OFAC sanctions list comparison and normalization tool
OFAC sanctions list comparison and normalization tool is a free browser tool that produces normalized official identifiers and complete edition difference from current official OFAC SDN primary CSV and optional prior edition of the same supported format. It does not perform fuzzy name screening.
Free. No account or payment needed.
Where does this task apply?
Choose the guidance set this tool should use. The interface and outputs stay in English.
Free to use. Run the tool and download the result. No account or payment needed. Working inputs and new export files stay in this browser. Sources reviewed August 7, 2026.
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US sanctions change report sampleDownload the working ZIP to your device. An exact copy stays in this browser. Keep a separate backup.
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What’s included
Use normalized source data
Keep the current official edition in consistent machine-readable formats.
- Normalized current-list CSV
- Normalized current-list JSON
Inspect source changes
Review additions, removals and changed field sets by official identifier.
- Entity change-diff CSV
- Cited change report PDF
Prove the source basis
Retain file hashes, source edition details, rule-pack version and assumptions.
- Sources and assumptions record
View every output and format
- Normalized current-list CSV
- Normalized current-list JSON
- Entity change-diff CSV
- Cited change report PDF
- Sources and assumptions record
Who this tool is for
Sanctions operations, data and compliance teams maintaining official-list ingestion and change records. Create a reproducible normalized dataset and distinguish additions, removals and changed source fields between official editions.
Supported use
- The exact supported US OFAC SDN legacy primary CSV format
- A current official edition and an optional previous edition from the same source route
- Identifier-based normalization, source hashing and complete field-set comparison
Have ready
- The supported US OFAC SDN legacy primary CSV route
- The current supported official source file and, for a historical diff, a previous edition from the same source
- Organization, operator, record date and optional internal reference for the evidence report
Needs separate review
- Fuzzy name matching, identity resolution or screening a person or organization
- Whether a sanctions restriction applies or what action should be taken
- Reformatted screening exports, cross-route comparisons or unsupported official-list schemas
How it works
- Confirm the OFAC sourceObtain the supported US OFAC SDN legacy primary CSV edition. Other source formats are not part of this interactive service.
- Add the source filesOpen the current edition and, where available, a previous edition from the same source.
- Normalize and compareHash each file, preserve official identifiers and compare complete normalized field sets.
- Export the source recordDownload the normalized data, entity diff, cited report and sources and assumptions record.
What this tool checks
The scope stays narrow so the result is clear and reproducible.
- Reads the exact supported UK CSV, EU consolidated XML or US OFAC SDN primary CSV format locally.
- Preserves the official source identifier, hashes each source file and normalizes supported fields.
- Compares complete entity field sets without fuzzy name matching and rejects malformed or cross-route comparisons.
What you can download
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Enter your information, inspect the on-screen result and keep a browser backup. Editing and direct copies of your entered information stay free. |
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From official material to a working record
Official material sets the basis
Official authorities publish the source lists and their accompanying format information.
The tool prepares the operational record
The normalizer preserves source identifiers and hashes, then creates a reproducible field-level change record without attempting a name match.
Official sources stay visible
Each supported check shows its jurisdiction, source title, source version and review date beside the result. Unsupported cases are rejected rather than estimated.
View this product's official sourcesQuestions before you use the tool
Scope, files, evidence and browser-local handling.
What information does the ofac sanctions list comparison and normalization tool need?
Enter current official OFAC SDN primary CSV; optional prior edition of the same supported format; organization, operator, reference and recorded date. Confirm that the supported US scope matches the customer task.
Does this tool screen names?
No. It does not perform fuzzy matching or decide whether two identities are the same.
What happens without a previous edition?
The tool creates a normalization record. The diff treats current identifiers as added but explicitly warns that this is not evidence of a new designation.
Which source files are supported?
Use the exact supported US OFAC SDN legacy primary CSV. UK and EU formats remain read-only references. The tool does not cover every OFAC list or format.
Can I use the ofac sanctions list comparison and normalization tool for this task?
Compare supported OFAC sanctions list files, normalize records and retain source hashes in. Recovery remains browser-local. Original files remain unchanged. This method does not establish legal applicability, certify compliance, perform live screening, or infer that supplied source files are complete. Real paid provider execution was omitted.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The on-screen result and listed downloads are free. No checkout is required. Keep local backups and review the stated method and limits.
Normalize the official list
Choose the source route, add the official edition and inspect the identifier-level changes before export.