Skip Tracing & People Location
Skip Tracing Services in New York — We Find People
Whether you need to locate a missing defendant, a key witness, a debtor who has disappeared, or a long-lost family member — PI NY Group's retired NYPD investigators find people. We use professional investigative databases, field investigation, and decades of law enforcement experience to locate individuals throughout New York and across the United States.
48–72hrs
Average turnaround for most cases
20+
Years NYPD investigative experience
100%
Confidential — subject never notified
50+
States covered for nationwide searches
Professional Skip Tracing — Not a Database Subscription
Most online skip tracing tools return the same outdated records available to anyone with a credit card. PI NY Group combines professional investigative databases unavailable to the public, field investigation, and active research to locate people who don't want to be found — or who have simply moved on without leaving a clear trail.
Our investigators have located subjects throughout New York and across the country — defendants who skipped bail, witnesses who moved before trial, debtors who disappeared, and family members who lost contact. We deliver current, verified location information — not a list of old addresses.
Professional databases unavailable to the public
Field investigation and physical verification
Fast turnaround — most cases 48 to 72 hours
Who We Locate
Skip Tracing for Every Situation
01
Defendants & Bail Jumpers
Attorneys and bail bondsmen rely on us to locate defendants who have failed to appear or are avoiding court obligations. We provide current address, employment, and location intelligence fast — before the situation becomes more complicated.
02
Witnesses & Deponents
A witness who has moved, changed jobs, or gone off the grid is not unreachable. We locate witnesses for plaintiff and defense attorneys before discovery deadlines close — and before the other side does.
03
Judgment Debtors
When a judgment debtor has disappeared or relocated, collecting requires finding them first. We provide current location and asset information to support your collection efforts throughout New York and nationwide.
04
Missing Family Members
People searching for estranged relatives, biological family members, or individuals who have lost contact hire us for confidential, professional location investigations handled with care and discretion.
05
Evasive Process Service Subjects
When standard process service fails because the subject is actively avoiding service, we locate current addresses and provide intelligence that allows service to be completed professionally and legally.
06
Insurance Investigation Subjects
Insurance carriers and SIU units request skip tracing when claimants, insured parties, or witnesses become unreachable during a claim investigation. We locate subjects quickly and confidentially.
How We Find People
The Skip Tracing Process
From assignment to verified location — our process is designed to move fast and deliver results you can actually use.
Assignment
You provide the subject's name and whatever identifying information you have — last known address, DOB, SSN, employer, known associates. We review and accept the assignment.
Database Research
Our investigators access professional databases and public records unavailable through consumer tools. We build a current profile of the subject's activity, address history, and connections.
Cross-Reference & Analysis
We cross-reference multiple data sources to identify the most current leads — filtering out outdated records and focusing on active, verifiable information.
Field Verification
When research identifies a probable current location, we verify it through field investigation — confirming the subject is actually present before delivering a report.
Report Delivery
You receive a written report with the verified current address, associated identifiers, and relevant location intelligence — ready for attorney use, process service, or court.
Who Requests Skip Tracing
We work with every party that needs verified location intelligence:
Plaintiff Attorneys
Building personal injury, civil, and collections cases that require locating defendants, witnesses, or judgment debtors.
Defense Attorneys
Locating witnesses, investigating claimants, and finding subjects for independent investigation and deposition.
Insurance Companies
Locating unreachable claimants, insured parties, and witnesses during active claim and fraud investigations.
Private Individuals
Family location, personal matters, and situations where professional and confidential investigation is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you locate someone?
Most cases are completed within 48 to 72 hours. Complex cases involving subjects who are actively avoiding detection may take longer. We communicate throughout the process and provide updates as significant leads develop.
Does the subject know they are being searched?
No. All PI NY Group skip tracing investigations are fully confidential. The subject is never notified that a search is underway, and your identity and purpose are protected throughout the investigation.
What information do I need to provide?
The more information you have, the faster we can work — but we can often begin with just a name and last known address. Date of birth, Social Security number, last known employer, and known associates all help significantly.
Is this legal?
Yes. All PI NY Group investigations are conducted in full compliance with applicable law — including the DPPA, FCRA, and New York State investigative regulations. We are licensed and insured New York State private investigators.
The Investigators
NYPD Investigators Who've Found People for Decades
Cesar Malde and Felix Clase spent careers in the NYPD locating people who did not want to be found — defendants, witnesses, and subjects of criminal investigation. Skip tracing for civil and private matters applies those same professional skills in a new context.
When a subject is difficult to find — when standard tools return nothing useful — the difference is investigative skill, access to the right databases, and the persistence to follow leads until they verify. That is what we bring to every assignment.
- Professional investigative databases unavailable to the public
- Field investigation and physical location verification
- Confidential — subject never knows they're being searched
- Licensed & insured — New York State
Ready to Start Your Search?
Tell us who you're looking for and what you have. We'll tell you honestly what we can do and how fast we can do it.
Confidential · Available 24/7 · New York & Nationwide
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(347) 853-9419
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