About Our Business Data
Sourcing, Verification & Governance
SICCODE.com maintains a governed business database used for industry classification, targeting, compliance, and analytics. This page explains, in plain language, how our data is sourced, verified, updated, and delivered so teams can evaluate whether it fits their workflow.
Our business data is closely tied to our Classification Methodology and overseen by the Industry Classification Review Team, which sets standards for data quality, lineage, and classification use.
Scope note: this page explains how the database is built and maintained. Free public SIC and NAICS reference content remains available on SICCODE.com, while paid data products support organizations that need targeted lists, appends, verification, licensing, or classification applied to internal records.
- Coverage and structure
- Primary data sources
- Verification methods and quality controls
- Update frequency and maintenance
- Data fields and modeled values
- File formats and delivery
- Targeting and customization
- Free samples and evaluation
- Pricing, invoicing and fulfillment
- Accuracy, limitations and responsible use
- Support and update options
Coverage & Structure of the SICCODE.com Database
The SICCODE.com business database focuses on U.S. and Canadian establishments and the contacts who influence or make purchasing decisions. It is designed to support compliant outreach, segmentation, and analytic use cases across major sectors.
What the database is built for
- Industry-targeted business lists
- SIC and NAICS appends to internal files
- Geographic and firmographic segmentation
- Compliance, procurement, and analytics workflows
How records are structured
Each business record is linked to one or more SIC and NAICS codes using governed classification rules. These are the same structures used throughout our lookup tools, conversion tools, and industry classification pages.
Primary Data Sources & Lineage
SICCODE.com compiles business records from multiple independent source families to improve coverage and accuracy. No single source is treated as sufficient on its own.
Major source families
- National directory assistance and business directory data
- Annual reports, SEC filings, and public company disclosures
- Corporate registers, licensing files, and government registrations
- Public records, legal filings, and regulatory documents
- New business phone numbers and new registration streams
- Official company websites and professional profiles
- Self-reported business information submitted through forms and customer interactions
- Third-party reference datasets used where appropriate for validation
How lineage is handled
These sources are combined using governed matching and deduplication logic. Records are assigned unique identifiers to support long-term tracking, recontact, targeted updates, and change detection over time.
Verification Methods & Quality Controls
Because the data is used in sensitive and high-value contexts, SICCODE.com applies several layers of verification rather than relying on a single check.
Many records are phone-verified on a recurring basis, sometimes up to two times per year, to confirm core business details.
Address data is processed against National Change of Address (NCOA) information on at least a monthly cycle.
Targeted web checks confirm company names, locations, websites, and primary activities.
When sources disagree, discrepancies can be escalated for review, with higher priority given to more official and more recent evidence.
SIC and NAICS codes are assigned and reviewed under the documented Classification Methodology.
Structured sampling is used to monitor data quality and support verified accuracy benchmarks.
Oversight: These processes are overseen by the Industry Classification Review Team, which maintains checklists, escalation procedures, and documentation standards for how records are evaluated and corrected.
Update Frequency & Ongoing Maintenance
The SICCODE.com database is continuously compiled and updated through new source feeds, refreshed public records, and ongoing verification programs.
Ongoing maintenance includes
- Regular NCOA-based address refreshes
- New business additions as they appear in monitored feeds
- Closed or merged business updates when detected
- Contact title and role refreshes as new information becomes available
Update runs for purchased lists
At 6- or 12-month intervals, update runs can be used to:
- Flag companies that appear to have closed or changed materially
- Refresh address, phone, contact, and modeled fields where changes are detected
- Add new businesses that now match the original targeting criteria
Data Fields & Modeled Values
Standard business list outputs include core business, contact, firmographic, geographic, and classification fields. Some fields are directly sourced; others are modeled or estimated from available evidence. Modeled fields are labeled so users can apply them appropriately.
| Field Type | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business identity | Company name, location type, public/private, franchise indicator | Helps identify the business and its structural role |
| Contact data | Contact name, job title, phone number | Supports outreach and internal workflow matching |
| Address data | Physical address, mailing address, county, ZIP Code, metro area | Maintained through direct sourcing and address-standardization processes |
| Classification data | SIC code, NAICS code | Assigned under governed classification rules |
| Firmographic data | Sales volume range, employee count, years in business | Can include modeled or reported ranges depending on availability |
| Geographic / routing data | Latitude/longitude, carrier route, delivery point barcode | Useful for mapping, territory planning, and logistics-related workflows |
| Additional modeled values | Modeled credit rating, square footage, office size | Provided where available and explicitly treated as modeled values |
If a buyer needs a full field-by-field file specification, that can be provided alongside the list or licensing scope.
File Formats & Delivery
Standard outputs are delivered in widely supported flat-file formats suitable for CRM, marketing, and analytics imports.
Common flat-file format for databases, CRMs, and analytics tools.
Excel format often used for review, sampling, and manual imports.
Delimited text output compatible with a wide range of systems.
Before import, buyers should review their internal CRM or marketing-system mapping guidance so fields are matched correctly.
Targeting, List Builder & Customization
SICCODE.com translates the underlying database into targeted outputs by starting with SIC or NAICS classification, then refining with firmographic and geographic filters.
Common targeting filters
- Geography: states, counties, cities, ZIP Codes, or radius from a point
- Sales volume ranges
- Employee count ranges
- Business status such as headquarters, branch, subsidiary, or franchise
- Job titles and functional roles
Human support when needed
Many customers work with a Data Representative who can recommend filters, remove out-of-scope records, and help ensure they only license the data they intend to use.
Free Sample Lists & Evaluation
In many cases, SICCODE.com can provide a free sample of a proposed list so buyers can review the structure before purchase.
Sample review helps teams:
- Review the exact fields and formats they would receive
- Assess coverage for their intended industries and geographies
- Test a portion of the data inside their CRM, marketing, or analytics environment
This supports internal due diligence, procurement review, and model-validation workflows.
Pricing, Invoicing & Fulfillment
Pricing is generally based on record counts, filters, and licensing terms. SICCODE.com provides record-volume and pricing information before purchase so teams can evaluate fit and value.
What pricing usually depends on
- Record count
- Industry and geographic filters
- Field scope
- Licensing and usage terms
How fulfillment typically works
Invoicing is typically handled through secure electronic invoicing, and once payment is received, files are produced and delivered electronically, usually in Excel or CSV format.
Accuracy, Limitations & Responsible Use
No business database can be completely error-free because company names, locations, structures, and personnel change constantly. SICCODE.com manages that reality through continuous updates, multi-source compilation, verification programs, structured sampling, and clear labeling of modeled values.
Recommended responsible-use controls
- Sample test data before large-scale use
- Use internal governance checks in regulated or decision-critical environments
- Apply suppression and opt-out controls where required
- Treat modeled values appropriately inside underwriting, risk, or compliance workflows
Support, Updates & Satisfaction Commitment
Data Representatives remain available after delivery to help interpret fields, refine targeting for future campaigns, and discuss update options. When update programs are in place, files can be rerun against newer data to identify changes and new opportunities.
SICCODE.com has provided business data and classification services since 1998 and works toward long-term customer relationships. When issues are identified with a delivered list, the team works with the customer on replacements or other remedies consistent with licensing terms and satisfaction commitments.
Simple Summary
SICCODE.com maintains a governed business database built from multiple source families, verified through recurring quality controls, updated through continuous maintenance, and delivered in standard business-ready formats. It is designed for teams that need industry-based business data they can evaluate, target, enrich, and use responsibly.