Developer Resources
The Ficoso API is a complete JSON RESTful application programming interface (API) for public records transactions that provides the same functions on both the sandbox and production API, and our web interface. This includes UCC Search, Business Search, UCC Filing, and Monitoring of Debtors.
Test and work Easily in our Sandbox
In the sandbox test environment, data is provided for demonstration and testing purposes only. It does not represent production data. It is not expected to be timely, complete, or accurate and may include fictitious results or information uploaded during earlier tests. Results may be limited to certain states by volume, sections of the alphabet, or by other criteria, as specified in the documentation.
By providing fixed test data for searching, developers can obtain search results that vary realistically yet remain static for a given input so that automated testing and validation can be done.
Submitting filings will create new records in our test environment and potentially alter the results of certain function calls.
The sole purpose of the API is to provide a means to search or publish public records. This means all data provided through the API is, by design, expected to be accessible to the general public. Ficoso provides no filtering, redaction, or review of the data you submit either as textual or image data and you are solely responsible for limiting and controlling the data sent to Ficoso with regard to PII and other privacy laws. Treat the API as if you are releasing the data submitted to it to the public.
FAQs
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Is there a web UI that shows test data we submit for filings?
Yes, you can verify the data entered is appearing in the right places on the UCC filing documents by visiting the companion website tied to the sandbox data.
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Is there a test environment?
Yes. FCS provides a free test API “sandbox” in which developers can experiment and test their software without accruing charges.
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Why are there two sets of credentials for authentication?
The API may be integrated with commercial software licensed for others to use or integrated directly in proprietary software developed by the end-user. The first credential identifies the integrator and system from which the API requests are made, and the second is the billable entity.
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Our firm is a commercial software developer, not an end-user. Can we integrate Ficoso’s API to give our end-users access to public records from within our application? How does licensing work?
Absolutely! Our API can support a variety of strategies for offering public records access through commercially licensed software. Typically, we establish a direct relationship with the end-user and direct bill them, so you don’t have to front the charges for the transactions.
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Do you offer 2FA?
We don’t have 2FA currently on our platform.
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How does your monthly search subsciption work?
Our UCC Search Subscription is a flexible subscription with a three month price guarantee. Best for companies with higher search values, you are able to conduct multiple searches and view all images online with no limits.