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OFAC SDN Sanctions List Scraper
parseforge/ofac-sdn-consolidated-scraper
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Scrapes the complete OFAC SDN sanctions list and returns each entity as a flat record with names, aliases, addresses, and sanctions programs. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
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Overview
OFAC SDN Sanctions List Scraper
Scrape the complete OFAC SDN sanctions list, up to a million records per run. Every entry comes with its names, aliases, addresses, sanctions programs, and metadata. No API key or registration. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
OFAC publishes the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list as raw, hard-to-parse files, and the official API requires registration and rate limits. This Actor reads the consolidated SDN list directly and returns each sanctioned entity as a clean, flat record. You get the full list, not a search-only endpoint.
| Who uses it | What they scrape OFAC SDN Sanctions List for |
|---|---|
| Compliance officers | Build a complete internal sanctions database for KYC and AML screening. |
| Financial institutions | Refresh their sanctions watchlist daily without manual downloads. |
| Risk analysts | Monitor new designations and changes to existing SDN entries. |
| Data engineers | Feed a normalized OFAC dataset into internal screening tools. |
| Researchers | Analyze sanctions patterns across countries and programs. |
What it does
This Actor collects every entry from the OFAC SDN sanctions list and returns each one as a flat row with its names, aliases, addresses, sanctions programs, and metadata.
- 📋 Full list export: pull every SDN entry in one run, up to a million records.
- 🔁 Scheduled refreshes: run daily or weekly to keep your sanctions data current.
- 📄 Flat row output: each entity is one record with all names, aliases, and addresses in fixed fields.
- 💾 Multiple formats: export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML for any downstream system.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with OFAC SDN Sanctions List data
🏦 Build a sanctions screening database.
A compliance team runs this Actor weekly to populate an internal SQL database with every SDN entry, then screens customers against it in real time.
📈 Monitor new designations.
A risk analyst schedules a daily run and diffs the output against the previous day to flag newly added entities and program changes.
🔍 Enrich internal watchlists.
A data engineer uses the flat CSV output to join OFAC aliases and addresses with an existing customer master for fuzzy matching.
🌍 Analyze sanctions by country.
A researcher exports the full list to Excel and pivots by country and sanctions program to study geopolitical patterns.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| Complete coverage | Every SDN entry, not search results or a subset. |
| No API key | Reads the public consolidated list directly, no registration or approval. |
| Clean schema | Names, aliases, addresses, and programs are parsed into consistent fields. |
| Scheduled runs | Automate daily or weekly refreshes to stay compliant. |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on exporting the complete OFAC SDN list as raw data, while the competitors below are screening APIs that match names against the list.
| Feature | ParseForge | OFAC Sanctions Screener - Compliance Check | Global Sanctions Screening API - OFAC, EU, UK & UN Watchlists | Sanctions Screening - OFAC, BIS, EU, UN + 9 Jurisdictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full SDN list export | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Fuzzy name matching | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Risk scores and confidence levels | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple sanctions lists (EU, UK, UN) | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Batch screening of entities | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No API key required | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Configure the run
Set the maximum number of records to collect per run. The Actor always starts from the beginning of the SDN list and returns entries in the order OFAC publishes them. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
{
"maxItems": 10
}
A larger pull:
{
"maxItems": 200
}
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.021 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $2.10 |
| 1,000 results | $21.00 |
| 10,000 results | $210.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the OFAC SDN Sanctions List Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to OFAC SDN Sanctions List through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/ofac-sdn-consolidated-scraper"
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check that the 'Maximum records' input is set to at least 1. If it is, the OFAC file may be temporarily unavailable; try again later.
Why are some fields empty?
Not every SDN entry has all fields. For example, some entities have no addresses or aliases. Empty fields are normal.
Why did the run stop before collecting all records?
You set a 'Maximum records' limit. Increase it to collect more, up to 1,000,000.
Why is the output different from the OFAC website?
The Actor reads the same consolidated file that OFAC publishes. Differences may be due to timing; run again to get the latest version.
Can I get the data in a different format?
Yes, choose CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML when you export the dataset from Apify.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does this Actor include the full SDN list or only a search? | It returns the full consolidated SDN list. You can set a maximum number of records, but by default it collects every entry. |
| How often is the data updated? | The Actor reads the live OFAC SDN file on each run, so you always get the latest published version. Schedule runs daily or weekly to stay current. |
| Do I need an OFAC API key? | No. This Actor reads the public consolidated SDN list directly, so there is no registration, key, or rate limit. |
| What fields are returned for each entry? | Each record includes the entity's names, aliases, addresses, sanctions programs, and metadata such as the SDN type and remarks. The exact field list is shown in the sample output. |
| Can I export the data to Excel or CSV? | Yes. The Actor supports CSV, JSON, Excel, and XML exports from the Apify dataset. |
| Is this Actor suitable for production KYC screening? | It provides the raw SDN data you need to build or refresh a screening system. You are responsible for implementing your own matching logic and compliance processes. |
| Does it include the Non-SDN lists, like the Consolidated Sanctions List? | This Actor focuses on the SDN list. For other OFAC lists, you would need a different source or actor. |
| Can I limit the number of records? | Yes, set the 'Maximum records' input to any number from 1 to 1,000,000. The Actor stops after collecting that many entries. |
| How long does a full run take? | The SDN list has thousands of entries, and a full run typically completes in a few minutes on the Apify platform. |
| What if OFAC changes the file format? | The Actor is maintained to handle the current OFAC SDN format. If a change breaks it, the maintainer updates the parser. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
Input
| Field | Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| maxItems | integer | How many records to collect per run. | 10 |
Pricing
from $19.00 per 1,000 results
| Charged for | What it is | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| result | Single result in the default dataset. | $0.019 to $0.021 |
Tiered: the lower figure is the price on a higher Apify plan. Billing and the free credit live on Apify.
API
One POST returns the dataset directly. Same shape for every scraper in the library, so swapping the slug is the only change.
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/parseforge~ofac-sdn-consolidated-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"helloWorld": 123
}' Examples
Input that runs as-is.
{
"helloWorld": 123
} Reviews
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Issues
We build and maintain this scraper, so a problem with it comes to us. Report it on the Apify listing and the thread stays attached to the scraper where the next person can find it: open an issue.
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