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What Is Skip Tracing?

Need to locate a person quickly and lawfully?
The Find Group provides Skip Tracing services across Australia for legal, corporate, and private clients who require verified information, not guesses. Led by a former Police Detective, our team delivers fast, compliant, and evidence-based results for every lawful purpose.

Licensed & insured Australia-wide
Fixed-fee pricing
Rapid turnaround
Confidential service

Skip tracing is the lawful process of locating a person’s current address or contact details using verified databases, digital intelligence, investigative, and skip techniques.
Unlike basic online searches, professional skip tracing relies on cross-checked data sources and trained analysts to ensure accuracy and privacy compliance.

Common lawful purposes include:

Serving court documents
Locating beneficiaries for estate or probate matters
Finding debtors or missing directors
Supporting civil or commercial litigation
Welfare or duty-of-care checks

In brief: Skip Tracing Australia helps you find people fast—lawfully, discreetly, and accurately.

Why People Use Our Skip Tracing Services

Our service was built for professionals who cannot afford uncertainty. We understand evidentiary standards, court deadlines, and data-privacy laws.

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Track down witnesses, respondents, or former directors for proceedings.

Divorce & Family Law

Locate spouses or parents for service of court documents and custody matters.

Finance, Insolvency & Debt Recovery

Identify debtors and guarantors to support enforcement or settlement.

Probate & Beneficiary Location

Find missing heirs or beneficiaries to finalise estate administration.

Duty of Care & Welfare Checks

Where authorised, confirm the well-being of individuals through lawful means.

Designed for Legal & High-Stakes Matters

Our service was built for professionals who cannot afford uncertainty. We understand evidentiary standards, court deadlines, and data-privacy laws.

Professionally Trusted

Trusted by law firms, insurers, government departments, and corporates nationwide. Every investigation is handled with the same rigour expected in police or court proceedings.

Experienced & Creative Thinkers

Led by a former Police Detective with 20 years of field experience, our team combines analytical rigour with real-world intuition to solve even complex cases.

Proven Results

Over 90% success rate in standard cases, with same-day turnarounds available for urgent matters.

Which Skip Trace Is Right for You?

Not every search requires the same depth of investigation. Choose the skip trace package that fits your needs, from quick address confirmation to advanced, multi-source locates for complex or high-stakes cases.Indicative pricing only. Final fees depend on scope and data availability.

Quick Trace

Basic residential indicator & contact confirmation

Routine matters

Standard Trace

Multi-source verification & cross-checked contacts

Legal & corporate matters

Advanced Trace

Complex or interstate cases with digital footprint analysis

High-value litigation

Our Methods – Lawful & Evidence-Based

skip tracing methods combine lawful data access, advanced OSINT research, and digital intelligence to deliver verified results. Each search is evidence-based, privacy-compliant, and cross-checked to ensure accuracy, reliability, and full compliance with Australian investigative and privacy laws.

Data & OSINT Research

We access lawfully available databases, corporate registers, and public records to build verified profiles.

Digital Footprint Analysis

Our digital investigators examine social and online activity within platform guidelines—no pretexting or deception.

Field Intelligence (Where Lawful)

On-the-ground inquiries for residential confirmation and asset validation.

Corroboration & Confidence Levels

Every result is graded for accuracy before reporting, so you know exactly what can be relied on.

Compliance & Ethics

Fully compliant with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles. No harassment, no misrepresentation.

Compliance in Australia, Our Legal Obligations

Skip Tracing Australia operates under strict licensing requirements and ethical codes. All investigations must have a lawful purpose, and client authority is verified before commencement.

We adhere to:

Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) & APPs
State and Territory surveillance legislation
Secure data storage and encrypted communications
Limited data retention for audit purposes only

Your information and subject data are handled with strict confidentiality at every step.

Coverage – Australia Wide

We operate nationally through licensed agents across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT, and the Northern Territory.
Wherever you are in Australia, our investigators can lawfully locate the person you need.

What We Need to Start

Your Details: Name, firm or organisation, contact number, email.
Subject Details: Full name, date of birth (if known), last known address, aliases, identifiers.
Lawful Purpose: Brief reason for the search (e.g. court order, probate, debt recovery).
Upload Supporting Documents
Court orders, correspondence, or previous investigation notes.

Ready to begin? Use our secure portal to upload your request and receive a quote within hours.

Can Debt Collectors Use Skip Tracing?

Absolutely. It’s perfect for finding anyone who owes money.

Do Landlords Need Skip Tracing?

Yes, especially when tenants leave without paying rent or damage property.

Can Lawyers Benefit from Skip Tracing?

They can use it to find witnesses for court cases and to assist in the process of serving various types of legal documents.

Why Would Someone Hire a Private Investigator for Skip Tracing?

There are many reasons for hiring a Private Investigator. These may be personal matters, criminal activity, safety concerns, or harassment cases. It may be necessary for information to be established prior to the matter being taken to the police. It may also be necessary for you to establish whether an offence has actually been committed. Not everything is simple, and you may require a Private Investigator to advise you, even if nothing else.

Is Skip Tracing Used to Find Lost Friends or Family?

Yes, people also use it to reconnect with loved ones; previous employees and family.

How long does skip tracing take?

Most cases are resolved within two to four business days; urgent matters can be completed within 24 hours.

How much does skip tracing cost?

We offer fixed fees based on case complexity — no hidden charges or hourly billing.

Is skip tracing legal in Australia?

Yes, when conducted by licensed investigators for a lawful purpose and in accordance with privacy laws.

What information do you need from me?

At minimum: full name, last known address, and a lawful reason for the trace.

Will the person know they’re being traced?

No. All searches are confidential and non-intrusive.

Do you trace internationally?

Yes — through our verified partners for cross-border matters.

Our Experienced Investigators work closely with you to deliver the outcome you need.

Use the confidential contact form to arrange a private consultation — we’ll listen carefully and provide expert guidance tailored to your requirements.

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