Whether you’re vetting a new business partner, screening a caregiver, checking on someone you’re dating, or simply want to know who you’re dealing with, our background investigations go beyond what an automated online report can tell you.
What’s Included
Criminal history where legally accessible, civil litigation history, asset and property records, employment and business affiliations, and people-location services for individuals who are difficult to find through a standard search.
Why a Manual Investigation Beats an Automated Report
Online background-check services pull from databases that are often incomplete, outdated, or mismatched to the wrong person entirely, especially with common names. A licensed investigator cross-references multiple sources and can verify findings a database alone can’t catch.
Common Reasons Clients Request a Background Check
Due diligence before a business partnership or major purchase, screening a caregiver or household employee, verifying someone you’re entering a relationship with, locating a person who has become difficult to reach, and pre-litigation research on an opposing party.
What You’ll Receive
A written report summarizing what we found, organized clearly rather than as a raw data dump, with context on what each finding actually means for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it legal to run a background check on someone?
- Yes, for personal due diligence, safety, or business purposes. Certain uses — like employment screening — are governed by additional federal and state rules (such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act), which we’ll walk you through if that’s your situation.
- How is this different from a $20 online background check site?
- Those services pull from limited, often outdated databases and frequently return results for the wrong person. A licensed investigator verifies findings against multiple sources and can pursue leads a database search can’t, like people-location work.
- Can you find someone who doesn’t want to be found?
- In many cases, yes. Skip-tracing and people-location work is a core part of what we do, particularly for process serving and background investigations involving someone who has moved or is avoiding contact.
- How long does a background check take?
- A straightforward check can take a few days; cases requiring people-location work or deeper verification take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after the initial consultation.