RecordsFinder specializes in ancestry and genealogy searches, but is also a great tool for finding just about anyone.
The site operates on search credits in addition to membership fees which can be quite costly, though, if you’re planning on doing a lot of searching. There are three membership options: A VIP membership costs $39.99 and comes with 25 premium search credits; a standard membership is $34.99 and comes with 15 premium search credits; and a basic membership costs $29.99 and comes with 10 premium search credits.
One premium search credit is deducted per search with the exception of criminal record searches, which cost two premium credits each. The good thing is that if no records are found, no search credits get deducted from your account.
Features
Instantly lookup professional investigative databases & resources
Unlimited Ancestry Searches
Research Family History
Find Genealogical Records
Lookup Last Names
Find Lost Relatives
Lookup Old Marriage Records
Search Death Records
Search lost loves, family, friends, relatives
Investigate a suspicious person or strange neighbor
Find out if a sex offender lives near you
Find Death Records and Obituaries
Get sources for Social Security Records in any state
Search Our Criminal Record Database
Search Missing People and Children
Lookup Civil and Census Records
Lookup Phone Numbers & Addresses
Resources
Recordsfinder has one of the most expansive resource catalogues on the internet with over 200 million public records. While most of its resources are rooted in the US, it will be expanding soon to also offer Canadian, Australian, UK, and other worldwide searches.
Price
An unlimited membership costs $39.99. RecordsFinder also offers a standard membership for $34.99 and a basic membership for $29.99.
Ease of Use / Organization
It’s easy to use as it works as a large search engine. You simply fill in as many fields as you can with the information you have.
Technical Support / Customer Service
Recordsfinder lacks customer support options with only an online FAQ and email form.
System Compatibility Recordsfinder is a database-driven search engine, so all you need is access to the internet.
Database Diversity The public records on Recordsfinder are geared toward the United States. The site notes that it will have public record databases coming soon for Canada, Australia, and European clients.
