pages/default.aspx โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Maryland State Ethics Commission โ https://lobby-ethics.maryland.gov/public_access โ query-only
Massachusettsโ
- Business entity search: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth (Corporations Division) โ https://corp.sec.state.ma.us/corpweb/CorpSearch/CorpSearch.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Massachusetts does not publish a public notary search. Contact Public Records Division, Secretary of the Commonwealth โ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-notary-public โ Not searchable online; investigate manually
- Charity registry: Massachusetts Attorney General (Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division) โ https://masscharities.my.site.com/FilingSearch/s/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth (Lobbyist Division) โ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/lobbyistpublicsearch/ โ query-only
Michiganโ
- Business entity search: Michigan LARA Corporations Division (MiBusiness Registry) โ https://mibusinessregistry.lara.state.mi.us/search/business โ query-only
- Notary registry: Michigan Secretary of State (Office of the Great Seal) โ https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/TAP/_/ โ query-only
- Charity registry: Michigan Attorney General (Charitable Trust Section) โ https://www.ag.state.mi.us/charitabletrust/frmDisclaimer.aspx โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Michigan Secretary of State / Bureau of Elections (MiTN) โ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch โ query-only
Minnesotaโ
- Business entity search: Minnesota Secretary of State โ https://mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/Business/Search โ query-only
- Notary registry: Minnesota Secretary of State โ https://notary.sos.mn.gov/ โ query-only
- Charity registry: Minnesota Attorney General โ https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Charity/Search/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board โ https://cfb.mn.gov/reports-and-data/viewers/lobbying/lobbyists/ โ query-only; current lists at https://cfb.mn.gov/reports-and-data/searches-and-lists/other-reports-and-lists/current-lists/
Mississippiโ
- Business entity search: Mississippi Secretary of State โ https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Mississippi Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ms.gov/notarysearch/notarysearch.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Mississippi Secretary of State (Charities Division) โ https://charities.sos.ms.gov/online/portal/ch/page/charities-search/portal.aspx โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Mississippi Secretary of State (Elections Division) โ https://www.sos.ms.gov/elec/portal/msel/page/search/portal.aspx โ query-only
Missouriโ
- Business entity search: Missouri Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.mo.gov/BusinessEntity/soskb/csearch.asp โ query-only
- Notary registry: Missouri Secretary of State โ https://s1.sos.mo.gov/business/notary/search/notarysearch.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Missouri Attorney General โ https://ago.mo.gov/civil-division/consumer/charity โ search via "Check-a-Charity"; query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Missouri Ethics Commission โ https://mec.mo.gov/mec/Lobbying/LobbyistSearch.aspx โ query-only
Montanaโ
- Business entity search: Montana Secretary of State โ https://biz.sosmt.gov/search โ query-only
- Notary registry: Montana Secretary of State โ https://sosmt.gov/notary/find-a-notary/ โ query-only (opt-in for public listing)
- Charity registry: MT has NO state-level charity registration. No public registry. Investigate manually
- Lobbyist registry: Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) โ https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/home/Legislative-Session-and-Lobbying/Lobbying-FAQ โ query-only via COPP portal
Nebraskaโ
- Business entity search: Nebraska Secretary of State โ https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi โ query-only โ verified via https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/corporate-and-business
- Notary registry: Nebraska Secretary of State โ https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/notary-public โ limited public search; manage by contacting (402) 471-2558; investigate further for searchable index
- Charity registry: NE has NO general charity registration with state agency. Charitable trust notice requirements via AG โ https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/charitable-trusts โ query/notice-only
- Lobbyist registry: Nebraska Legislature / Clerk of the Legislature (Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission for activity reports) โ https://nebraskalegislature.gov/lobbyist/ ; NADC: https://nadc.nebraska.gov/view-campaign-filings-personal-financial-disclosures-potential-conflicts-lobbying-reports-and-more โ query-only
Nevadaโ
- Business entity search: Nevada Secretary of State (SilverFlume) โ https://esos.nv.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch โ query-only free; full document access has fees historically
- Notary registry: Nevada Secretary of State โ https://esos.nv.gov/NotarySearchOnline/NotarySearchExternal โ query-only
- Charity registry: Nevada Secretary of State (Commercial Recording Division) โ https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/licensing/charitable-organizations โ query via Business Entity Search; bulk data download referenced
- Lobbyist registry: Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau) โ https://www.leg.state.nv.us/lobbyist/ โ query-only
New Hampshireโ
- Business entity search: New Hampshire Secretary of State (NH QuickStart) โ https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire โ query-only
- Notary registry: NH has no public online notary search; the SoS publishes a roster (Spring 2023+) โ https://www.sos.nh.gov/notary-public โ Investigate manually
- Charity registry: New Hampshire Department of Justice (Charitable Trusts Unit) โ https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/charitable-trusts/registered-charities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: New Hampshire Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.nh.gov/lobbyists โ query-only; PDF/Excel lists for each session
New Jerseyโ
- Business entity search: New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services โ https://www.njportal.com/dor/businessnamesearch/ โ query-only (free name search; status reports paid)
- Notary registry: New Jersey Treasury, Division of Revenue โ https://www.nj.gov/cgi-bin/treas/revenue/search5.pl โ query-only
- Charity registry: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (Charities Registration & Investigation Section) โ https://charportal.dca.njoag.gov/Charity-Registration/CHR-Public-Search-Page/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) โ https://www.elec.nj.gov/publicinformation.htm โ query-only
New Mexicoโ
- Business entity search: New Mexico Secretary of State โ https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/business โ query-only
- Notary registry: New Mexico Secretary of State โ https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/notary โ query-only
- Charity registry: New Mexico Department of Justice (formerly AG) โ https://secure.nmdoj.gov/CharitySearch/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: New Mexico Secretary of State โ https://www.cfis.state.nm.us/media/ReportLobbyistFilingPeriods.aspx ; legacy reports at https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/financialDisclosure/SearchLobbyist.aspx โ query-only; downloadable CSV/PDF
New Yorkโ
- Business entity search: New York Department of State, Division of Corporations โ https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/ โ query-only (owners/principals NOT publicly available; agent and entity info only)
- Notary registry: New York Department of State โ https://dos.ny.gov/search-commissioned-nys-notaries-public โ query-only; bulk dataset at https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Commissioned-NYS-Notaries-Public/rwbv-mz6z
- Charity registry: New York Attorney General (Charities Bureau) โ https://charities-search.ag.ny.gov/RegistrySearch โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: New York Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG, successor to JCOPE) โ https://ethics.ny.gov/ โ query-only via Public Reporting (legal status under litigation)
North Carolinaโ
- Business entity search: North Carolina Secretary of State โ https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/by_title/search_Business_Registration โ query-only
- Notary registry: North Carolina Secretary of State โ https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/notary/search_notary_number โ query-only
- Charity registry: North Carolina Secretary of State (Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division) โ https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/Charities_Results โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: North Carolina Secretary of State (Lobbying Compliance Division) โ https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/lobbying_results โ query-only
North Dakotaโ
- Business entity search: North Dakota Secretary of State (FirstStop) โ https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/business โ query-only
- Notary registry: North Dakota Secretary of State (FirstStop) โ https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/notary โ query-only; data list requests available
- Charity registry: North Dakota Secretary of State โ https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/charitable โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: North Dakota Secretary of State (FirstStop) โ https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/lobbyist โ query-only; annual lists at https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/lists
Ohioโ
- Business entity search: Ohio Secretary of State โ https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: Ohio Secretary of State โ https://www.ohiosos.gov/notary โ query-only
- Charity registry: Ohio Attorney General โ https://charitable.ohioago.gov/Research-Charities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee โ Office of the Legislative Inspector General (OLAC) โ https://www2.jlec-olig.state.oh.us/olac/ โ query-only
Oklahomaโ
- Business entity search: Oklahoma Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/corpInquiryFind.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Oklahoma Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ok.gov/notary/search.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Oklahoma Secretary of State โ https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/charityInquiryFind.aspx โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Oklahoma Ethics Commission (Guardian system) โ https://guardian.ok.gov/ ; older system: https://pay.apps.ok.gov/ethics/lobbyist/public_index.php โ query-only (Guardian 2.0 public portal partially delayed)
Oregonโ
- Business entity search: Oregon Secretary of State โ https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/find.aspx โ query-only; some data via Oregon open data portal
- Notary registry: Oregon Secretary of State โ https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/notary-public-directory.aspx โ query-only; bulk Active Notaries dataset at https://data.oregon.gov/business/Active-Notaries/j2pk-zk6z
- Charity registry: Oregon Department of Justice (Charitable Activities Section) โ https://justice.oregon.gov/charities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Oregon Government Ethics Commission โ https://apps.oregon.gov/OGEC/EFS/Records โ query-only
Pennsylvaniaโ
- Business entity search: Pennsylvania Department of State (Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations) โ https://file.dos.pa.gov/search/business โ query-only
- Notary registry: Pennsylvania Department of State โ https://www.notaries.pa.gov/pages/notarysearch.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Pennsylvania Department of State (Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations) โ https://www.charities.pa.gov/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Pennsylvania Department of State (Lobbying Disclosure) โ https://www.pa.gov/services/dos/search-lobbying-disclosure-reports โ query-only
Rhode Islandโ
- Business entity search: Rhode Island Department of State โ https://business.sos.ri.gov/corpweb/corpsearch/corpsearch.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Rhode Island Department of State โ https://business.sos.ri.gov/PublicNotarySearch/Home โ query-only
- Charity registry: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) โ https://dbr.ri.gov/banking-securities-and-charitable-organizations/securities-and-charities/charitable-organizations โ query/file-only; no robust public search
- Lobbyist registry: Rhode Island Department of State (Lobby Tracker) โ https://lobbytracker.sos.ri.gov/ โ query-only
South Carolinaโ
- Business entity search: South Carolina Secretary of State โ https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Search โ query-only (note: officers/directors not maintained by SoS)
- Notary registry: South Carolina Secretary of State โ https://search.scsos.com/notaries โ query-only
- Charity registry: South Carolina Secretary of State โ https://search.scsos.com/charities โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: South Carolina State Ethics Commission โ https://apps.sc.gov/lobbyingactivity/LAIndex.aspx โ query-only
South Dakotaโ
- Business entity search: South Dakota Secretary of State โ https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/FilingSearch.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: South Dakota Secretary of State โ https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Notary/NotarySearch.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: SD has NO charity registration. Paid telephone solicitors register with AG Division of Consumer Protection โ https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/charity.aspx โ minimal; investigate manually
- Lobbyist registry: South Dakota Secretary of State โ https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Lobbyist/LobbyistSearch.aspx โ query-only
Tennesseeโ
- Business entity search: Tennessee Secretary of State โ https://tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/FilingSearch.aspx (linked from https://sos.tn.gov/businesses) โ query-only
- Notary registry: Tennessee Secretary of State โ https://sos.tn.gov/businesses/services/search-notary-commissions โ query-only (notaries elected by county legislative body; commissioned by SoS)
- Charity registry: Tennessee Secretary of State (Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming) โ https://tncab.tnsos.gov/portal/registered-charities-search โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Tennessee Ethics Commission (Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance) โ https://apps.tn.gov/ilobby/ โ query-only
Texasโ
- Business entity search: Texas Secretary of State (SOSDirect) โ https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/acct/acct-login.asp โ query-only; $1/search; account required; free filing status at https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/filing-status/status.aspx
- Notary registry: Texas Secretary of State โ https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/notaries/NotarySearch.asp โ query-only; bulk data at https://data.texas.gov/dataset/Texas-Notary-Public-Commissions/gmd3-bnrd โ bulk available
- Charity registry: TX has NO general charity registration. Specific categories (law enforcement telephone solicitors under LETSA, veterans, public safety) register with AG โ https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/charitable-trusts/registration-and-filings
- Lobbyist registry: Texas Ethics Commission โ https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/search/lobby/ โ query-only; PDF lists by cycle; data downloads back to 1993
Utahโ
- Business entity search: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code โ https://businessregistration.utah.gov/EntitySearch/OnlineEntitySearch โ query-only
- Notary registry: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office โ https://secure.utah.gov/notary/search.html โ query-only
- Charity registry: Transitioning: as of Jan 1 2025, nonprofits register with Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC) โ https://commerce.utah.gov/dcp/for-businesses/charities/ โ DCP historical search; investigate manually for new DCCC integration
- Lobbyist registry: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office โ https://lobbyist.utah.gov/search/publicsearch โ query-only
Vermontโ
- Business entity search: Vermont Secretary of State โ https://bizfilings.vermont.gov/online/BusinessInquire โ query-only
- Notary registry: Vermont Secretary of State (Office of Professional Regulation) โ https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services โ "Find a Professional"; downloadable roster available
- Charity registry: Vermont Attorney General โ https://ago.vermont.gov/attorney-generals-office-divisions-and-unit/charities-and-paid-fundraisers/paid-fundraisers โ only paid fundraisers register; charities themselves not state-registered; investigate manually for charity list
- Lobbyist registry: Vermont Secretary of State (Vermont Lobbying Information System) โ https://lobbying.vermont.gov/Public/SearchByEmployer โ query-only
Virginiaโ
- Business entity search: Virginia State Corporation Commission (Clerk's Information System) โ https://cis.scc.virginia.gov/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth โ https://solutions.virginia.gov/Notary/Search/Search โ query-only
- Charity registry: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs) โ https://cos.vdacs.virginia.gov/ โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council โ https://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ ; search at http://ethicssearch.dls.virginia.gov/ โ query-only
Washingtonโ
- Business entity search: Washington Secretary of State (CCFS - Corporations and Charities Filing System) โ https://ccfs.sos.wa.gov/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: Washington State Department of Licensing โ https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/license-lookup โ query-only (select Notaries)
- Charity registry: Washington Secretary of State (Charities Program) โ https://ccfs.sos.wa.gov/ or https://give.wa.gov/search โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) โ https://www.pdc.wa.gov/political-disclosure-reporting-data/browse-search-data/lobbyists/agents ; clients at /employers โ query-only
West Virginiaโ
- Business entity search: West Virginia Secretary of State โ https://apps.wv.gov/sos/businessentitysearch/ โ query-only
- Notary registry: West Virginia Secretary of State โ https://erls.wvsos.gov/NotarySearchOnline/NotarySearchExternal โ query-only
- Charity registry: West Virginia Secretary of State (Charitable Organizations Division) โ https://erls.wvsos.gov/OnlineCharitiesSearch/Search โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: West Virginia Ethics Commission โ https://ethics.wv.gov/lobbyist-directories โ searchable PDF directories of lobbyists and employers; registration portal at https://registerlobbyist.wv.gov/
Wisconsinโ
- Business entity search: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) โ https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/apps/corpsearch/search.aspx โ query-only (note: DFI, not SoS)
- Notary registry: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions โ https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/apps/notarysearch/SearchCriteria.aspx โ query-only
- Charity registry: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions โ https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/apps/notarysearch is for notaries; charities at https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/ice/berg/Registration/OrganizationCredentialSearch.aspx (select Charitable Organizations 800) โ query-only
- Lobbyist registry: Wisconsin Ethics Commission (Eye on Lobbying) โ https://lobbying.wi.gov/ โ query-only
Wyomingโ
- Business entity search: Wyoming Secretary of State โ https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/business/filingsearch.aspx โ query-only
- Notary registry: Wyoming Secretary of State has no public online notary search. Notary info on commission only โ https://sos.wyo.gov/services/notaries.aspx โ Not searchable online; investigate manually
- Charity registry: WY has NO state-level charity registration. No public registry. Investigate manually
- Lobbyist registry: Wyoming Secretary of State โ https://lobbyist.wyo.gov/Lobbyist/LobbyistSearch.aspx?mode=initial โ query-only
Regulated facilities, open data portals, and parcelsโ
State open data portalsโ
- Alabama โ Alabama Geographic Information Office โ https://data-algeohub.opendata.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ primary geospatial portal; no unified statewide tabular open-data portal (open.alabama.gov hosts transparency/finance only).
- Alaska โ State of Alaska โ https://data.alaska.gov/ โ Socrata โ tabular open data. Companion geoportal: https://gis.data.alaska.gov/ (ArcGIS Hub).
- Arizona โ Arizona Geographic Information Council (AGIC) / State Cartographer's Office โ https://azgeo-open-data-agic.hub.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ primary statewide portal (geospatial-led).
- Arkansas โ Arkansas GIS Office (ASDI) โ https://gis.arkansas.gov/ โ Custom + ArcGIS โ geospatial clearinghouse; no unified statewide tabular portal.
- California โ CA Government Operations Agency โ https://data.ca.gov/ โ CKAN โ statewide; companion CalHHS Open Data (https://data.chhs.ca.gov/) and CA State Geoportal.
- Colorado โ Colorado Office of Information Technology โ https://data.colorado.gov/ โ Socrata (Colorado Information Marketplace).
- Connecticut โ Office of Policy and Management โ https://data.ct.gov/ โ Socrata.
- Delaware โ Delaware Open Data Council โ https://data.delaware.gov/ โ Socrata.
- District of Columbia โ DC OCTO โ https://opendata.dc.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- Florida โ Florida Geographic Information Office โ https://geodata.floridagio.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub. Also: Florida Geographic Data Library at https://fgdl.org/ (UF GeoPlan Center, bulk download).
- Georgia โ Georgia Geospatial Information Office (GIO) โ https://data-hub.gio.georgia.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; no unified statewide tabular portal.
- Hawaii โ State Office of Enterprise Technology Services โ https://opendata.hawaii.gov/ โ CKAN.
- Idaho โ Idaho Geospatial Office โ https://gis-idaho.hub.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub. Also INSIDE Idaho clearinghouse: https://www.insideidaho.org/.
- Illinois โ State of Illinois โ https://data.illinois.gov/ โ CKAN.
- Indiana โ Management Performance Hub โ https://hub.mph.in.gov/ โ CKAN.
- Iowa โ Iowa Dept. of Management โ https://data.iowa.gov/ โ Socrata.
- Kansas โ DASC (Data Access and Support Center) โ https://hub.kansasgis.org/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; no unified statewide tabular portal.
- Kentucky โ KyGovMaps / Kentucky Geography Network โ https://opengisdata.ky.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- Louisiana โ N/A โ No unified statewide open data portal. Louisiana Transparency and Accountability Portal (https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/latrac/portal.cfm) covers finance only; GIS data scattered (e.g., https://atlas.ga.lsu.edu/).
- Maine โ Maine GeoLibrary โ https://mainegeolibrary-maine.hub.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- Maryland โ State of Maryland โ https://opendata.maryland.gov/ โ Socrata. Companion geospatial: https://data.imap.maryland.gov/ (MD iMAP).
- Massachusetts โ MassGIS / EOTSS โ https://gis.data.mass.gov/ (geospatial) and https://data.mass.gov/ (tabular) โ ArcGIS Hub / Socrata.
- Michigan โ State of Michigan โ https://data.michigan.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial: https://gis-michigan.opendata.arcgis.com/.
- Minnesota โ MnGeo (Geospatial Information Office) โ https://gisdata.mn.gov/ โ CKAN โ Geospatial Commons.
- Mississippi โ MARIS / Mississippi Geospatial Data Catalog โ https://opendata.gis.ms.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub. No unified statewide tabular portal.
- Missouri โ State of Missouri โ https://data.mo.gov/ โ Socrata (lightweight). Geospatial: https://data-msdis.opendata.arcgis.com/ (MSDIS).
- Montana โ Montana State Library โ https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/ (portal) and https://geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/ (data hub) โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; includes statewide parcels.
- Nebraska โ Office of the CIO Geographic Information Office โ https://www.nebraskamap.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- Nevada โ State of Nevada โ https://open.nv.gov/ โ Socrata (limited). No comprehensive unified portal; GIS scattered.
- New Hampshire โ NH GRANIT (UNH) โ https://granit.unh.edu/ + https://new-hampshire-geodata-portal-1-nhgranit.hub.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- New Jersey โ NJ Office of Information Technology โ https://data.nj.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial: https://njogis-newjersey.opendata.arcgis.com/ (NJGIN).
- New Mexico โ NM RGIS (UNM) โ https://rgis.unm.edu/ โ Custom clearinghouse โ no unified statewide tabular portal.
- New York โ State of New York โ https://data.ny.gov/ โ Socrata.
- North Carolina โ NC OneMap (CGIA) โ https://www.nconemap.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- North Dakota โ ND Information Technology / Geospatial Committee โ https://gishubdata.nd.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub.
- Ohio โ DataOhio Portal โ https://data.ohio.gov/ โ CKAN. Geospatial: https://ogrip-geohio.opendata.arcgis.com/ (OGRIP).
- Oklahoma โ State of Oklahoma โ https://data.ok.gov/ โ CKAN.
- Oregon โ State of Oregon โ https://data.oregon.gov/ (Socrata, limited) + https://geohub.oregon.gov/ (ArcGIS Hub, geospatial primary).
- Pennsylvania โ Commonwealth of PA โ https://data.pa.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial: https://www.pasda.psu.edu/ (Penn State, bulk).
- Rhode Island โ N/A unified โ RIGIS (https://www.rigis.org/) for geospatial; data.ri.gov used for Municipal Transparency Portal only.
- South Carolina โ SCGIS (gis.sc.gov) โ http://www.gis.sc.gov/data.html โ Custom + ArcGIS portals โ no unified statewide tabular portal.
- South Dakota โ SD Bureau of IT โ https://gis-south-dakota-open-data-hub-sdbit.hub.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; no unified statewide tabular portal.
- Tennessee โ STS GIS Services โ https://tn-tnmap.opendata.arcgis.com/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; no unified statewide tabular portal.
- Texas โ Texas Department of Information Resources โ https://data.texas.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial: https://data.tnris.org/ (TxGIO/TNRIS).
- Utah โ State of Utah โ https://opendata.utah.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial (SGID) curated by UGRC: https://gis.utah.gov/products/sgid/.
- Vermont โ VCGI โ https://geodata.vermont.gov/ โ ArcGIS Hub. Tabular: https://data.vermont.gov/ โ Socrata.
- Virginia โ Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) โ https://data.virginia.gov/ โ Socrata + VGIN.
- Washington โ WaTech / OCIO โ https://data.wa.gov/ โ Socrata. Geospatial: https://geo.wa.gov/ (ArcGIS Hub).
- West Virginia โ WV GIS Technical Center (WVU) โ https://wvgis.wvu.edu/ โ Clearinghouse โ no unified statewide tabular portal.
- Wisconsin โ N/A unified โ multiple specialized portals; GeoData@Wisconsin (https://geodata.wisc.edu/) is the most comprehensive geospatial catalog.
- Wyoming โ Wyoming Geospatial Hub โ https://data.geospatialhub.org/ โ ArcGIS Hub โ geospatial-led; no unified statewide tabular portal.
License terms note: most state ArcGIS Hub deployments default to Esri Open Data terms (effectively public-domain or attribution); confirm per dataset. Socrata-hosted state portals generally publish under each state's open-data terms (typically attribution-only).
Regulated establishments per stateโ
Each state lists, where available: Child care licensing, Assisted living/nursing home (state-level), Alcohol/ABC, Cannabis (where legal & public), Auto dealer licensing.
Alabamaโ
- Child care: AL Dept. of Human Resources, Child Care Services โ https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: AL Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards โ https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/providerstandards/directory.html โ query-only directory.
- Alcohol/ABC: AL ABC Board โ https://alabcboard.gov/licensing-compliance โ query-only; no public bulk download.
- Cannabis: N/A โ Medical cannabis law passed but program/licenses not yet broadly public. Investigate AMCC (https://amcc.alabama.gov/) for updates.
- Auto dealer: AL Dept. of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division โ https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/division/motor-vehicle/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Alaskaโ
- Child care: AK Dept. of Health, Child Care Program Office โ https://health.alaska.gov/en/division-of-public-assistance/child-care-program-office/ โ search tool; bulk not obvious.
- Assisted living/nursing: AK Dept. of Health, Residential Licensing โ https://health.alaska.gov/en/division-of-health-care-services/residential-licensing/ โ query-only.
- Alcohol/ABC + Cannabis: AK Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) โ https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/amco โ license search; status PDFs.
- Auto dealer: AK DMV โ https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/dealer/ โ Current Dealer List in PDF/Excel (bulk download).
Arizonaโ
- Child care: AZ Dept. of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing โ https://geodata-adhsgis.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/state-licensed-childcare-facilities-in-arizona โ bulk download (ArcGIS).
- Assisted living/nursing: AZ DHS Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing โ https://azcarecheck.azdhs.gov/s/ โ query-only (AZ Care Check).
- Alcohol/ABC: AZ Dept. of Liquor Licenses & Control โ https://liquor.az.gov/license-search โ query-only; legacy lookup at https://www.azliquor.gov/query/query.cfm.
- Cannabis: AZ DHS Marijuana Licensing โ https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/marijuana/ โ query-only.
- Auto dealer: AZ MVD Dealer Licensing โ https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/professional-services/dealer-licensing โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Arkansasโ
- Child care: AR Dept. of Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://ardhslicensing.my.site.com/elicensing/s/search-provider/find-providers?language=en_US&tab=CC โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: AR Dept. of Human Services / Office of Long Term Care โ https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/medical-services/office-of-long-term-care/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
- Alcohol/ABC: AR Dept. of Finance & Administration, Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/alcohol-beverage-control/ โ monthly Permit Change Lists in PDF (https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/January_2026_PermitChangeList.pdf).
- Cannabis: AR Medical Marijuana Commission โ https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/medical-marijuana-commission/ โ dispensary list published by AR Dept. of Health.
- Auto dealer: AR State Police, Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Roster โ https://dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/used-motor-vehicle-dealer-license/used-motor-vehicle-dealer-roster/ โ bulk roster.
Californiaโ
- Child care: CA Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division โ https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/ โ query + open dataset at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/ccld-data.
- Assisted living/nursing: CA CDPH "Cal Health Find" โ https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/CalHealthFind/pages/home.aspx โ query; bulk via CHHS Open Data โ https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/healthcare-facility-locations.
- Alcohol/ABC: CA Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/licensing-reports/ โ bulk download (CSV, refreshed daily).
- Cannabis: CA Dept. of Cannabis Control โ https://search.cannabis.ca.gov/ โ search + license summary report.
- Auto dealer: CA DMV Occupational License Lookup โ https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-industry-services/occupational-licensing/occupational-license-lookup/ โ query-only.
Coloradoโ
- Child care: CO Dept. of Early Childhood โ https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/cdhs/childcare/lookup/index.jsf (Colorado Shines) โ query; bulk via CDPHE ArcGIS: https://data-cdphe.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ba8161673d734074a081006adc7ea496.
- Assisted living/nursing: CDPHE Health Facilities โ https://cdphe.colorado.gov/find-and-compare-facilities โ query-only.
- Alcohol/ABC: CO Dept. of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division โ https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor-license-lists โ monthly PDFs/Excel; open data: https://data.colorado.gov/Business/CO-Liquor-Licenses/ptf9-yh8v.
- Cannabis: CO Marijuana Enforcement Division โ https://med.colorado.gov/licensee-information-and-lookup-tool โ search; licensed facilities list page.
- Auto dealer: CO Auto Industry Division โ https://sbg.colorado.gov/active-facility-license-listings-auto-industry-division โ bulk listings + https://codor.mylicense.com/AID_Verification/.
Connecticutโ
- Child care: CT Office of Early Childhood โ https://www.211childcare.org/ + state license search at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/ โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: CT Dept. of Public Health Facility Licensing & Investigations Section โ https://portal.ct.gov/dph/health-care-quality-and-safety/the-facility-licensing--investigations-section/facility-licensing--investigations-section โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection, Liquor Control โ https://data.ct.gov/Business/Liquor-Permits/wbja-pumr โ Socrata bulk download.
- Cannabis: CT DCP, Cannabis program โ https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/medical-marijuana-program/licenses-and-applications โ list of licensees; also https://data.ct.gov.
- Auto dealer: CT DMV โ https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/dealers/dealers/dealers-and-repairers โ Not found โ investigate manually for bulk roster.
Delawareโ
- Child care: DE Office of Child Care Licensing (DSCYF) โ https://kids.delaware.gov/occl/ โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: DE Division of Health Care Quality โ https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhcq/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: DE Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission โ https://date.delaware.gov/OABCC/ โ license search; data available on DE open data portal (https://data.delaware.gov/).
- Cannabis: DE Office of the Marijuana Commissioner โ https://marijuana.delaware.gov/ โ license list (program launching 2024โ2026).
- Auto dealer: DE DMV โ https://www.dmv.de.gov/services/dealer_services/index.shtml โ Not found โ investigate manually.
District of Columbiaโ
- Child care: DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) โ https://osse.dc.gov/service/child-care-licensing-and-monitoring โ query; bulk via Open Data DC.
- Assisted living/nursing: DC Dept. of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration โ https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/health-care-facility-and-laboratory-licensing โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) โ https://abra.dc.gov/page/abra-licensee-search โ query; bulk via Open Data DC.
- Cannabis: DC ABCA โ https://abca.dc.gov/page/cannabis-licensing โ license list (medical cannabis legal; recreational limited).
- Auto dealer: DC DMV โ https://dmv.dc.gov/service/business-services โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Floridaโ
- Child care: FL Dept. of Children and Families, Child Care Provider Search โ https://cares.myflfamilies.com/PublicSearch/ โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), FloridaHealthFinder โ https://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/facilitylocator/FacilitySearch.aspx โ query; bulk via https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-care-policy-and-oversight/health-quality-assurance/health-facility-regulation.
- Alcohol/ABC: FL Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of ABT โ https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID= โ license search; bulk via FL DBPR data downloads.
- Cannabis: FL Office of Medical Marijuana Use โ https://knowthefactsmmj.com/mmtc/ โ list of medical marijuana treatment centers.
- Auto dealer: FL Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles โ https://services.flhsmv.gov/MVDLLicenseSearch/ โ query-only license search.
Georgiaโ
- Child care: GA Dept. of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) โ https://families.decal.ga.gov/ChildCare/Search โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: GA Dept. of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation โ https://dch.georgia.gov/divisionsoffices/healthcare-facility-regulation/healthcare-facility-licensing โ Not found โ investigate manually for facility search.
- Alcohol/ABC: GA Dept. of Revenue, Alcohol & Tobacco Division โ https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol-tobacco โ Not found โ investigate manually for bulk licensee list.
- Cannabis: GA Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (low-THC oil only) โ https://gmcc.ga.gov/ โ list of licensed producers (very limited program).
- Auto dealer: GA Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers โ https://sos.ga.gov/used-motor-vehicle-dealers โ license verification: https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/.
Hawaiiโ
- Child care: HI Dept. of Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/cclp/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: HI Dept. of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance โ https://health.hawaii.gov/ohca/facility-search/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: Honolulu Liquor Commission + county-level (HI has county-level liquor commissions); no statewide unified DB. Hawaii County: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/liquor-control.
- Cannabis: HI Dept. of Health, Medical Cannabis Dispensary Program โ https://health.hawaii.gov/medicalcannabis/ โ license list.
- Auto dealer: HI Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) โ https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/ โ query-only.
Idahoโ
- Child care: ID Dept. of Health and Welfare, Child Care Licensing โ https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/child-care-licensing โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: ID Dept. of Health and Welfare, Residential Assisted Living Facilities โ https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/facility-and-resident-care/residential-care-or-assisted-living-facilities โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
- Alcohol/ABC: ID State Liquor Division โ https://liquor.idaho.gov/ โ control state; ID State Police Alcohol Beverage Control issues retail licenses โ https://isp.idaho.gov/abc/. Not found โ investigate manually for downloadable roster.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Idaho.
- Auto dealer: ID Transportation Dept., Dealer Operations โ https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/dealer-licensing/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Illinoisโ
- Child care: IL Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) โ https://www.dcfs.illinois.gov/safe-kids/parents/find-licensed-child-care.html โ query-only.
- Assisted living/nursing: IL Dept. of Public Health, Health Care Facility Profiles โ https://hfsrs.illinois.gov/ โ query; bulk via data.illinois.gov.
- Alcohol/ABC: IL Liquor Control Commission โ https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ilcc/Pages/default.aspx โ license search; bulk via data.illinois.gov.
- Cannabis: IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation, Cannabis โ https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/adultusecan.html โ list of approved licensees published.
- Auto dealer: IL Secretary of State, Dealer Licensing โ https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/dealer/home.html โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Indianaโ
- Child care: IN Family and Social Services Administration, Child Care Finder โ https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: IN State Dept. of Health โ https://gateway.in.gov/welcome/welcome โ Not found โ investigate manually for facility search.
- Alcohol/ABC: IN Alcohol and Tobacco Commission โ https://www.in.gov/atc/ โ license search; bulk available on Indiana Data Hub: https://hub.mph.in.gov/.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Indiana (low-THC only).
- Auto dealer: IN Secretary of State, Auto Dealer Services โ https://www.in.gov/sos/dealer/ โ license verification: https://inbiz.in.gov/.
Iowaโ
- Child care: IA Dept. of Health and Human Services, Child Care โ https://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/ChildCareProvider โ query (search & resource referral).
- Assisted living/nursing: IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, Health Facilities โ https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/facilities โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: IA Alcoholic Beverages Division โ https://abd.iowa.gov/ โ license search; bulk via data.iowa.gov: https://data.iowa.gov/browse?category=Alcohol+%26+Drugs.
- Cannabis: IA Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Medical Cannabidiol โ https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/medical-cannabidiol โ limited program, dispensary list published.
- Auto dealer: IA Dept. of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Enforcement โ https://iowadot.gov/mvd/motor-vehicle-enforcement โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Kansasโ
- Child care: KS Dept. of Health and Environment, Child Care Licensing โ https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/192/Child-Care-Licensing โ query at https://childcareapp.kdhe.state.ks.us/.
- Assisted living/nursing: KS Dept. for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) โ https://www.kdads.ks.gov/commissions/survey-certification-credentialing-commission โ Not found โ investigate manually.
- Alcohol/ABC: KS Dept. of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://www.ksrevenue.gov/abcindex.html โ license search; bulk not obvious.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Kansas.
- Auto dealer: KS Dept. of Revenue, Division of Vehicles โ https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovindex.html โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Kentuckyโ
- Child care: KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Regulated Child Care โ https://prdweb.chfs.ky.gov/ChildCare/SearchChildCare.aspx โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: KY Office of Inspector General, Long Term Care Facilities โ https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/default.aspx โ query; bulk not obvious.
- Alcohol/ABC: KY Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://abc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx โ license search.
- Cannabis: KY Office of Medical Cannabis (launching 2025) โ https://kymedcan.ky.gov/ โ license list emerging.
- Auto dealer: KY Motor Vehicle Commission โ https://mvc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx โ license verification: https://mvc.ky.gov/Pages/Look-up-a-Salesperson-or-Dealership.aspx.
Louisianaโ
- Child care: LA Dept. of Education, Early Childhood โ https://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood โ query at https://childcaremap.la.gov/.
- Assisted living/nursing: LA Dept. of Health, Health Standards Section โ https://ldh.la.gov/page/256 โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: LA Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control โ https://atc.louisiana.gov/ โ license search at https://atc.la.gov/atc/permits.
- Cannabis: LA Dept. of Health, Medical Marijuana program โ https://ldh.la.gov/page/medical-marijuana โ limited dispensary list; LDAF licenses producers.
- Auto dealer: LA Used Motor Vehicle Commission โ https://www.lumvc.com/ โ query; LA Motor Vehicle Commission (new dealers): https://lmvc.la.gov/.
Maineโ
- Child care: ME Dept. of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/child-care-licensing-information โ query at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/find-child-care.
- Assisted living/nursing: ME DHHS, Division of Licensing and Certification โ https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/licensing โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: ME Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (control state for off-premise) + Bureau of Licensing โ https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bablo/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for retail licensee list.
- Cannabis: ME Office of Cannabis Policy โ https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/open-data/adult-use โ adult-use bulk data downloads; medical: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/open-data/medical.
- Auto dealer: ME Bureau of Motor Vehicles โ https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/dealerinfo.html โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Marylandโ
- Child care: MD State Dept. of Education, Office of Child Care โ https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care-locate-child-care โ query at https://ccvalidate.msde.maryland.gov/.
- Assisted living/nursing: MD Dept. of Health, Office of Health Care Quality โ https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/Home.aspx โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: MD Alcohol and Tobacco Commission โ https://atc.maryland.gov/ โ license search; county boards also issue.
- Cannabis: MD Cannabis Administration โ https://cannabis.maryland.gov/Pages/Licensee-Search.aspx โ licensee search.
- Auto dealer: MD Motor Vehicle Administration, Business Licensing & Consumer Services โ https://mva.maryland.gov/businesses/Pages/dealer.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Massachusettsโ
- Child care: MA Dept. of Early Education and Care โ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-licensed-program-or-search-a-licensed-program-s-history โ query at https://eeclead.force.com/EEC_ChildCareSearch.
- Assisted living/nursing: MA Dept. of Public Health + Executive Office of Elder Affairs (assisted living) โ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-an-assisted-living-residence โ query; nursing homes at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-nursing-home.
- Alcohol/ABC: MA Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission โ https://www.mass.gov/orgs/alcoholic-beverages-control-commission โ license search via local licensing authorities; MA Open Checkbook for ABCC.
- Cannabis: MA Cannabis Control Commission โ https://masscannabiscontrol.com/open-data/ โ bulk open data (Socrata).
- Auto dealer: MA Registry of Motor Vehicles โ https://www.mass.gov/lists/motor-vehicle-business-and-supplier-information โ Not found โ investigate manually for bulk roster.
Michiganโ
- Child care: MI Dept. of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), Child Care Licensing โ https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cclb โ query at https://www.michigan.gov/greatstarttoquality.
- Assisted living/nursing: MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems โ https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bchs โ query at https://w2.lara.state.mi.us/VAL/.
- Alcohol/ABC: MI Liquor Control Commission โ https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/mlcc โ license search at https://aca3.accela.com/MLCC/.
- Cannabis: MI Cannabis Regulatory Agency โ https://www.michigan.gov/cra โ license data hub: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/statistical-reports.
- Auto dealer: MI Secretary of State, Business Services โ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/businesses โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Minnesotaโ
- Child care: MN Dept. of Human Services, Licensing โ https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_004008 โ query at https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/.
- Assisted living/nursing: MN Dept. of Health โ https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/index.html โ facility search at https://apps.health.state.mn.us/ords/r/dhss/hfid.
- Alcohol/ABC: MN Dept. of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement โ https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/age โ Not found โ investigate manually for bulk licensee list.
- Cannabis: MN Office of Cannabis Management (launching) โ https://mn.gov/ocm/ โ license list emerging.
- Auto dealer: MN Dept. of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services โ https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/business-resources/Pages/dealer-services.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Mississippiโ
- Child care: MS State Dept. of Health, Child Care Facilities โ https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,183.html โ query at https://msdh.ms.gov/childcaresearch/.
- Assisted living/nursing: MS State Dept. of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification โ https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,82.html โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: MS Dept. of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://www.dor.ms.gov/abc โ license search; MS is a control state.
- Cannabis: MS State Dept. of Health, Medical Cannabis โ https://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,431.html โ license list.
- Auto dealer: MS Motor Vehicle Commission โ https://www.mmvc.ms.gov/ โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Missouriโ
- Child care: MO Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood โ https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/child-care โ query at https://healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/showmechildcare/.
- Assisted living/nursing: MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation โ https://health.mo.gov/seniors/nursinghomes/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: MO Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control โ https://atc.dps.mo.gov/ โ license search.
- Cannabis: MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services, Division of Cannabis Regulation โ https://cannabis.mo.gov/licensed-facilities/ โ bulk list.
- Auto dealer: MO Dept. of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau โ https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/dealers/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Montanaโ
- Child care: MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services, Early Childhood and Family Support โ https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/ โ query at https://childcarechoices.dphhs.mt.gov/.
- Assisted living/nursing: MT DPHHS, Quality Assurance Division, Licensure Bureau โ https://dphhs.mt.gov/qad/licensure โ query at https://dphhs.mt.gov/qad/licensure/healthcarefacilities.
- Alcohol/ABC: MT Dept. of Revenue, Liquor Control Division โ https://mtrevenue.gov/liquor/ โ license search at https://app.mt.gov/lcc/.
- Cannabis: MT Dept. of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division โ https://mtrevenue.gov/cannabis/ โ licensee map and list.
- Auto dealer: MT Dept. of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division โ https://dojmt.gov/driving/mvd-business-partners/ โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Nebraskaโ
- Child care: NE DHHS, Child Care Licensing โ https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Licensing.aspx โ query at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Roster.aspx (downloadable roster).
- Assisted living/nursing: NE DHHS, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit โ https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Healthcare-Facility-and-Provider-Look-up.aspx โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: NE Liquor Control Commission โ https://lcc.nebraska.gov/ โ license search; downloadable lists available.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Nebraska (limited program approved 2024; not yet operational).
- Auto dealer: NE Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board โ https://www.mvib.nebraska.gov/ โ license verification.
Nevadaโ
- Child care: NV DHHS, Child Care Licensing โ https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/ChildCare/dta/Licensure/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: NV DHHS, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Health Care Quality & Compliance โ https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/HealthFacilities/Health_Facilities_-_Home/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: NV Dept. of Taxation (regulates wholesalers); retail licensing is local/county โ https://tax.nv.gov/services/liquor โ Not found โ investigate manually.
- Cannabis: NV Cannabis Compliance Board โ https://ccb.nv.gov/ โ licensee list at https://ccb.nv.gov/list-of-licensees/.
- Auto dealer: NV DMV, Occupational and Business Licensing โ https://dmvnv.com/dealers.htm โ license verification at https://dmvapp.nv.gov/dmv/OBL/OBL_Lookup/Pages/OBLLookup.aspx.
New Hampshireโ
- Child care: NH DHHS, Child Care Licensing Unit โ https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/licensing-residential-care-and-child-care โ query at https://nhpublichealth.force.com/nhccsearch/s/.
- Assisted living/nursing: NH DHHS, Health Facilities Administration โ https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/health-care-licensing/health-facilities-licensing-and-certification โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: NH Liquor Commission โ https://www.nh.gov/liquor/ โ control state; license search at https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/.
- Cannabis: NH Therapeutic Cannabis Program (medical only) โ https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/health-care/therapeutic-cannabis-program โ list of ATCs (Alternative Treatment Centers).
- Auto dealer: NH DMV โ https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/dealers/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
New Jerseyโ
- Child care: NJ Dept. of Children and Families, Office of Licensing โ https://www.nj.gov/dcf/providers/licensing/laws/CCCmanual.html โ query at https://www.childcarenj.gov/.
- Assisted living/nursing: NJ Dept. of Health, Health Facility Survey and Field Operations โ https://www.nj.gov/health/healthfacilities/ โ facility search.
- Alcohol/ABC: NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control โ https://www.nj.gov/oag/abc/ โ license search; data available via data.nj.gov.
- Cannabis: NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission โ https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/businesses/ โ licensee list.
- Auto dealer: NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, Business Licensing Services Bureau โ https://www.nj.gov/mvc/business/dealer.htm โ Not found โ investigate manually.
New Mexicoโ
- Child care: NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department โ https://www.nmececd.org/ โ query at https://nmececd.force.com/providersearch/s/.
- Assisted living/nursing: NM Dept. of Health, Division of Health Improvement โ https://www.nmhealth.org/about/dhi/hflc/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division โ https://www.rld.nm.gov/alcohol-and-gaming/ โ license search.
- Cannabis: NM Regulation and Licensing Dept., Cannabis Control Division โ https://www.rld.nm.gov/cannabis/ โ license list at https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/ccd/s/ccd-licensee-search.
- Auto dealer: NM Motor Vehicle Division, Dealer Licensing โ https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/dealers/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
New Yorkโ
- Child care: NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) โ https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/looking/ โ query at https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/looking/lookup.php.
- Assisted living/nursing: NY State Dept. of Health, Nursing Home Profile โ https://profiles.health.ny.gov/nursing_home/ โ query; assisted living: https://profiles.health.ny.gov/adult_care.
- Alcohol/ABC: NY State Liquor Authority โ https://sla.ny.gov/ โ license search via https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/liquor.htm; bulk on data.ny.gov: https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Liquor-Authority-Quarterly-List-of-Active-Licenses/hrvs-fxs2.
- Cannabis: NY Office of Cannabis Management โ https://cannabis.ny.gov/license-verification โ license verification; data on data.ny.gov.
- Auto dealer: NY DMV โ https://dmv.ny.gov/business-services/find-business โ query at https://dmv.ny.gov/find-business.
North Carolinaโ
- Child care: NC DHHS, Division of Child Development and Early Education โ https://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.nc.gov/ โ query; bulk via NC.gov data.
- Assisted living/nursing: NC DHHS, Division of Health Service Regulation โ https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/reports.htm โ facility reports + downloads.
- Alcohol/ABC: NC ABC Commission โ https://abc.nc.gov/ โ license search; NC is partial control state.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in North Carolina (limited hemp/CBD only).
- Auto dealer: NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau โ https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/dealers/Pages/default.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
North Dakotaโ
- Child care: ND DHHS, Early Childhood Services โ https://www.hhs.nd.gov/cfs/childcare โ query at https://www.ndchildcare.org/.
- Assisted living/nursing: ND DHHS, Division of Health Facilities โ https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/health-facilities โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: ND Office of State Tax Commissioner, Alcohol Tax Section โ https://www.tax.nd.gov/business/alcohol-tax โ Not found โ investigate manually for retail licensee list.
- Cannabis: ND Dept. of Health and Human Services, Medical Marijuana โ https://www.hhs.nd.gov/medical-marijuana โ dispensary list.
- Auto dealer: ND DOT, Motor Vehicle Dealer Section โ https://www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet/forms/motorvehicle/dealer.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Ohioโ
- Child care: OH Dept. of Children and Youth, Child Care Search โ https://childcaresearch.ohio.gov/ โ query; bulk available.
- Assisted living/nursing: OH Dept. of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification โ https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/long-term-care/long-term-care โ query at https://gw.odh.ohio.gov/eLicense/.
- Alcohol/ABC: OH Dept. of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control โ https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/liquor-control/about โ license lookup; OH is partial control state.
- Cannabis: OH Division of Cannabis Control โ https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control โ license list.
- Auto dealer: OH Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Dealer Licensing โ https://bmv.ohio.gov/dealer-licensing.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Oklahomaโ
- Child care: OK Dept. of Human Services, Child Care Services โ https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cc/child-care-search.html โ query at https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cc/find-childcare.html.
- Assisted living/nursing: OK State Dept. of Health, Long Term Care Service โ https://oklahoma.gov/health/protective-health/long-term-care-service.html โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: OK Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission โ https://oklahoma.gov/able.html โ license search.
- Cannabis: OK Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) โ https://oklahoma.gov/omma.html โ license list at https://oklahoma.gov/omma/licensing/active-licensees.html.
- Auto dealer: OK Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission โ https://oklahoma.gov/umvpc.html โ license verification.
Oregonโ
- Child care: OR Dept. of Early Learning and Care โ https://oregonearlylearning.com/ โ query at https://oregonchildcare.org/.
- Assisted living/nursing: OR Dept. of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities โ https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/ltc-providers/Pages/default.aspx โ facility search at https://ltclicensing.oregon.gov/Facilities.
- Alcohol/ABC: OR Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) โ https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/ โ license search; bulk download available.
- Cannabis: OLCC โ https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/Pages/default.aspx โ licensee data downloads.
- Auto dealer: OR DMV, Business Regulation โ https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/business/vehicledealer.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Pennsylvaniaโ
- Child care: PA Dept. of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning โ https://www.findchildcare.pa.gov/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: PA Dept. of Health, Health Facility Locator โ https://sais.health.pa.gov/commonpoc/content/PublicWeb/NHLocator2.asp โ query; PA DHS for assisted living: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Assisted-Living-Residences.aspx.
- Alcohol/ABC: PA Liquor Control Board (control state) + PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement โ https://www.lcb.pa.gov/Licensing/Pages/default.aspx โ license search at https://www.lcbapps.lcb.state.pa.us/Licensing/PublicLicenseeInfo/.
- Cannabis: PA Dept. of Health, Medical Marijuana Program โ https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Pages/Medical%20Marijuana.aspx โ list of dispensaries.
- Auto dealer: PA State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons โ https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/professional-licensing/boards-commissions/state-board-of-vehicle-manufacturers-dealers-and-salespersons.html โ license verification at https://www.pals.pa.gov/.
Rhode Islandโ
- Child care: RI Dept. of Human Services, Office of Child Care โ https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/child-care-assistance-program โ query at https://exit.healthsourceri.com/dhs/childcare/.
- Assisted living/nursing: RI Dept. of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation โ https://health.ri.gov/find/facilities/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: RI Dept. of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Liquor โ https://dbr.ri.gov/divisions/commerciallicensing/liquor.php โ Not found โ investigate manually for retail licensee list (issued by municipalities).
- Cannabis: RI Cannabis Control Commission โ https://dbr.ri.gov/office-cannabis-regulation โ license list.
- Auto dealer: RI DMV, Dealers' License & Regulations Office โ https://www.dmv.ri.gov/registrations/dealers/ โ Not found โ investigate manually.
South Carolinaโ
- Child care: SC Dept. of Social Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://childcare.sc.gov/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: SC Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing โ https://dph.sc.gov/about/divisions-offices/healthcare-quality/health-care-facility-licensing โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: SC Dept. of Revenue, Alcohol Beverage Licensing โ https://dor.sc.gov/tax/abl โ license search.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in South Carolina (CBD only).
- Auto dealer: SC DMV, Dealer Licensing โ https://www.scdmvonline.com/Dealers โ license verification at https://scdmvonline.com/Dealers/Dealer-Lookup.
South Dakotaโ
- Child care: SD Dept. of Social Services, Child Care Services โ https://dss.sd.gov/childcare/ โ query at https://apps.sd.gov/SS19DCCS/Default.aspx.
- Assisted living/nursing: SD Dept. of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification โ https://doh.sd.gov/providers/licensure/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: SD Dept. of Revenue, Alcohol & Tobacco โ https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/alcohol-tax/ โ Not found โ investigate manually for retail licensee list (issued locally).
- Cannabis: SD Dept. of Health, Medical Cannabis โ https://medcannabis.sd.gov/ โ list of medical cannabis establishments.
- Auto dealer: SD Dept. of Revenue, Motor Vehicles โ https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/motor-vehicle/dealer-licensing/ โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Tennesseeโ
- Child care: TN Dept. of Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services.html โ query at https://apps.tn.gov/dhsccsearch/.
- Assisted living/nursing: TN Dept. of Health, Health Care Facilities โ https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-care-facilities.html โ query at https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure.
- Alcohol/ABC: TN Alcoholic Beverage Commission โ https://www.tn.gov/abc โ license search.
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Tennessee (limited low-THC).
- Auto dealer: TN Motor Vehicle Commission โ https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/mvc.html โ license verification at https://verify.tn.gov/.
Texasโ
- Child care: TX Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/child-care โ query at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/protective-services-providers/child-care-regulation/search-texas-child-care-operations.
- Assisted living/nursing: TX HHS, Long-Term Care Regulation โ https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers โ bulk LTC facility downloads at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-search.
- Alcohol/ABC: TX Alcoholic Beverage Commission โ https://www.tabc.texas.gov/ โ public inquiry at https://apps.tabc.texas.gov/publicinquiry/ โ bulk available.
- Cannabis: TX Dept. of Public Safety, Compassionate-Use Program (limited) โ https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program โ limited dispensary list.
- Auto dealer: TX Dept. of Motor Vehicles โ https://www.txdmv.gov/dealers โ license search at https://www.txdmv.gov/dealers/licensee-search.
Utahโ
- Child care: UT Dept. of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing โ https://ccl.utah.gov/ccl/ โ query at https://ccl.utah.gov/CCL/Provider/Search.
- Assisted living/nursing: UT DHHS, Health Facility Licensing and Certification โ https://hflc.health.utah.gov/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: UT Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Services (control state) โ https://abs.utah.gov/ โ licensee list.
- Cannabis: UT Dept. of Agriculture and Food (cultivators) + UT Dept. of Health (pharmacies) โ https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/pharmacies/ โ list of medical cannabis pharmacies.
- Auto dealer: UT Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division โ https://mved.utah.gov/ โ license verification at https://secure.utah.gov/mvedlookup/.
Vermontโ
- Child care: VT Dept. for Children and Families, Child Development Division โ https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/find-child-care โ query at https://www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us/.
- Assisted living/nursing: VT Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Division of Licensing and Protection โ https://dail.vermont.gov/about-dail/divisions/licensing-and-protection โ facility list.
- Alcohol/ABC: VT Dept. of Liquor and Lottery โ https://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/ โ control state; license search at https://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/licensees.
- Cannabis: VT Cannabis Control Board โ https://ccb.vermont.gov/ โ licensee list at https://ccb.vermont.gov/licenses/list.
- Auto dealer: VT DMV, Motor Vehicle Dealers โ https://dmv.vermont.gov/dealers โ Not found โ investigate manually for public roster.
Virginiaโ
- Child care: VA Dept. of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety โ https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/early-childhood โ query at https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc2.cgi.
- Assisted living/nursing: VA Dept. of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification โ https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/licensure-and-certification/ โ query; VDSS for assisted living: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi.
- Alcohol/ABC: VA ABC Authority (control state) โ https://www.abc.virginia.gov/ โ license search at https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licensees.
- Cannabis: VA Cannabis Control Authority โ https://cca.virginia.gov/ โ limited program; medical cannabis processor list.
- Auto dealer: VA Motor Vehicle Dealer Board โ https://www.mvdb.virginia.gov/ โ license search at https://mvdbportal.dpor.virginia.gov/Lookup/Index.
Washingtonโ
- Child care: WA Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families โ https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/find-child-care โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: WA Dept. of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration โ https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/ โ facility lookup.
- Alcohol/ABC: WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) โ https://lcb.wa.gov/records/frequently-requested-lists โ bulk list downloads.
- Cannabis: WSLCB โ https://lcb.wa.gov/records/frequently-requested-lists โ bulk licensee lists.
- Auto dealer: WA Dept. of Licensing, Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers โ https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/vehicleregistration/dealersmfg.html โ license verification at https://professions.dol.wa.gov/s/license-lookup.
West Virginiaโ
- Child care: WV Dept. of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance โ https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/services/familyassistance/Children/Pages/ChildCare.aspx โ query at https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/services/familyassistance/Children/Pages/Search.aspx.
- Assisted living/nursing: WV Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification โ https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: WV Alcohol Beverage Control Administration โ https://abca.wv.gov/ โ license search.
- Cannabis: WV Office of Medical Cannabis โ https://omc.wv.gov/ โ list of dispensaries.
- Auto dealer: WV Division of Motor Vehicles, Dealer Services โ https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Dealers/Pages/default.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Wisconsinโ
- Child care: WI Dept. of Children and Families, Child Care Regulation โ https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing โ query at https://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/.
- Assisted living/nursing: WI Dept. of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance โ https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/index.htm โ facility search at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dqa/index.htm.
- Alcohol/ABC: WI Dept. of Revenue, Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco โ https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ise-atc.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually (retail licenses issued by municipalities).
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Wisconsin.
- Auto dealer: WI Dept. of Transportation, Dealer & Agent Section โ https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/dlr-agents/dlr-lic/default.aspx โ Not found โ investigate manually.
Wyomingโ
- Child care: WY Dept. of Family Services, Early Childhood Programs โ https://dfs.wyo.gov/community-services/early-childhood-programs/child-care-licensing/ โ query.
- Assisted living/nursing: WY Dept. of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys โ https://health.wyo.gov/aging/hls/ โ query.
- Alcohol/ABC: WY Dept. of Revenue, Liquor Division (control state) โ https://revenue.wyo.gov/liquor-division โ Not found โ investigate manually for retail licensee list (issued locally).
- Cannabis: N/A โ recreational and medical cannabis illegal in Wyoming.
- Auto dealer: WY Dept. of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services โ https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/dealer_services.html โ Not found โ investigate manually.
State-aggregated parcel dataโ
Only states with a true statewide parcel aggregation (not just per-county) listed. License notes added where visible.
- Arkansas โ AR GIS Office โ https://gis.arkansas.gov/product/parcels/ โ statewide parcels aggregated; public domain.
- Connecticut โ CT Office of Policy and Management / CT ECO โ https://cteco.uconn.edu/data/parcels/ โ statewide parcels by town; public.
- Delaware โ DE FirstMap โ https://firstmap.delaware.gov/ โ statewide cadastral; public.
- Maine โ Maine GeoLibrary โ https://mainegeolibrary-maine.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/maine::maine-parcels-organized-towns/ โ statewide parcels for organized towns; public.
- Maryland โ MD iMAP / MD Dept. of Planning โ https://planning.maryland.gov/Pages/OurProducts/PropertyMapProducts/MDPropertyViewProducts.aspx โ statewide MdProperty View; bulk download.
- Massachusetts โ MassGIS โ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels โ statewide standardized assessor parcels; public domain / CC0 (MassGIS terms).
- Minnesota โ MN Geospatial Commons โ https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/plan-parcels-open โ statewide compiled from opt-in counties; public.
- Montana โ Montana State Library, Cadastral โ https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/msdi/cadastral/ โ statewide cadastral framework; public.
- New Hampshire โ NH GRANIT, NH Parcel Mosaic โ https://granit.unh.edu/pages/b7974e6c63b543d68a323efa7e86aede โ statewide parcel mosaic; public.
- North Carolina โ NC OneMap โ https://www.nconemap.gov/datasets/nconemap::north-carolina-parcels-polygons โ statewide aggregated from all 100 counties + Eastern Band of Cherokee; public.
- Rhode Island โ RIGIS โ https://www.rigis.org/datasets/edc::e-911-sites-rhode-island/ + statewide parcels โ https://www.rigis.org/maps/parcels/ โ statewide; public.
- Tennessee โ TN Comptroller (assessment data) + TN GIS Services parcel viewer โ https://tnmap.tn.gov/assessment/ โ statewide parcels; public.
- Utah โ UGRC State Geographic Information Database (SGID) โ https://gis.utah.gov/products/sgid/cadastre/parcels/ โ statewide parcels; public domain.
- Vermont โ VCGI Vermont Parcel Program โ https://geodata.vermont.gov/pages/parcels โ statewide parcels; public.
- Virginia โ VGIN โ https://data.virginia.gov/dataset/virginia-parcels-vgin-feature-service โ statewide parcels feature service; public.
- Wyoming โ WyoGeoHub โ https://data.geospatialhub.org/datasets/wyoming-cadastre/ โ statewide cadastre; public.
States NOT included here either lack state-level parcel aggregation (county-only) or only publish partial datasets: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, WA, WV, WI. Some of these (e.g., NJ, TX, WI, OR) maintain statewide indexes pointing to county data but do not redistribute parcels as a unified statewide layer at no cost.
Notes on bulk vs. query, and license termsโ
- ArcGIS Hub-hosted state portals (Esri Open Data) generally allow CSV/GeoJSON/SHP downloads with attribution; Esri terms are public-domain-equivalent by default but each dataset may override.
- Socrata-hosted portals (data.ca.gov, data.ny.gov, opendata.maryland.gov, etc.) expose SODA APIs for query and CSV/JSON bulk export per dataset.
- Many regulator websites (DMV dealer lookups, liquor license search portals) are query-only; bulk acquisition typically requires FOIA/public records request unless an open-data dataset is also published.
- Cannabis: included only where state has a legal commercial program and publishes a licensee list. States marked N/A either prohibit cannabis or only permit narrow medical/CBD programs without a meaningful public dispensary roster.
- Always check per-state terms of use; CC-BY and CC0 are common but not universal.