OFAC File Finder App Launched

Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:43 pm

Thursday, OFAC launched its new File Finder application for use on the OFAC website.

This browser-based application allows users to search through and efficiently navigate all of OFAC's website content. File Finder searches all static content on OFAC's website (PDF documents, word documents, etc.) by document title, document type, and the contents of each document. Searchable content typically includes general licensees, federal register notices, executive orders (and other legal documents), press charts, advisories, specific guidance, as well as many other records.

For technical assistance, or if you would like to provide feedback on OFAC's new File Finder application, please contact the OFAC technical support team at O_F_A_C@treasury.gov.

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