v1.0
LocateConnect Public API
The LocateConnect API provides programmatic access to missing person case data for third-party integrations.
Base URL
https://api.locateconnect.ca/v1Authentication
All API requests require authentication using either an API key or OAuth 2.0 access token.
API Key Authentication
Include your API key in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer lc_pub_your_api_key_hereOr use the X-API-Key header:
X-API-Key: lc_pub_your_api_key_hereOAuth 2.0
For user-authorized access, use OAuth 2.0 with the authorization code flow.
Rate Limiting
| Access Level | Requests/Minute | Requests/Day | Monthly Quota |
|---|
|-------------|-----------------|--------------|---------------|
| Public | 60 | 10,000 | 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | 120 | 50,000 | 500,000 |
| Law Enforcement | 300 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Rate limit headers are included in all responses:
X-RateLimit-Remaining-MinuteX-RateLimit-Remaining-DayX-Quota-Remaining-Month