Data Sources
Data Freshness
Understand how fresh Filed's data is, how often it's updated, and what the lastUpdated field means.
How Fresh Is the Data?
Filed queries state databases in real-time for most requests. When you search for an entity, we fetch the latest data directly from the state's official source. This means you're getting data that's as current as the state makes available.
State Data Updates
Each state updates its database at different intervals:
- Real-time states — Data reflects same-day filings (FL, NY, DE, CA, TX, and most others)
- Batch-update states — Data may lag 1-3 business days after filing
- The
lastUpdatedfield — Indicates when our system last verified the data against the state source
Federal Data Updates
Federal data sources have their own update schedules:
- SEC EDGAR — Filings typically appear within hours of submission
- Lobbying disclosures — Quarterly filings, published within weeks of the filing deadline
- Government contracts — USASpending.gov updates monthly, with some data lagging 30-60 days
Caching
Filed does not cache results between requests. Every API call fetches fresh data from the source. This ensures accuracy but means response times depend on the source state's performance (typically 200-800ms).