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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/v1

Authentication

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_here

Or use the X-API-Key header:

X-API-Key: lc_pub_your_api_key_here

OAuth 2.0

For user-authorized access, use OAuth 2.0 with the authorization code flow.

Rate Limiting

Access LevelRequests/MinuteRequests/DayMonthly Quota

|-------------|-----------------|--------------|---------------|

Public6010,000100,000
Partner12050,000500,000
Law Enforcement300UnlimitedUnlimited

Rate limit headers are included in all responses:

  • X-RateLimit-Remaining-Minute
  • X-RateLimit-Remaining-Day
  • X-Quota-Remaining-Month