API
New Background Check API
In June 2024, we updated our Background Check API to Background Report API (api_back), which allows users to obtain complete background reports on individuals and offers myriad of data points including name, phone and address history, criminal ...
Can I generate a unique API key so I don't have to share my account password?
Yes you can! In September of 2024 Searchbug rolled out a new feature: Generate API Key. Simply navigate to "Your Account" page (screenshot below) and click the "Generate" button. This will generate a unique API key that you can use in the PASS ...
New People Search API
In June 2024, we combined our Advanced Person Search and Enhanced People Search APIs into a single, more powerful tool: the People Search API. Previously, with Enhanced People Search API, you could search by and for SSN and view driver's license ...
Phone Validation Field Definitions for Federal DNC, State DNC, DNC Complainers, and TCPA Litigator checks
DNC - DNC field will return NO if number is "clean", meaning it's not on any state or federal DNC list and it's not a DNC Complainer. Otherwise, the results will include one or more codes separated by comma. The presence on a state DNC list will be ...
What are some examples of API error messages?
Here are a few examples of error messages you may experience while using Searchbug APIs, including "No Results" and "Wrong Account or Password":
Download API Documentation
Easily integrate our powerful data tools into your applications with our comprehensive API documentation. Click on any of the links below to download the relevant documentation and start integrating today! People Search API (Premium Data) - Access ...
What is Time Zone API?
Searchbug's exclusive Time Zone API is a tool that provides accurate time zone information for all US zip codes or latitude/longitude coordinates. It allows businesses to update their databases and customer information with accurate time zone ...
Does all your People Search APIs the same?
Searchbug has three different People Search APIs: 1. Advanced Person Search API - this API is designed for straightforward identity verification processes. The results gathered from this API often include a full name and "aka" aliases, both current ...
Which APIs are best for Lead Generation?
Searchbug offers several APIs for lead generation services and they are: 1. Advanced Person Search API - This API returns the most up-to-date and complete contact records. We call this a 'mini Skip Trace report'. This includes a full name and "aka" ...
Can I conduct a background check via API?
Yes! Searchbug is a reputable provider of Background Check API. It provides real-time data from multiple sources, including criminal records, sex offender registries, and terrorist watch lists. This is a great tool for web and mobile developers ...
What People Search API do you recommend?
People Search APIs are great for identity verification, KYC compliance, updating contact records, and much more! Watch the video below for more information:
How does API pricing work?
All of our APIs are on a cumulative volume-based pricing model. Quite simply, the more queries you run in a given month, the cheaper it gets per query. We have Online Pricing Calculators you can utilize to estimate monthly costs based upon your ...
Does my API balance automatically replenish when the balance gets low?
Yes, when your prepaid balance gets low, the system automatically replenishes your balance with the predetermined amount. To set a predetermined amount, go to 'Your Account' page and select 'Switch Plan': Next, choose the amount which best suits your ...
How do I pay for API services?
All of our APIs work off of a prepaid balance. First, you load your account with a predetermined amount of funds between $10 and $5000. With each API call, the system will slowly chip away at your prepaid balance. When the prepaid balance gets low, ...
Why is my API call returning "Search Type is Missing"?
First, please make sure that you have the "&TYPE=" value properly defined in your API query string. If you do, the next thing to check is to make sure you don't have a question mark (?), equal sign (=), ampersand (&) or pound sign (#) in your ...
What APIs do you offer?
APIs to find Contact Information APIs to Investigate People APIs to Verify Phone Numbers APIs to Verify Email Addresses and ZIP Codes APIs for Skip Tracing Custom API Requests
How much does an API cost?
API pricing is based upon monthly volume. Quite simply, the more queries you run in a given month, the cheaper the queries get. You can utilize our pricing calculators, located at the links below, to determine costs based upon your anticipated ...
What is an API?
APIs (or Application Program Interface) allow you to integrate our search tools directly into your website, program or mobile application. APIs can be used to locate and verify data and to find contact information in real-time. You can read more ...