Accession Lookup
Find any SEC filing by its accession number. Free, instant, and updated in real-time.
About Accession Numbers
An accession number is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing submitted to EDGAR. Think of it as a filing's "serial number" — it permanently identifies a specific submission.
Format: XXXXXXXXXX-XX-XXXXXX
- First 10 digits: Filer's CIK (with leading zeros)
- Next 2 digits: Year of submission
- Last 6 digits: Sequence number for that year
Common Use Cases
Reference Verification
When an article or research paper cites an SEC filing by accession number, quickly verify and access the source
API Development
Test and debug SEC EDGAR API integrations by looking up filings from accession numbers in your data
Data Reconciliation
Match filings across different data sources that may use accession numbers as primary identifiers
Compliance Audits
Quickly retrieve specific filings referenced in compliance documentation or regulatory correspondence
FAQ
What is an SEC accession number?
An accession number is a unique identifier assigned to every SEC filing in EDGAR. Format: XXXXXXXXXX-XX-XXXXXX (10 digits CIK, 2 digits year, 6 digits sequence).
How do I find an accession number?
Accession numbers appear in SEC filing URLs, at the top of filing documents, and in EDGAR search results. They're also in filing metadata and data exports.
Can I use accession numbers without dashes?
Yes. This tool accepts accession numbers with or without dashes. Both 0000320193-24-000123 and 000032019324000123 work identically.