LEI Search – Free Legal Entity Identifier Lookup Tool
Quick Answer
LEI Search is a free tool that lets you look up any Legal Entity Identifier by name, LEI code, or country. It queries GLEIF's database of 2.7M+ LEIs plus Companies House (UK), SEC EDGAR (US), and OpenCorporates (250M+ entities) simultaneously—returning results in under two seconds. Provided by LEI Worldwide, an official GLEIF Registration Agent.
What LEI Search Returns
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| LEI Code | The 20-character alphanumeric Legal Entity Identifier |
| Legal Name | Official registered name of the entity |
| Registration Status | ISSUED (active), LAPSED, or RETIRED |
| Jurisdiction | Country/region where the entity is registered |
| Legal Address | Official registered address from GLEIF records |
| Next Renewal Date | When the LEI must be renewed to stay active |
| Parent Relationships | Direct and ultimate parent entities (Level 2 data) |
How to Search an LEI
- Enter a company name, LEI code, or partial match into the search bar on the homepage.
- Optionally select a country filter or use Advanced Search for status/date filters.
- Results appear in under two seconds, ranked by relevance.
- Click any result to see full LEI details, ownership chain, and related entities.
- Add entities to your Watchlist for ongoing monitoring.
What You Can Do
- Search by name or LEI code – Fuzzy matching handles spelling variations and legal suffixes across 200+ countries.
- Filter by country or status – Narrow results to specific jurisdictions or active/lapsed entities.
- View full entity details – Legal name, address, jurisdiction, ownership hierarchy, and registration history.
- Export to Excel/CSV – Download search results for offline analysis or compliance records.
- Bulk search – Upload multiple queries at once for batch processing.
- Cross-reference registries – See matching records from Companies House, SEC, and OpenCorporates alongside GLEIF data.
Data Sources
LEI Search aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources:
- GLEIF – The official global LEI database with 2.7M+ records.
- Companies House – UK company registry with 4M+ companies.
- SEC EDGAR – US securities filings and entity data.
- OpenCorporates – 250M+ companies from registries worldwide.
Advanced Tools
Beyond basic search, LEI Search offers specialised compliance tools:
- ISIN to LEI Mapper – Convert securities identifiers to LEIs.
- Fund Relationships – Visualise fund hierarchies and ownership chains.
- Compliance Tracker – Monitor counterparty LEI renewals.
- LEI Watchlist – Get automated expiration alerts.
- Sanctions Screening – Screen LEIs against global sanctions lists.
- SEC/LEI Cross-Reference – Verify SEC registrants' LEI status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEI Search free?
Yes. All searches are unlimited and free. Pro tools (ISIN Mapper, Fund Relationships) require a subscription.
How current is the data?
Data is queried in real time from GLEIF's API, so it reflects the latest published records.
Can I use the data commercially?
GLEIF data is open and free under their terms. For API integration, see the LEI API+.
How many databases does LEI Search query?
LEI Search queries four databases simultaneously: GLEIF (2.7M+ LEIs), Companies House (UK, 4M+ companies), SEC EDGAR (US securities), and OpenCorporates (250M+ entities worldwide).
Can I search in bulk?
Yes. Upload a CSV with up to 200 company names or LEI codes. Results can be exported as CSV or Excel for offline analysis.
What information does each result show?
Each result shows the entity's legal name, LEI code, registration status (active/lapsed/retired), jurisdiction, legal address, and next renewal date. Click through for ownership hierarchy and Level 2 relationship data.