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UK Private investigators
Our UK tracing agency service offers unparalleled access to our advanced person trace service, reporting a 98% success rate on discovering the most recent address for all trace inquiries or reverse phone lookup.Unlike the majority of so-called people tracing companies, our tracing service does not simply rely on voting data, which can often be extremely out of date, simply listing a last known address. Instead, we utilise some of the most accurate sources available, which will give you the person’s current or new address – even if the person has only recently moved into a property.
Discover a missing person
Finding a missing person is a challenging task we are often faced with. At UKPI our private investigators use in-house resources, cutting-edge software, access to multiple non-public, official sources, and conduct discreet enquiries to ensure our clients receive reliable results - every time.
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We can trace people nationwide with our network of contacts throughout the country. We can start the person trace with as little information as a full name or last known address, but sometimes, we may require a little more detail.
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Trace a person by telephone
Need help in locating someone? Use our trace a person by telephone service. Our telephone number tracing service will provide you with the name, contact details, and address of the person within a few hours.
Locate a person's assets
Are you seeking help and assistance finding someone’s assets? Do you think they are hiding any assets? Speak to us, and our professional tracing agents will use the in-house resources to locate the hidden assets.
Find a person's address
Haven’t found someone on the electoral roll? We can trace a person within a few hours, find their current address and much more.
Find an address from a telephone number
We can do more than find a person’s address using their telephone number. In addition to providing their name and address, we also include other information free of charge.
Tracing a person vs finding a person
These terms may sound the same, but their meanings, in our investigative world anyway, are slightly different. For us, tracing a person involves gathering information and clues about their whereabouts or background, often through records, social media, or other leads. It’s about following a trail. Finding a person, however, is the process of locating their current physical location or contact information. It focuses more on directly reaching or connecting with the person.In short, tracing is about collecting information, while finding is about pinpointing the person’s location or contact.
Trace a person by name
Trying to find a person with only limited information can seem like a huge task, but with the right tools and techniques, you should find what you’re looking for. Of course, the best and easiest way to find a person, old friend, or estranged family member is to hire the services of an experienced UK tracing agent.
Knowing a few bits of information about the person you are searching for can ensure that we quickly trace the person. To kickstart our people tracing efforts, the information supplied should include the following:
- Their full name, any nicknames they go by or married names they use
- Their date of birth or at least their age if you don’t know the full date of birth
- Any previous addresses that might be associated with them, even if not their current address
- Do they have a family – are they married, or do they have children?
- What business do they work for, or which industry are they known for working in?
- Any email addresses or phone numbers you have for them
- Any other key pieces of information, such as if they play for a local football team or won a sports tournament
How we trace a person
Using online resources like internet search engines can be a useful starting point to help you find a person. If you search for the full name of the person you are looking for, try to see if any of the search results or news articles come up with similarities to the information you already know about them.
For example, if you know that your missing person worked as a roofing contractor and “John Smith roofing services” comes up, it could well be the same person. You can perform similar online searches using social media profiles too.
The electoral roll is free to check through your local borough. The version available to the public does not have the full details of every single person, as the full version is only available to the government. The free edited version may have some useful information within it though.
Finding the right person on your own can be time-consuming. If the methods above are not fruitful, we suggest that you pass your search on to our professional people tracer team.
UK Private Investigators have access to the right tools and numerous private databases, enabling us to find people using very minimal information. We can trace a person by address, trace a person using mobile numbers, or even using just a name. Get in touch with our team today to start finding that missing person – do not simply rely on outdated online sources!
Process of tracing a person
UK Private Investigators have the ability to find people with just a few pieces of information supplied – but it takes skill and experience. We can get started by using only a name, or if you have more specific information, it can give us some additional leads as to where someone might be located. There are several ways in which we can trace a person, but some of the most common include:
- Checking electoral roll data
- Conducting detailed searches of non-public information
- Searching through social media platforms
- Investigating prior addresses, telephone numbers and other data sources
Once we have the relevant information, our team of experienced private detectives will begin carrying out the necessary searches using our own in-house tools and software in addition to other techniques to find a long-lost friend, a family member you lost contact with, or whoever else you are looking for. When looking for someone, we always work with a focus on speed and accuracy so that you can get the answers you need as quickly as possible.
Prices of tracing a person
The costs for finding people can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the amount of work that needs to be carried out by our investigators. We can usually trace someone within a 24-hour period.
We always endeavour to provide a competitive price and will always offer an initial consultation where we can begin gathering the information required for your case. This can be face-to-face, via email, or telephone.
We have extensive experience in private detective work, and have great success in locating people, tracing people and finding missing people. We are committed to providing a first class service combined with value for money for our clients.
Use our numerous databases and expert techniques to find who you’re looking for. Get in touch today to discuss how quickly we can start tracing someone in the UK or abroad.
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Confidential & efficient person tracing services in the UK
UK Private Investigators has over 28 years of experience in the private eye industry, offering discreet, confidential, and affordable people tracing services to anyone who needs them. Our professional tracing agents can easily help you track down an old friend you lost touch with, a long-lost family member or debtors trying to avoid repaying their debts.
Beyond our people tracing service our UK tracing agents can also:
- Track down hidden listening devices with a comprehensive bug sweep
- Conduct some pre-marital investigations
- Perform online dating checks
Call us on 0800 0431754 or contact us to make use of our UK tracing services.
Why would you trace a person?
There are many reasons you might want to trace a person in the UK. These include:
- Debt recovery – someone may owe you money, but you’re struggling to pin them down.
- Legal matters – serving legal documents and tracking down witnesses require up to date contact details.
- Lost contacts – you may yearn to reconnect with old friends or family, but are at a loss as to how to contact them.
- Background checks – for employment and security purposes, finding a person through a background check can shed further light onto a person’s bigger picture.
- Genealogy research – tracing family history or long lost relatives may require you to do some digging on someone.
How we trace a person
At UKPI, we trace a person by using as much information about them as you’re able to give us – this will be shared during or following our initial consultation, when we’ve got the thumbs up to begin the search. We employ some classic investigative techniques alongside our access to online databases that can return further details on a person using just a basic identifier.
Our experience means you won’t be waiting long for the information you need, but while you are, we’ll keep in regular contact to update you on our progress, before providing you with a full report that’s guaranteed for 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to trace a person?
The time we need varies depending on the complexity of the case and the available information, but it can range from a few days to several weeks.
Can I trace a person without their knowledge?
Yes, tracing can often be done discreetly using public records, social media, and other legal methods that do not require the person’s consent.
Do you need the person’s personal information to trace them?
While it’s helpful, even minimal details like a name, last known location, or phone number can help us trace someone.
Is tracing someone legal?
Yes, as long as the methods used are legal and respect privacy rights, such as using public records or non-invasive online searches.
Can tracing someone help find missing persons?
Yes, tracing can assist in locating missing persons, though it may require specialised skills and resources for more complex cases.
What if the person is intentionally hiding?
Even in cases where someone is deliberately evading detection, a UKPI can use advanced techniques to uncover hidden information.
Is tracing a person expensive?
Our costs vary depending on the complexity of the case, but we’ll let you know what you can expect to pay very early on in the process.
Can tracing UKPI take on international cases?
Yes, we can trace a person internationally, though it may require specialised tools and resources to navigate different countries’ laws and databases, and it may take longer, too.
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