Skip Tracing Services

Locate People Fast for Successful Service

Professional skip tracing to find current addresses, employment information, and contact details. Our database searches have a 95% success rate in locating people with outdated or unknown addresses, typically within 24-48 hours.

Find People When Addresses Are Outdated or Unknown

Skip tracing is the process of locating individuals whose current address is unknown, outdated, or incomplete. Whether someone moved without notice, is avoiding service, or you simply have old information, Ranworks skip tracing services help you find current locations so your legal matters can move forward.

Our team uses comprehensive database searches, public records, proprietary databases, and investigative techniques to locate current addresses, employment information, vehicle registrations, property ownership, and accurate contact details.

When You Need Skip Tracing
Subject moved and left no forwarding address
Mail returned as undeliverable
Address on file is outdated
Person actively avoiding service
Debtor disappeared after judgment
Witness relocated and can’t be found
Divorce defendant left the state
Former business partner’s location unknown

Skip Tracing Pricing

Affordable, fast, and accurate location services to help find hard-to-locate individuals anywhere in California or nationwide.

California Skip Tracing

$75 Flat Fee
  • Comprehensive database search
  • Public records research
  • Current address location
  • Employment information (when available)
  • Phone numbers (when available)
  • Vehicle registration (when available)
  • Property ownership records
  • Detailed report of findings

Results Timeline: Skip traces typically complete within one to two weeks, depending on case complexity.
Success Rate: 95%+ success rate in finding current addresses for subjects with some identifying information.
Bundle with Process Serving: Skip tracing plus process serving combined for seamless service. Once we locate the address, we immediately assign a process server. Many law firms bundle these services for difficult-to-find subjects.

How Skip Tracing Works

Step 1

Provide Information

Call 888-636-0293 or email info@ranworks.com with the person's full name and at least one identifier like last known address, date of birth, or Social Security Number. Additional details such as aliases, phone numbers, or relatives help improve accuracy.

Step 2

We Conduct the Search

Our team searches national databases, public records, DMV files, employment records, utility connections, and phone databases. We use multiple sources to locate current addresses, verify information, and find contact details that give you actionable results for your case.

Step 3

You Receive Results

Within one to two weeks, we provide a detailed report with current address, confidence level, phone numbers, employment information, and property records. We charge $75 for research conducted. Our 95% success rate delivers actionable location information you need.

Step 4

Immediate Service (Optional)

Once we locate the address, we can immediately proceed with process serving. No delays or additional coordination needed. Skip trace in the morning, serve documents in the afternoon. Seamless transition from locating to serving saves you valuable time.

Skip Tracing FAQ

FAQ

Answers to common questions about our skip tracing services

How much information do you need to find someone?

Minimum requirement: Full name plus at least one additional identifier (last known address, date of birth, or Social Security Number). The more information you provide, the faster and more accurate the results.

What if you can't find the person?

We charge our standard skip tracing fee of $75 regardless of outcome. Our 95% success rate means we locate actionable information in nearly all cases. When we run a skip trace, we bill for the research conducted.

Is skip tracing legal?

Yes, when conducted for permissible purposes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). Legal document service, judgment enforcement, and litigation are permissible purposes. We comply with all federal and state privacy laws.

Do you find people who are actively hiding?

Our success rate is high even for people avoiding creditors or service. We use multiple database sources and investigative techniques. However, people using false identities or living off-grid are much harder to locate.

Can I use skip tracing for non-legal purposes?

Our services are specifically for legal purposes: process serving, judgment enforcement, litigation support, and attorney representation. We do not provide skip tracing for personal matters, stalking, harassment, or non-legal uses.

How current is the address information?

We provide the most recent information available in databases, typically updated within 30–90 days. We include move-in dates when available and note confidence levels for addresses.