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We can help you trace a person’s current address
UK Private Investigators have a proven and highly successful track record in tracing addresses for people in the UK and across the world. If you want to trace a person and don’t have their address, try our ‘tracing a person by telephone’ service. Our team of highly experienced UK address tracers have many years of industry experience. Our international address tracers can find any address, anywhere in the world.

Tracing a persons address v finding a persons address
The terms ‘tracing a person’s address’ and ‘finding a person’s address’ do sound similar, we’ll admit, but in truth they often refer to different approaches and purposes in investigative work. Tracing a person’s address is generally a more involved process focused on tracking down a potentially evasive individual. However, finding a person’s address is a simpler verification step, typically used when a person is expected to be reachable and hasn’t concealed their whereabouts.
How we trace a persons address
If you’re wondering how to trace someone by address in the UK and are wondering how private investigators might have more luck than you, it’s through access to databases that are not generally available to the public. By either finding a person’s address, or tracing them using their address, we’re able to return the information you need quickly and, crucially, legally.
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Why trace someone’s address?
Did you know that 98% of our people searches are successfully closed within a 24 hour period?
Before embarking on costly litigation to recover property or money claimed, it is absolutely essential, and entirely cost effective, for you to have the correct address for the person. Simply put, we must find a person’s current address before they can be pursued for a debt.
Our pre-litigation and address tracing service is essential in cases such as debt enforcement.
Or perhaps you need to trace a person because you wish to get back in touch with them. This could be an old friend or family member. Once again, in these cases is it crucial that you obtain an accurate and current address for the person.
We use multiple and accurate sources, and on many occasions, our address tracing team will make discreet local enquiries to confirm an address, prior to reporting. If you don’t have the information needed, we also offer a ‘trace a person by telephone’ service.
What is address tracing?
Address tracing is the process of obtaining a persons current residential address for the purpose of enforcing a debt or getting in touch with an old friend, family member or someone else. We are generally supplied with a name and other details concerning the person. We will then use these details to confirm the person’s current address. In addition to the person’s address, we can usually supply contact numbers, email addresses and other useful information


Our address tracing services
We can trace a person’s address in numerous situations, such as
- Tracing an address for an old friend
- Tracing a debtors address
- Tracing a family member
- Tracing someone who owes you money
- Tracing a missing person
We also regularly work with legal practitioners along with private clients on complex address tracing cases.
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Why would you trace a person’s address?
There are many reasons why you may need to track down someone’s residence. These include but are not limited to:
Debt recovery and collection
You may need to trace a person’s address to locate someone who owes you money. Unfortunately, it’s often the case that debtors become unreachable by moving without updating their contact information, so address tracing becomes a necessity.
Locating tenants who have not paid their rent and/or left damage
Landlords or property managers may use address tracing to find former tenants who have left behind unpaid rent, fees, or property damages. Pursuing compensation or even legal action is pretty tricky without a current address.
Reconnecting with family members or friends
Losing contact with family members, old friends, or distant relatives is more common than you might think, and address tracing can help re-establish these treasured connections.
Serving legal documents
In legal proceedings, it is essential to serve documents to the person’s current address to ensure they are notified of court actions. This includes divorce papers, custody cases, summonses, or court orders.
Conducting background checks for jobs or tenancies
Confirming the address history of potential employees or tenants is a pretty crucial element of background checks for employers and landlords alike.
Finding beneficiaries for estates and wills
Often, beneficiaries are unaware of their inheritance, or may have moved since the will was written; executors and solicitors may therefore need to find their current address to inform them.
How we trace a persons address
If you’re wondering how to trace someone by address in the UK and are wondering how private investigators might have more luck than you, it’s through access to databases that are not generally available to the public. By either finding a person’s address, or tracing them using their address, we’re able to return the information you need quickly and, crucially, legally.
Why hire UKPI?
Suspecting that your home, office, or car is bugged can be both unsettling and frustrating; you need professionals on your side that can provide you with confirmation, and a way forward if bugs are found. With over 28 years of investigative experience, UKPI have both the knowledge and the equipment to find devices that may be spying on you quickly and discreetly. Our bug sweep services are affordable, accessible and, crucially, effective.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to trace someone’s address?
Yes, UKPI can trace the address legally using methods within legal boundaries and that are respectful of privacy laws. This looks like using public records and permissible investigative tools.
Can you trace an address with just a phone number?
Yes, it’s possible to locate an address using a phone number.
How long does it take to trace someone’s address?
The time frame between consultation and a positive result varies based on the information available, but most address tracing cases are completed within a few days to a few weeks.
Can you trace someone’s address if they’ve recently moved?
Yes, we have access to resources that may show recent address updates or other leads even if someone has recently relocated.
Is the address information guaranteed to be accurate?
We’ll always work to verify information through reliable sources, but address accuracy can vary based on the available data and how recent the information is.
Do you need permission from the person to trace their address?
No, permission is not required as long as the investigator uses legal, non-invasive methods that adhere to privacy regulations, which we always do.
How is tracing someone’s address useful in legal cases?
An address is often essential for serving legal documents, initiating proceedings, or locating individuals involved in legal matters.
What if the person is intentionally avoiding being found?
Even if someone is actively evading you, a private investigator can use advanced tools and techniques to locate them legally.
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