How to Search China Public Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Use the databases listed below. Each one links directly to an official China government portal.
- Court & criminal records: Search the China court and justice system databases listed below.
- Property & land records: Search the China land registry or property office databases.
- Business & company records: Search the China company registry for corporate filings.
- Vital records: Search the China civil registration office for birth, death, and marriage records.
⚠ Key Fact: There is no single database for all China records. Each office maintains its own records separately.
Every source on this page is verified by SearchSystems.net — est. 1997.
Debtors in China
🌐 english.court.gov.cn
Official Source
Search for judgment debtors in China by name, ID number, or organization code. Includes over 6 million records.
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Government and Legal Information in China
🌐 www.worldlii.org
Official Source
Search legal information for the People's Republic of China and access government resources for commentaries, courts and case law, education, government, law journals, law reform, lawyers, legislation, Parliament, treaties civil and criminal law, companies, constitutional law, consumer protection, domain names, trade, intellectual property, and other government and legal information.
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Hong Kong Bankruptcies & Compulsory Winding-up
🌐 www.gov.hk
Official Source
Use this fee based service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China to search for Bankruptcies & Compulsory Winding-up.
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Hong Kong Births, Deaths & Marriages
🌐 www.gov.hk
Official Source
Use this fee based service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China to apply for a search for Hong Kong Birth, Death, or Marriage certificates. Returns: vital record certificates (may require application).
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Hong Kong Business Registration
🌐 www.gov.hk
Official Source
Use this fee based service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China to search for Business Registration information. Returns: company registrations, business filings, corporate data.
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Hong Kong Government Directory
🌐 www.gov.hk
Official Source
Directory of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China agency agency information, websites, email, and office addresses.
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Hong Kong Government Phone Listings
🌐 www.directory.gov.hk
Official Source
Search the Telephone listings of the Government of the HKSAR of the People's Republic of China and Related Organizations by organization or individual name, by "nature of enquiry," or browse the full list.
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Hong Kong Government Services
🌐 www.gov.hk
Official Source
Use this fee based service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China to search for an assortment of Hong Kong e-government services.
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Hong Kong Legal Information
🌐 www.hklii.org
Official Source
Search the Hong Kong Legal databases.
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Hong Kong Missing Persons
🌐 www.police.gov.hk
Official Source
Listing of missing persons in Hong Kong, China.
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Hong Kong Patents
🌐 esearch.ipd.gov.hk
Official Source
Click on "Patents" to use this service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China Intellectual Property Department to search for Hong Kong registered Patents.
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Hong Kong Registered Designs
🌐 esearch.ipd.gov.hk
Official Source
Click on "Registered Designs" to use this service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China Intellectual Property Department to search for Hong Kong registered Registered Designs. Returns: company registrations, business filings, corporate data.
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Hong Kong Trademarks
🌐 esearch.ipd.gov.hk
Official Source
Click on "Tradmarks" to use this service provided by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China Intellectual Property Department to search for Hong Kong registered trademarks.
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Hong Kong | Company Register
🌐 www.e-services.cr.gov.hk
Official Source
Click on "Unregistered User" and allow pop-ups from the site to use this Integrated Companies Registry Information System (ICRIS) service to search for Hong Kong companies and corporations. Returns: company registrations, business filings, corporate data.
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Hong Kong | Government and Legal Information
🌐 www.worldlii.org
Official Source
Search legal information for the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) of the People's Republic of China and access government resources for courts and case law, education, government, law journals, law reform, lawyers, legislation, Parliament, treaties, and other government and legal information.
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Labor Service Companies
🌐 english.mofcom.gov.cn
Official Source
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China databases of labor service companies.
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Macau | Government and Legal Information
🌐 www.worldlii.org
Official Source
Search legal information for Macau SAR (Special Administrative Region) of the People's Republic of China and access government resources for courts and case law, education, government, law journals, law reform, lawyers, legislation, Parliament, treaties, and other government and legal information.
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Nepal Earthquake Missing Persons
🌐 familylinks.icrc.org
Official Source
Nepal earthquake missing persons database from the International Red Cross.
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Patents
🌐 www.cnipa.gov.cn
Official Source
Search this SIPO database for Patents in China.
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Taiwan - Patents
🌐 www.tipo.gov.tw
Official Source
Search this Ministry of Economic Affairs, Intellectual Property Office database by patent, author/inventor, applicant, or priority data for patents in Taiwan.
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Taiwan | Government and Legal Information
🌐 www.worldlii.org
Official Source
Search legal information for Chinese Taipei and access government resources for courts and case law, education, government, law reform, lawyers, legislation, Parliament, aviation law, constitutional law, domain names, elections, environment, bankruptcy, intellectual property, trade, and other government and legal information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What China records are available online? ▼
Use the databases listed on this page. Each China government office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all China public records.
How do I search China public records? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you which China databases to search and in what order. Don't guess which system to use — each record type has its own office and database.
Are China records free to search? ▼
Many China government databases are free. Some charge fees for certified copies or detailed searches. Every source on this page is verified and links directly to an official portal.
Are China criminal records searchable? ▼
In most countries, criminal records are not publicly searchable online. They typically require formal background check procedures with the subject’s consent. This is fundamentally different from the U.S. system.
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