Public Records Search — United States
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Search SAM.gov exclusions, OSHA violations, FMCSA safety records and state business registries for any US company — before you sign.
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SAM.gov Exclusions
Instantly check if a vendor is excluded from federal contracting due to fraud, default, or violations.
OSHA Violations
Review safety inspection history and penalties to assess workplace compliance risk.
FMCSA Safety Ratings
Verify DOT safety ratings and out-of-service orders for trucking and logistics vendors.
EPA Environmental Compliance
Check EPA ECHO violation history and penalty records to assess environmental compliance risk.
Business Registration
Confirm incorporation date, registered state, and current operating status via state business registries and SAM.gov.
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Data sourced from SAM.gov, OSHA, FMCSA and state business registries. Public records only.
Common questions
- What is a SAM.gov exclusion?
- A SAM.gov exclusion bars a business from receiving US federal contracts and financial assistance. Exclusions are issued for fraud, contract default, criminal activity, or tax delinquency. Hiring an excluded vendor for federally funded work can result in fines for your organization.
- What does an OSHA violation mean for a vendor?
- An OSHA violation means the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the business for a workplace safety infraction. Repeated or serious violations can signal management problems or financial liability. Construction and logistics vendors are the most frequently inspected.
- How current is the data on KnowVendor?
- SAM.gov exclusion data is synced daily. OSHA and FMCSA records are updated via bulk import from federal APIs. EPA ECHO environmental violations are fetched in real time when you view a company profile. Business registration data reflects the latest available from SAM.gov and SEC EDGAR.
- How do I check if a contractor is safe to hire?
- Search for the company by name on KnowVendor. The risk report covers SAM.gov exclusion status, OSHA safety history, FMCSA carrier ratings for trucking and logistics vendors, EPA environmental compliance, and business registration details. Free users get 3 lookups per month.
- Is KnowVendor free to use?
- Free accounts include 3 vendor lookups per month. Pro ($29/month) unlocks unlimited searches, full OSHA reports, FMCSA safety ratings, and PDF export. Business ($79/month) adds bulk CSV upload and REST API access. No credit card required to get started.
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