National Sex Offender Public Website
Official site: https://www.nsopw.gov/
What This Site Is
A nationwide search tool that combines state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries into one place.
What You Can Do Here
- Search the sex offender registry by name or location
- See registered offenders near an address or ZIP code
- View offender profiles and registration details
- Link out to state-level registries for official records
Start Here (Pick What You're Looking For)
If you want to...
- See offenders near me → Search by address or ZIP code
- Look for a specific person → Search by name
- Get official, up-to-date details → Click through to the state registry link
- Understand registration requirements → Check the jurisdiction-specific information
How This Page Works
- Go to nsopw.gov
- Click Search in the main menu
- Choose a search type: Name, Location, or Jurisdiction
- Enter your search criteria (name, address, ZIP code, etc.)
- Click a result to view offender details
- Use the jurisdiction link for the most current official record
Common Things to Search For
- Registered offenders near a home, school, or park
- Offenders by name
- Offenders within a specific city, county, or state
- Registration status across multiple states
Good to Know
- This site aggregates data — the state registry is the official source
- Registration rules and offenses vary by state
- Some offenders may have moved or been removed from registries
- Photos and addresses may not always be current
- Not all offenses require registration in every state