If you work in financial services, you already know the friction. You need to check an LEI quickly, is it active, when does it expire, who sits above it — and you end up digging through clunky datasets or multiple sources just to confirm a basic detail.
That’s exactly why we built LEI Search.
You can access it here: https://leisearch.com
What the tool actually does
LEI Search is a direct lookup tool connected to the GLEIF database. It lets you search by company name or LEI code and returns the core information you need in seconds.
That includes:
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- Current LEI status (active, lapsed, retired)
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- Next renewal date
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- Legal entity name and registration details
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- Parent relationships where available
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- A direct link to the official GLEIF record
No login. No friction. Just the data.
Why it matters in practice
For most firms, this isn’t a “nice to have”. It’s operational.
Before onboarding a client, executing a trade, or submitting a report, you need to know:
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- Is the LEI valid right now?
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- Is it about to lapse?
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- Are we dealing with the correct entity?
Missing or outdated LEI data leads to rejected trades, failed reporting, and unnecessary back-and-forth with clients. It slows everything down.
The reality is simple: if you rely on LEIs, you need a fast and reliable way to check them.
How to use it
Go to https://leisearch.com
Enter either:
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- the company’s legal name, or
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- the LEI code
Select the correct entity from the results and you’ll immediately see the full record, including status and renewal date.
If you’re dealing with common names, use the country and company number shown in the results to confirm you’ve selected the right entity.
Built by LEI Worldwide
LEI Search is built and maintained by LEI Worldwide, an official GLEIF Registration Agent since 2017. The goal is simple: make LEI data easier to access and easier to work with.
If your team is regularly checking LEIs, it’s worth bookmarking.
