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Debtor tracing & skip tracing

Locate a debtor so the next step can begin.

Need to locate someone who owes money or find an address to support service of documents? We assess debtor tracing enquiries for individuals, businesses, solicitors and process servers, using relevant research tools and authorised information sources.

Start with a short enquiry. We assess suitability and agree the scope and price before payment.

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Does this feel familiar?

The last address is old. The next step needs a lead.

An address has gone stale and your solicitor or process server cannot take the next step without a better lead.

What we can clarify

We assess the debt-related purpose and lawful sources, then report supported location leads and the uncertainty around them.

Ask about debtor tracing

Your first message can be brief. Choose how we can reply safely. We will explain whether this service fits before asking for documents or payment.

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When this may help

  • A debtor has moved and their current address is unknown.
  • Your solicitor or process server needs location enquiries before attempting service.
  • You need to check whether last-known address details are still relevant.

What you receive

  • Assessment of the debt-related purpose, authority and available identifiers
  • Agreed research using relevant public records and authorised specialist sources
  • Written findings identifying potential address leads, supporting information and uncertainty
  • An agreed disclosure pathway to you or your authorised solicitor or process server

A considered approach

This service is tracing to support document service. It does not include serving documents, debt collection or legal advice. An address lead is not a guarantee of current residence or successful service. We confirm the scope and appropriate recipient before research or disclosure.

We agree the scope and price before work. Additional enquiries require your approval.

Your starting options

Compare the scope before choosing a check.

Lawful Locate — Initial Search

A carefully assessed search for a legitimate purpose.

Assessment required

  • One person with sufficient last-known details
  • Human assessment of purpose and disclosure
  • A bounded initial research scope
  • A written outcome, including inconclusive findings

$295including GST

Subject to agreed scope

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Your enquiry is assessed before an invitation to complete your brief. Scope and price are agreed before payment.

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What to prepare

Explain the debt-related purpose and your authority to request the search. After assessment, provide relevant identifiers, dated last-known details and the nominated solicitor or process server through the agreed briefing process.

Agree the scope before payment

Suitable desktop tracing enquiries can be assessed across Australia. The scope identifies the research, report and authorised recipient. Document service, debt collection and legal advice are separate from tracing.

Prepare for tracing before document service

Before you decide

Answers to the questions that shape your brief.

Can you help with skip tracing in Sydney or Melbourne?

Yes. We assess suitable debt-related desktop tracing enquiries in Sydney and Melbourne, as part of our Australia-wide service. Explain the purpose, your authority and any document-service deadline. We agree the research scope and report recipient before work. Field attendance and process serving are separate from the desktop package.

What are skip tracing services?

Skip tracing is research to locate someone whose current whereabouts are unknown. For debt-related enquiries, PartnerCheck assesses the purpose, your authority and the available identifiers, then researches potential location leads within an agreed scope. The result is a findings report, not a guarantee of a current address, successful document service or debt recovery.

Can you assess a skip tracing enquiry in Brisbane?

Yes. We assess suitable Brisbane and Australia-wide desktop tracing enquiries for individuals, businesses, solicitors and process servers. Explain the debt-related purpose and any deadline when you enquire. We confirm the research scope, intended recipient and total cost before payment. Field attendance and serving documents are separate from the desktop tracing service.

Can you find an address before a process server attends?

We assess lawful location research for a debt-related purpose and report any supported address leads. Provide your authority, relevant identifiers and dated last-known information. We agree whether findings will be supplied to you, your solicitor or your process server.

Does debtor tracing include serving documents?

No. The tracing package covers the agreed research and findings. Process serving, debt recovery and legal advice are separate. Your solicitor or process server should assess the next step and any requirements for valid service.

What if an address cannot be confirmed?

You receive the findings and limitations of the agreed research, including whether a lead remains uncertain. A search does not guarantee a current address, successful service or recovery of money. Any wider search needs a new agreed scope.

What information should I prepare?

Prepare the person’s name, relevant identifiers, last-known address and the dates those details were current. Explain the debt-related purpose, your authority and the intended recipient. Send supporting documents only through the agreed secure briefing process.

  1. Choose your starting point.

    Explore the checks or speak with us about the question you need answered.

  2. Agree the right scope.

    Every enquiry receives a personal assessment. If suitable, we send a single-use invitation for your brief and documents.

  3. Confirm your brief and price.

    Complete your brief and uploads. We then confirm the scope and total for your approval before payment through your portal.

  4. Understand the findings.

    Receive clear reporting that explains the evidence, uncertainty and limits.

Ready to clarify the question?

A short, private enquiry is enough to start. We will check suitability and explain the next step.

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