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Trace a Person
Tracing a person – whether for legal, personal, or financial reasons – requires a careful balance of accuracy, discretion, and legal compliance. Whether you’re trying to locate a missing respondent, trace a debtor, or find someone for personal reasons, a failed trace can stall proceedings or complicate outcomes.
Why Choose Our Process Servers for Divorce Petitions
At Process Serve UK, our ex-police tracing specialists use lawful, intelligence-led methods to locate individuals quickly and efficiently.
With years of investigative experience, we provide reliable, confidential tracing services that get results.
If you need to trace a person and want it done professionally and legally, send us a WhatsApp, call 07545 075359, or complete the form.
Fixed Fee
No hidden charges or added extras for mileage or out-of-hours.
24/7 Service
85% of our 1st attempts are successful, and up to 3 attempts included in the fee.
ex-Police Officers
Unique and established network of national and international ex-Police Officers.
Comply with CPR
Since 2010, Process Serve UK has strictly operated in accordance with the CPR.
Why Use Our Tracing Service & Tracing Agents
Using our experienced and professional process servers at Process Serve UK to trace a person ensures that the search is conducted professionally, ethically and in accordance with all legal requirements. This is particularly important when the purpose of the trace is related to legal proceedings, as it helps to maintain the integrity of the process and protect the client’s interests.
Utilising Specialist Expertise to Help You Find People
Our tracing agents have access to specialist resources and databases to effectively trace a person, even when they have taken deliberate steps to conceal their location. This expertise significantly increases the likelihood of a successful trace compared to relying on standard search methods.
Fast Turnaround Times to Support Urgent Matters
We understand that in many cases, time is of the essence. Our tracing service is designed to deliver results quickly and efficiently without compromising on quality or compliance. Whether it’s for a court deadline or a time-sensitive legal matter, our team works diligently to provide the information you need, when you need it.
Discreet & Confidential Tracing
All our tracing activities are carried out with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. We recognise the sensitive nature of locating individuals and take every measure to protect both your privacy and that of the subject being traced. This careful, respectful approach ensures minimal disruption while achieving the best possible outcome.
Ensuring Legal Compliance
We conduct all tracing activities in full compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR. This ensures that the trace is carried out ethically and that the information obtained is handled responsibly and lawfully.
Providing Accurate & Reliable Results
Our tracing agents are committed to delivering accurate and reliable trace results. When instructed to trace a person, we verify all findings thoroughly to ensure their validity, giving you the confidence to move forward with your legal or personal matter fully informed.
FAQs About the Use of a Tracing Agent
What does 'tracing a person' involve?
Tracing a person involves locating an individual whose whereabouts are currently unknown, such as family or friends tracing. This could be for legal purposes, such as serving court documents or recovering debts, or for personal reasons. Our team uses lawful and proven investigative methods to locate individuals accurately and discreetly.
Who typically uses your tracing services?
We work with solicitors, local authorities, landlords, businesses, and private individuals to locate people. Whether it’s tracing a missing respondent in a court case, locating a former tenant, or finding someone for personal reasons, our tracing services are tailored to meet your specific needs.
What information do you need to start a trace?
The more details you can provide to help us trace a person, the better. We typically ask for the individual’s full name, last known address, date of birth (if known), and any other relevant details such as phone numbers, email addresses, or social media profiles. However, don’t worry if your information is limited, as our experienced team is skilled at tracing individuals even with minimal data.
How long does a trace take?
Many traces are completed within 24 to 72 hours, depending on the complexity of the case and the quality of information provided. We also offer urgent and same-day tracing services when required.
Is tracing someone legal?
Yes. All of our tracing work is carried out legally and ethically, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Our ex-police investigators are trained in lawful investigative practices, ensuring all traces are conducted with the highest professional standards.
Will I receive proof once the person is located?
Our experienced team uses professional, legal techniques to locate and serve even evasive respondents. If necessary, we can also provide evidence for a court application for substituted service or deemed service.
Will I get proof that the documents were served?
Absolutely. Once the trace is complete, we provide a detailed report confirming the individual’s current address and any other relevant findings. If the trace is for legal service, our process servers can then use this information to deliver documents appropriately.
What Happens During a Trace?
1. Initial Enquiry
You contact us with your tracing request. We’ll ask for any information you have about the person you’re trying to locate, such as their name, last known address, date of birth, or any identifying details. All information is handled confidentially.
2. Case Review & Quote
Our team assesses the information provided and advises you on the likelihood of a successful trace. We’ll provide a clear, no-obligation quote, along with expected timeframes based on the complexity of the case.
3. Investigation Begins
Once instructed, our ex-police investigators begin the trace using a range of lawful investigative methods. This may include database checks, open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media analysis, and other specialist techniques.
4. Ongoing Monitoring (If Required)
If the individual is known to be transient or evasive, we may continue to monitor activity or conduct further checks to confirm their current location. Our goal is to ensure accuracy and reliability.
5. Confirmation of Location
Once we’ve positively identified and confirmed the person’s current address, we prepare a trace report detailing our findings. If we cannot locate the person, we provide a report outlining the steps taken and any relevant observations.
6. Optional Follow-Up Services
If the trace is for legal purposes, such as serving court papers, we can seamlessly pass the case to our in-house process serving team to ensure timely and compliant delivery of documents.
Law Abiding Process Servers for Any Legal Document
Bankruptcy Petition
Has the Court determined the debtor is unable to pay its debts? We will deliver the sealed bankruptcy petition to the debtor within 24 hours of receiving your instruction, and the clock will start ticking for the debtor to pay, come to an arrangement, or dispute it.
Break Notices
Have the circumstances changed and require a break from the contract, whether for the landlord or the tenant? As long as the contract has a break clause, and the applicant satisfies the conditions, once served, the break notice period countdown starts.
Catfish Investigator
Suspect you are speaking to someone who is not who they claim? You could be catfished. As ex-Police Officers, we have extensive investigative experience along with a toolbox of techniques to catch the catfish. Let’s validate your intuition.
Divorce Petition
Have you filed a divorce petition, or as it is now known, an application for divorce order? To ensure the other spouse, the respondent, receives the divorce order, you can instruct Process Serve UK to personally deliver it, and provide proof of service.
N39 Orders
Has the Court ordered your debtor to attend for questioning about their means to understand how they should pay the debt? Process Serve UK will efficiently deliver the order, provide proof, and save time and resources, to get you paid sooner.
Non-Molestation Orders
Do you require a non-molestation order to be served? Process Serve UK will help protect the applicant’s safety and well-being as soon as possible by serving the order within 24 hours of being instructed, along with providing proof of service.
Occupation Orders
Do you require an occupation order to be served? Process Serve UK is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the applicant and their children in the family home. We will serve the order within 24 hours of your instruction.
Prohibited Steps Orders
Is there a prohibited steps orders against a parent or individual with parental responsibility? At Process Serve UK, we will deliver the order within 24-hours, provide proof of service, making it easier to hold to respondent accountable for any breach.
Section 21 Notices
Do you require a “no-fault eviction” notice to be served? At Process Serve UK, we will deliver it within 24-hours, and in the event that the tenant does not leave by the specified date, our proof of service assists in obtaining a possession order from the Court.
Statutory Demands
Do you require a statutory demand on an individual or company to be served for non-payment? Process Serve UK will serve the demand within 24 hours to start the 21-day countdown for you to receive payment or an arrangement with the debtor.
Trace a Person
Do you require the whereabouts of a person? At Process Serve UK, we are ex-Police Officers with extensive investigative experience. With a variety of techniques and tools at our disposal, we can successfully locate an individual in question.
Winding Up Petition
Do you require a winding up petition to be served on a customer registered as a company? At Process Serve UK, we will serve it to the director, secretary, or at its registered address, within 24-hours and supply proof of service such as a certificate or affidavit.
