Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Searches
Screen Against U.S. Sanctions Lists Before You Do Business
Conduct Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) searches to identify sanctioned individuals, organizations and entities, helping support compliance, due diligence and informed business decisions.
Why OFAC Searches Matter
Doing business internationally requires more than verifying who a company is. It also requires understanding whether an individual or organization appears on U.S. sanctions lists or is subject to financial restrictions.
An OFAC search helps identify individuals, businesses, vessels and organizations that have been designated under U.S. sanctions programs. These searches support organizations that must comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and broader
regulatory obligations.
Whether you’re onboarding a new customer, evaluating a supplier, processing an international transaction or conducting due diligence, OFAC screening provides an important layer of risk assessment using official U.S. government records.
Where OFAC Searches Create Value
Customer & Client Onboarding
Screen new customers and business relationships before establishing commercial or financial partnerships.
Vendor & Supplier Due Diligence
Verify suppliers, distributors and third-party vendors before entering contractual agreements.
International Trade
Support import, export and cross-border transactions by identifying sanctioned or restricted parties.
Regulatory Compliance
Strengthen AML, KYC and internal compliance programs with independent sanctions screening.
Our OFAC Search Services
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Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) Searches
Search the Office of Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List to identify individuals, organizations, vessels and entities subject to U.S. sanctions.
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Consolidated Sanctions List Searches
Research applicable OFAC sanctions records to determine whether a party appears on U.S. consolidated sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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Blocked Persons & Entities Searches
Identify publicly available records relating to blocked individuals, companies and organizations subject to U.S. sanctions programs.
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Restricted Party Screening
Research businesses and individuals before commercial transactions to help identify potential sanctions concerns affecting business relationships.
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Vendor & Supplier Screening
Conduct sanctions screening on suppliers, contractors, distributors and other third parties as part of procurement and vendor due diligence.
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Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Support customer onboarding by screening individuals and businesses against OFAC sanctions records as part of Customer Due Diligence procedures.
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AML & KYC Compliance Searches
Complement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs with independent sanctions searches that support compliance and internal risk management.
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Cross-Border Transaction Screening
Research parties involved in international trade, investments and financial transactions to identify publicly available sanctions records before business is conducted.
Supporting Compliance Through Independent Research
OFAC searches form an important part of modern due diligence and compliance programs. Duly Noted conducts independent research using official U.S. government records and other reliable public sources to help clients identify sanctions risks before entering commercial relationships.
Whether supporting financial institutions, legal professionals, corporate compliance teams or international businesses, our research helps clients make informed decisions backed by reliable public information.
Why Businesses Choose Duly Noted
Experienced Research Professionals
Accurate regulatory and sanctions research conducted with attention to detail.
Official Public Sources
Research performed using official U.S. government records and trusted public information.
Tailored Due Diligence
Searches can be customized to meet the specific requirements of banks, law firms, corporations and compliance professionals.
Confidential Service
All research requests are handled professionally and with strict confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OFAC search?
An OFAC search screens individuals, businesses and organizations against sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
What is the SDN List?
The Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List identifies individuals, companies, organizations and other parties subject to U.S. sanctions.
Why are OFAC searches important?
They help organizations identify sanctioned parties before entering financial, commercial or contractual relationships, supporting compliance and risk management.
Who uses OFAC searches?
Banks, financial institutions, law firms, multinational corporations, importers, exporters, compliance departments and other organizations conducting due diligence.
Can OFAC searches support AML and KYC programs?
Yes. OFAC screening is commonly incorporated into broader AML and KYC compliance processes.
Do you screen both businesses and individuals?
Yes. Searches can be conducted on companies, individuals and other entities using publicly available sanctions records.
Can OFAC searches be used for vendor screening?
Yes. Many organizations screen suppliers, contractors and third-party vendors before entering
commercial relationships.
Are cross-border transactions commonly screened?
Yes. OFAC searches are frequently used before international payments, trade transactions and overseas business engagements.
What sources are used?
Research is conducted using official OFAC records and other reliable public information relevant to the scope of the search.
Can searches be tailored to our compliance requirements?
Yes. Searches can be customized based on the jurisdiction, parties involved and the level of due diligence required.
Protect Your Business From Sanctions Risk
Whether you’re onboarding customers, evaluating suppliers or supporting international transactions, Duly Noted provides independent OFAC search services to help identify sanctions risks before important business decisions are made.