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Public records have always been a good source of information on companies and individuals. Just last year KnowX.com, a division of Atlanta-based Information America America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. , launched the largest online database of public records, allowing individuals and companies to conduct background checks, executive affiliations, residence directory searches and more.

"KnowX.com was developed to extend Information America's leading position in providing information to consumers and small business owners," says general manager Jane Rafeedie. After registering, users can find up-to-date asset or background information about a specific person or business or verify (1) To prove the correctness of data.

(2) In data entry operations, to compare the keystrokes of a second operator with the data entered by the first operator to ensure that the data were typed in accurately. See validate.
 that the public information is correct. For instance, KnowX.com lets you verify professional licenses for free.

Multiple database searches let you get more in-depth in-depth
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 information. You can build the entire case history of a business, including the business name and address, bankruptcy bankruptcy, in law, settlement of the liabilities of a person or organization wholly or partially unable to meet financial obligations. The purposes are to distribute, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors and, in most  history, lawsuits and corporate status. Similar information can be compiled for individuals, such as death records, lawsuits, real property transfers and related tax records.

Many searches can be conducted at no cost. Sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government.  permits, aircraft ownership, corporate and limited partnerships and stock ownership databases can generate a summary of probable PROBABLE. That which has the appearance of truth; that which appears to be founded in reason.  matches for free; however, a detailed report will cost $1-$15. Background checks, phone numbers, bankruptcies and the Ultimate People Finder cost 50 cents to generate a search summary. For more information, visit www.knowX.com.
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Author:Muhammad, Tariq K.
Publication:Black Enterprise
Date:Dec 1, 1998
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