LexisNexis

REST API for LexisNexis Data

[Step 1]: Business InstantID Report JSON

post/vfps/biid2

LexisNexis® InstantID® Business is a suite of small business verification products that improve a business' verification processes. Through instant access to more than 10,000 data sources of proven business content, stronger entity linking and advanced analytics, Business Instant ID provides a precise decisioning perspective to speed the onboarding process, reduce customer friction and maximize approval rates through an expansive and accurate view of the business and people associated with it. By delivering concise, easy-to interpret results in a 0-50 risk verification index, InstantID® Business helps streamline approvals, reduce starting costs, eliminate variances and build consistency between front-end and back-end account workflows.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
SecurityAuthorization Token
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (BIID20Options)
object (BIID20SearchBy)
Responses
200

Successful Business Instant ID2 Verification via Data Elements Response

Request samples
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[Step 2]: Business InstantID Report PDF

post/vfps/biid2-pdf

LexisNexis® InstantID® Business is a suite of small business verification products that improve a business' verification processes. Through instant access to more than 10,000 data sources of proven business content, stronger entity linking and advanced analytics, Business Instant ID provides a precise decisioning perspective to speed the onboarding process, reduce customer friction and maximize approval rates through an expansive and accurate view of the business and people associated with it. By delivering concise, easy-to interpret results in a 0-50 risk verification index, InstantID® Business helps streamline approvals, reduce starting costs, eliminate variances and build consistency between front-end and back-end account workflows.

This endpoint returns data in PDF format.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
SecurityAuthorization Token
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (BIID20Options)
object (BIID20SearchBy)
Responses
200

OK

Request samples
application/json

Sample 1

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RiskView Data

post/riskview/basic/data

LexisNexis RiskView Solutions deliver deeper, holistic insights into critical consumer behaviors to help businesses better evaluate a consumer’s stability, ability and willingness to repay. It leverages the industry’s largest collection of public records and other alternative credit data sources to augment credit data with a unique and powerful view on the creditworthiness of a consumer. RiskView can effectively evaluate the creditworthiness of over 40 million consumers with little or no credit history, creating vast new markets for lenders to effectively serve.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
SecurityAuthorization Token
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
firstName
required
string (First Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
middleName
string (Middle Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
lastName
required
string (Last Name) [ 0 .. 32 ] characters
nameSuffix
string (Generation Suffix) [ 0 .. 3 ] characters
Enum: "Sr" "Jr" "III" "IV" "V" "VI" "VII" "VIII" "IX" "X"
dob
string <date> (Date of Birth)
ssn
string (Social Security Number) [ 4 .. 11 ] characters
phone
string (Phone Number) = 5 characters
street1
required
string (Street Address) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
city
required
string (City) [ 0 .. 28 ] characters
state
required
string (State) = 2 characters
zip
required
string (Zip Code) [ 5 .. 10 ] characters
street2
required
string (Street Address 2) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
Responses
200

Successful RiskView Data Response

Request samples
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Sample 1

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RiskView Data & PDF

post/riskview/basic

LexisNexis RiskView Solutions deliver deeper, holistic insights into critical consumer behaviors to help businesses better evaluate a consumer’s stability, ability and willingness to repay. It leverages the industry’s largest collection of public records and other alternative credit data sources to augment credit data with a unique and powerful view on the creditworthiness of a consumer. RiskView can effectively evaluate the creditworthiness of over 40 million consumers with little or no credit history, creating vast new markets for lenders to effectively serve. This endpoint returns raw data and PDF formats.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
SecurityAuthorization Token
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
firstName
required
string (First Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
middleName
string (Middle Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
lastName
required
string (Last Name) [ 0 .. 32 ] characters
nameSuffix
string (Generation Suffix) [ 0 .. 3 ] characters
Enum: "Sr" "Jr" "III" "IV" "V" "VI" "VII" "VIII" "IX" "X"
dob
string <date> (Date of Birth)
ssn
string (Social Security Number) [ 4 .. 11 ] characters
phone
string (Phone Number) = 5 characters
street1
required
string (Street Address) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
city
required
string (City) [ 0 .. 28 ] characters
state
required
string (State) = 2 characters
zip
required
string (Zip Code) [ 5 .. 10 ] characters
street2
required
string (Street Address 2) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
Responses
200

Successful RiskView Data & PDF Response

Request samples
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Sample 1

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RiskView PDF

post/riskview/basic/pdf

LexisNexis RiskView Solutions deliver deeper, holistic insights into critical consumer behaviors to help businesses better evaluate a consumer’s stability, ability and willingness to repay. It leverages the industry’s largest collection of public records and other alternative credit data sources to augment credit data with a unique and powerful view on the creditworthiness of a consumer. RiskView can effectively evaluate the creditworthiness of over 40 million consumers with little or no credit history, creating vast new markets for lenders to effectively serve. This endpoint returns raw data and PDF formats.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
SecurityAuthorization Token
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
firstName
required
string (First Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
middleName
string (Middle Name) [ 0 .. 20 ] characters
lastName
required
string (Last Name) [ 0 .. 32 ] characters
nameSuffix
string (Generation Suffix) [ 0 .. 3 ] characters
Enum: "Sr" "Jr" "III" "IV" "V" "VI" "VII" "VIII" "IX" "X"
dob
string <date> (Date of Birth)
ssn
string (Social Security Number) [ 4 .. 11 ] characters
phone
string (Phone Number) = 5 characters
street1
required
string (Street Address) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
city
required
string (City) [ 0 .. 28 ] characters
state
required
string (State) = 2 characters
zip
required
string (Zip Code) [ 5 .. 10 ] characters
street2
required
string (Street Address 2) [ 0 .. 48 ] characters
Responses
200

OK

Request samples
application/json

Sample 1

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[Step 1]: LexisNexis Bankruptcy Search Request

post/bankruptcys

LexisNexis' Bankruptcy Search and Report reviews billions of credit records to pinpoint the bankruptcy history of an applicant to give a complete picture of their credit history. It is an immediate and cost-effective way to screen an applicant’s bankruptcy history.

First, run a Bankruptcy Search, which produces the inputs needed to feed into the Bankruptcy report, which contains comprehensive, accurate information on the latest bankruptcy case information. LexisNexis's databases are updated daily with data sources directly from the courts.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (BankruptcySearch2By)
object (BankruptcySearch2Option)
Responses
200

OK

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[Step 2]: LexisNexis Bankruptcy Report Retrieve

post/bankruptcyr

LexisNexis' Bankruptcy Search and Report reviews billions of credit records to pinpoint the bankruptcy history of an applicant to give a complete picture of their credit history. It is an immediate and cost-effective way to screen an applicant’s bankruptcy history.

Bankruptcy records include the debtor's name, address and social security number, plus crucial information like case number and court chapter, date filed, discharged, dismissed and converted. Information about attorneys, trustees and judges is also available.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (BankruptcyReport2Option)
object (BankruptcyReport2By)
Responses
200

OK

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[Step 1]: LexisNexis Lien and Judgment Search Request

post/ljs

The LexisNexis® RiskView™ Liens & Judgments Report delivers technology advancements that bolster the accuracy and currency of lien and civil judgment content.

In 2017, the three Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies eliminated most tax liens and civil judgments from their credit reports as part of their National Consumer Assistance Plan. However, lien and judgment data has been a key piece of credit decisions for decades. LexisNexis' offering can help businesses retain their competitive edge without the added expense of recalibrating their models.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (LienJudgmentSearchBy)
object (LienJudgmentSearchOption)
Responses
200

OK

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[Step 2]: LexisNexis Lien and Judgment Report Retrieve

post/ljr

The LexisNexis® RiskView™ Liens & Judgments Report delivers technology advancements that bolster the accuracy and currency of lien and civil judgment content.

In 2017, the three Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies eliminated most tax liens and civil judgments from their credit reports as part of their National Consumer Assistance Plan. However, lien and judgment data has been a key piece of credit decisions for decades. LexisNexis' offering can help businesses retain their competitive edge without the added expense of recalibrating their models.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (LienJudgmentReportOption)
object (LienJudgmentReportBy)
Responses
200

OK

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[Step 1]: LexisNexis Motor Vehicle Search Request

post/mvs

LexisNexis® Motor Vehicle Search & Report leverages Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (MotorVehicleSearch2By)
object (MotorVehicleSearch2Option)
Responses
200

OK

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[Step 2]: LexisNexis Motor Vehicle Report Retrieve

post/mvr

LexisNexis® Motor Vehicle Search & Report leverages Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
Request Body schema: application/json
object (User)
object (MotorVehicleReport2By)
object (MotorVehicleReport2Option)
Responses
200

OK

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LexisNexis Search Bridger Insight (XGS)

post/xgs/search/{config}

LexisNexis Bridger Insight XG allows organizations to perform due diligence related to Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering (AML), foreign corruption and terrorist financing. The tool combine filtering software and financial sanctions watchlist data, including enforcements lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse media information.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
path Parameters
config
required
string
Request Body schema: application/json
glbPurpose
required
string
Enum: null "0" "1" "3" "5" "6" "7" "12"
dlPurpose
required
string
Enum: "0" "1" "2" "3" "4" "6"
searchType
string
Enum: "NMS_PEP_OFAC_SANC" "List Screening"
object (SearchInput)
Responses
200

OK

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Global Watchlist Search

post/gwls/{config}

LexisNexis® Firco Global WatchList® (GWL) is a comprehensive collection of watchlists from sanctioning bodies, law enforcement agencies and financial regulators around the globe. LexisNexis offers the most up-to-date and accurate information by continually expanding GWL with regulatory and enhanced due diligence data and lists. It can be provided with tailored watchlist packages that contain only the specific lists requested.

Primary regulatory lists in Firco Global WatchList are sourced from more than 45 regulatory bodies and compiled from verified international sources. Enhancements are provided on ownership data, routing codes such as SWIFT/BIC, location data, vessel data and other information.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
path Parameters
config
required
string
Request Body schema: application/json
glbPurpose
required
string
Enum: "0" "1" "2" "3" "5" "6" "7" "11" "12"
dlPurpose
required
string
Enum: "0" "1" "2" "3" "4" "5" "6" "7"
searchType
string
Enum: "I" "N" "B"
watchListStr
string
queryId
string
threshold
number <double>
returnCount
integer <int32>
startingRecord
integer <int32>
object (OFACNameDTO)
country
string
dob
string <date>
birthYearRadius
integer <int32>
Responses
200

OK

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Global Watchlist Search Batch

post/gwls/batch/{config}

LexisNexis® Firco Global WatchList® (GWL) is a comprehensive collection of watchlists from sanctioning bodies, law enforcement agencies and financial regulators around the globe. LexisNexis offers the most up-to-date and accurate information by continually expanding GWL with regulatory and enhanced due diligence data and lists. It can be provided with tailored watchlist packages that contain only the specific lists requested.

Primary regulatory lists in Firco Global WatchList are sourced from more than 45 regulatory bodies and compiled from verified international sources. Enhancements are provided on ownership data, routing codes such as SWIFT/BIC, location data, vessel data and other information.

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
path Parameters
config
required
string
Request Body schema: application/json
Array of objects (GWLSRequestDTO)
Responses
200

OK

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OFAC Watchlist Search (multiple request)

post/gwls/ofaclist/{config}

As part of the LexisNexis' Firco Global WatchList (GWL) collection, the OFAC Watchlist Search allows you to match their existing and potential clientele against the Office of Foreign Asset Control’s (OFAC) list of known and suspected terrorists and other "watch lists". LexisNexis' OFAC list sources include:

  • Enhanced Sanctioned Countries
  • Non-SDN, including Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC)
  • Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)

This query is a multi-request

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
path Parameters
config
required
string
Request Body schema: application/json
Array of objects (OFACRequestDTO)
Responses
200

OK

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OFAC Watchlist Search (single request)

post/gwls/ofac/{config}

E92 - OFAC list only - multiple request

As part of the LexisNexis' Firco Global WatchList (GWL) collection, the OFAC Watchlist Search allows you to match their existing and potential clientele against the Office of Foreign Asset Control’s (OFAC) list of known and suspected terrorists and other "watch lists". LexisNexis' OFAC list sources include:

  • Enhanced Sanctioned Countries
  • Non-SDN, including Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC)
  • Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)

This query is a single request

This is a dynamic REST API endpoint. The HTTP response body returned is subject to change based on the customer's unique order configuration or due to API changes made by our data providers
Request
path Parameters
config
required
string
Request Body schema: application/json
queryId
string
threshold
number <double>
returnCount
integer <int32>
startingRecord
integer <int32>
object (OFACNameDTO)
country
string
dob
string <date>
birthYearRadius
integer <int32>
Responses
200

OK

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