How to Find an Address Through Public Records

An address is a crucial part of a business or personal contact, providing the information necessary for correspondence and for visits. Public records allow access to addresses for a variety of places, such as homes and businesses. Public records store these very important details and can be accessed online.

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  Go to a free online records database that provides public and private listings, such as Switchboard or the YP website (see Resources).

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  Enter the name of the business or person in the search field. Add the city and state, if available.

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  Hit "Search."