Three places to begin
Sanctions screening is not simply a yes-or-no name search. Authorities publish different records under different legal regimes, names can be shared by unrelated people, and a designation may apply only to particular measures or jurisdictions. Start with the part of that process you need to understand.
Official sanctions sources
What the four sources cover, why they differ, and where their official records and legal documents can be found.
Explore sources →Who is listed?
How individuals and organizations are identified, designated, amended and removed by the responsible authorities.
Understanding listings →How to read a result
Why a matching name is only a lead, which identifiers to compare, and how to complete an official verification.
Understanding results →Explore each regime
The app currently checks four official data sources. The regime guides describe the authority, record structure, available identifiers, official references and important limits of each source.
Important: This knowledge base is educational. It does not determine sanctions status, establish identity, or replace the applicable legal text, official authority, or qualified professional advice.