USA Patriot Act Searches.

Searches all databases below simultaneously or you can process OFAC by itself with instant view results.  Name search only.

United Nations Named Terrorists | Office of Foreign Asset Control OFAC | Bank of England Sanctions | World Bank Ineligible Firms | OSFI - Canada | Defense Trade Controls (DTC) Debarred Parties | US Bureau of Industry and Security - Unverified Entity List | US Bureau of Industry and Security - Denied Entity List | US Bureau of Industry and Security - Denied Person List | US Marshalls

What is an OFAC Search?

The OFAC search pulls from a database that is supplied by the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Control. The list is called OFAC/SDN (Specially Designated Nationals). As part of its enforcement efforts, OFAC publishes a list of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific. Collectively, such individuals and companies are called "Specially Designated Nationals" or "SDNs." Their assets are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them. Many of the sanctions are based on United Nations and other international mandates, are multilateral in scope, and involve close cooperation with allied governments.

FAQ's

How often is the SDN list updated?

The SDN list is frequently updated. There is no predetermined timetable, but rather names are added or removed as necessary and appropriate.

What do I do if I have a match to the SDN list?

If you have checked a name manually or by using software and find a match, you should do a little more research. Is it an exact name match, or very close? Is your customer located in the same general area as the SDN? If not, it may be a "false hit." If there are many similarities, contact OFAC's "hotline" at 1-800-540-6322 for verification.

Sample Profile Information

Name Searched:  Osama Bin Laden

Search ID 116647

Date Ordered 12/02/2005

Date Completed 12/02/2005

Results: Possible Match

BIN LADIN, Usama bin Muhammad bin Awad

AKA: BIN LADEN, Osama

BIN LADEN, Usama

BIN LADIN, Osama

BIN LADIN, Osama bin Muhammad bin Awad

BIN LADIN, Usama

Type: individual

Remarks: DOB 30 Jul 57; alt. DOB 1958; POB Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; alt. POB Yemen.

Program: SDT] [SDGT