This new edition is completely revised and updated, easier to use, and contains: 75 page "Public Record Primer." Informative and descriptive text educates researchers on the complexities of public record research; detailed profiles on public record websites for all 50 states including County, State and Federal government agencies; a directory of recommended government sites; indexes and profiles of over 220 private companies who distribute public records; and nearly 4,500 databases with free access.