# Find a Record if You Know the CensusID

#### **Method 1**

Enter the [CensusID ](/the-census-database-overview/censusids.md)in the free-text search bar, making sure to insert a hashtag before the number.

{% hint style="warning" %}
IMPORTANT: Put a hashtag directly before the CensusID number when searching for a **CensusID** in the **Search Bar**:

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{% endhint %}

#### Method 2

Go to 'Advanced Search' and enter the CensusID in the field 'CensusID'. **Here, do not insert a hashtag before the number.** Select 'Add to Search' and then wait for the search to perform automatically.&#x20;


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```
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```

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