Use your state’s official sex offender registry website
Search by your home address, ZIP code, or neighborhood
Check the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website
Review local police or sheriff’s department public safety pages
Use your state’s notification or community alert system if available
Search by offender name if you already know it
Confirm results with official government sources only
Check the registry map for nearby registered addresses
Set up email or text alerts if your state offers them
Contact your local law enforcement agency for guidance