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Cobalt Intelligence

Cobalt Intelligence provides a business verification API sourcing real-time data from US Secretary of State offices and related registries, helping fintechs and lenders verify corporate identity quickly.

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Our Verdict

US Secretary of State lookups done right, best as a targeted complement to broader KYB stacks.

Pros

  • Real-time data from all 50 US Secretary of State sites
  • Primary-source corporate records, not aggregated
  • Fast verification for US business identity checks
  • Useful when Middesk or LexisNexis lag on filings

Cons

  • US-only, no coverage outside SoS registries
  • Narrower than full KYB suites like Middesk
  • No UBO, sanctions or PEP screening bundled
  • Pricing per lookup adds up at scale
Best for: US lenders and fintechs needing live SoS data for business verification and underwriting Not for: Global KYB programs or teams needing UBO, sanctions and adverse media in one API

When to Use Cobalt Intelligence

Good fit if you need

  • US business entity verification via Secretary of State data
  • Real-time corporate identity check for fintech KYB onboarding
  • Beneficial ownership lookup for AML due diligence
  • Lender business verification before credit decisioning
  • Merchant onboarding validation for payment platforms

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

Cobalt Intelligence Pricing

Pricing Model
usage
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M
10,000
1K10K100K1M10M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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