{
"query": "John Doe",
"normalized_query": "JOHN DOE",
"min_score": 85,
"match_count": 0,
"matched": false,
"matches": [],
"list_snapshots": {
"OFAC SDN": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC SSI": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC PLC": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC CMIC": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC NS-MBS": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC CAPTA": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Entity List": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Denied Persons": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Unverified List": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Military End User": "2026-07-21",
"State ITAR Debarred": "2026-07-21",
"State Nonproliferation": "2026-07-21",
"UN Security Council Consolidated": "2026-07-20",
"UK OFSI Consolidated": "2026-06-03",
"Canada SEMA Consolidated": "2026-07-21",
"France National Asset Freeze (Trésor)": "2026-07-21",
"Australia DFAT Consolidated": "2026-07-21",
"EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions": "2026-07-20"
},
"disclaimer": "Screening results are informational, derived from public sanctions-list snapshots, and do not constitute legal advice or a compliance determination. Each match cites its list, program and snapshot date; sanctions lists change frequently, so always confirm potential matches against the official source."
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/13269/sanctions+and+watchlist+screening+api/27339/screen+name?name=John Doe&min_score=85&limit=10&type=individual&program=RUSSIA-EO14024&list=OFAC&dob=1952&country=Country&include_weak=true' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
{
"count": 1,
"query": "gazprom",
"results": [
{
"uid": "uk-16736",
"name": "GAZPROM NEFT",
"type": "entity",
"list": "UK OFSI Consolidated",
"programs": [
"Russia"
],
"aka": [
"GAZPROM NEFT PAO",
"PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY GAZPROM NEFT"
]
}
],
"list_snapshots": {
"OFAC SDN": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC SSI": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC PLC": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC CMIC": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC NS-MBS": "2026-07-21",
"OFAC CAPTA": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Entity List": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Denied Persons": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Unverified List": "2026-07-21",
"BIS Military End User": "2026-07-21",
"State ITAR Debarred": "2026-07-21",
"State Nonproliferation": "2026-07-21",
"UN Security Council Consolidated": "2026-07-20",
"UK OFSI Consolidated": "2026-06-03",
"Canada SEMA Consolidated": "2026-07-21",
"France National Asset Freeze (Trésor)": "2026-07-21",
"Australia DFAT Consolidated": "2026-07-21",
"EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions": "2026-07-20"
}
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/13269/sanctions+and+watchlist+screening+api/27340/search+token+or+exact+lookups?q=gazprom&list=UK&program=Russia&type=entity&limit=20' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
{
"uid": "ofac-sdn-2674",
"list": "OFAC SDN",
"list_source": "US Treasury OFAC",
"type": "individual",
"name": "ABBAS, Abu",
"aka": [
"ZAYDAN, Muhammad"
],
"programs": [
"SDGT"
],
"dob": "1948-12-10",
"title": "Director of PALESTINE LIBERATION FRONT - ABU ABBAS FACTION",
"list_snapshot": "2026-07-21"
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/13269/sanctions+and+watchlist+screening+api/27341/get+entity+by+id?id=ofac-sdn-2674' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Sanctions and Watchlist Screening API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
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Required
Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.
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Screen a person or entity name against government sanctions lists and get ranked, scored matches with full provenance. Aggregates four openly-licensed lists from US OFAC (SDN + Consolidated), UN Security Council Consolidated, and UK OFSI Consolidated into one fuzzy-matching call (~25,800 entities, ~31,600 aliases). Every match carries a 0–100 similarity score, the exact name/alias it matched on, the list, sanctions program, entity id and the list's snapshot date. Optional DOB and country disambiguate homonyms; low-quality aliases can be excluded. Built for KYC / KYB / AML onboarding and monitoring. Results are informational and do not constitute a compliance determination, always confirm potential matches against the official government source.
The GET Screen Name endpoint returns a query result with match counts, similarity scores, and list snapshots. The GET Search token or exact lookups endpoint provides detailed entity information, including names, types, and associated programs. The GET Get entity by id endpoint returns comprehensive details about a specific entity, including aliases, titles, and remarks.
Key fields include "query," "match_count," "matches," "uid," "name," "aka," "programs," and "list_snapshots." Each field provides essential information about the screening results, entity details, and the sources of the data.
The response data is structured in JSON format, with nested objects for matches and list snapshots. Each endpoint organizes data into relevant sections, making it easy to access specific information like entity details or match scores.
The GET Screen Name endpoint provides match results against sanctions lists. The GET Search token or exact lookups endpoint offers detailed entity information, while the GET Get entity by id endpoint delivers comprehensive data about a specific entity, including aliases and sanctions programs.
The data is aggregated from four openly-licensed sanctions lists: US OFAC (SDN + Consolidated), UN Security Council Consolidated, and UK OFSI Consolidated. This ensures a broad coverage of entities subject to sanctions.
Data accuracy is maintained by regularly updating the API with the latest publicly available sanctions list snapshots. Users are advised to verify potential matches against official government sources, as sanctions lists can change frequently.
Typical use cases include KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB (Know Your Business), and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance checks. Organizations use this data to screen individuals and entities against sanctions lists during onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
If the response indicates "match_count": 0, it means no matches were found. Users should consider refining their search parameters or checking for variations in names. For partial results, review the similarity scores and aliases to assess potential matches.
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