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Database Troubleshooting

Access Lexis

The simplest way to log in to Lexis is to click-and-drag this URL to your bookmarks bar: https://library.doc.gov/lexis .

Public Records Access Tip

If, after going to Public Records and you receive a blank page or Lexis sign-in page after entering your permissible use information. Third-party cookies may need to be allowed in your browser for the LexisNexis domains.

Steps to allow third-party cookies on Google Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome, click the three vertical lines icon on the far right of the Address Bar.
  2. Click on Settings > then click on Privacy and security in the left column.
  3. Click on Cookies and other site data.
  4. If the Block third-party cookies radio button is enabled, go to the Sites that can always use cookies section.
  5. Add the Lexis domains (using the format below)
    • [*.]lexis.com
    • [*.]lexisnexis.com

Instructions for Edge and Firefox are similar to the Google Chrome instructions. Support for Internet Explorer has ended due to a lack of standards compliance.

Get Help

Ask us! Email the Library at research@doc.gov.

If you have any specific questions about Lexis feel free to reach out to our Lexis Designated Solutions Consultant for the Department:

Brenna Clanton
Brenna.Clanton@lexisnexis.com
https://calendly.com/clantobk