Tracing

CollectEngageTrace

Finding What Others Can’t

It’s not just what we do, it’s in our DNA

Are you looking for someone? Finding them doesn’t have to give you a headache. Our tracing services give you accurate, up-to-date info, from automated searches to in-depth field investigations. Every lead is double-checked, verified, and delivered ready to act on. Save time, make confident decisions, and get results that actually deliver.

Explore our Tracing Products

Automated Consumer Batch Trace

Our Automated Consumer Batch Trace makes the process fast, accurate, and stress-free. By automatically cross-checking against all three major credit reference agencies, it delivers reliable new address details and ensures every result is fully validated.

Each search goes through extra checks, PAF cleansing before and mortality screening after, even registered landline information where available. The result? Data you can actually trust.

What makes it even better is our unique colour-coded Trace Score. It tells you where to put your effort first, so you’re not chasing your own tail. It’s not just about finding people; it’s about making the right next move. Automated Consumer Batch Tracing has a rapid turn around time no matter the size of the batch, it puts actionable insight in your hands so you can connect, check, and decide with confidence. It’s as simple as that.

Verified Manual Desktop Trace

Need a more detailed look? Sometimes that needs a real pair of eyes.

The Verified Manual Desktop Trace is where experience meets know-how. Our trace specialists use detailed investigative techniques and trusted databases to deliver verified results.

We don’t just take the info at face value, we go further with every case. Our team attempts direct verbal verification, engaging with the subject or knowledgeable third parties to ensure the accuracy of every result. You’ll receive no less than two independent forms of verification for new information, giving you the confidence to act decisively.

Verified Manual Desktop Trace is designed for dependable results, with the assurance of working alongside specialists committed to your success.

Verified Manual Desktop Trace with Full Report

Want the full picture? Choose our Verified Manual Desktop Trace with Full Report service. This includes all the expert research and careful verification of the standard Verified Manual Desktop Trace, plus a two-page report summarising every detail.

You’ll get verified addresses, new phone numbers, updated email details, and all supporting evidence gathered during the investigation. Nothing is left out.

Our trace specialists dig deep, giving you info you can actually use. It’s not just about data, it’s about insights that can shape future strategies. This service gives you everything you need to move forward with certainty.

Field Investigation

Some cases need boots on the ground, and that’s where Field Investigation comes in. Our partnered field investigation officers can visit the last known or newly identified addresses. Conducting in-person visits delivers results you just can’t get from behind a desk.

Whether you require discreet enquiries or arranged interviews, our team is trained to gather critical information, professionally and carefully. They can trace assets, confirm property details with Land Registry-backed evidence, and locate vehicles or goods related to your enquiries.

Every case concludes with a detailed, fully compiled field report, equipping you with actionable insights to drive your decisions forward. Thorough, real-world verification and a level of confidence only face-to-face investigation can provide.

Data Enhancement Gateway

Give your tracing and collection process a boost with the Data Enhancement Gateway. This service takes the information you already have and enriches it with fresh, actionable data. Everything from up-to-date phone numbers and email addresses, to employment details, homeownership checks, and public records like CCJs, IVAs, and bankruptcies.

With this service you get meaningful, reliable information delivered quickly and accurately, helping your business stay one step ahead. The Data Enhancement Gateway isn’t just about more data, it’s about smarter data, ready to work for you.

Automated Commercial Batch Trace

Stay ahead in the business world with the Automated Commercial Batch Trace. Designed for companies handling both Limited and Non-Limited businesses, this service quickly pulls up-to-date contact details for key decision-makers, helping you connect with the right people, at the right time.

It goes beyond names and numbers. You’ll see trading status, directors’ details, financial health, and any signs of administration, liquidation, or bankruptcy. Our platform links individuals across multiple businesses and trading names, creating a complete commercial profile in moments.

With the Automated Commercial Batch Trace, your outreach becomes faster, smarter, and more effective. It’s the reliable, comprehensive business intelligence you need to make confident decisions and get results. No faff, just solid information you can act on.

Automated Occupier Trace with Manual Verification

Do you require confirmation of the current occupants of a property, or of those who resided there during a specific period? Our Automated Occupier Trace with Manual Verification makes it simple. We start with a smart, automated search to gather potential occupier details, then our experienced trace specialists manually verify every lead to ensure the information is accurate and reliable.

You get confirmed occupier names, up-to-date contact details where possible, and supporting information to help you make the right next move. Every trace goes through thorough validation, no guesswork, no surprises, just actionable results you can trust.

It’s perfect for situations where the people at a property aren’t known to your records, providing dependable information and helping you decide on the best course of action.

Our Proprietary System

UK Search built a sophisticated proprietary trace engine, seamlessly connected to leading credit agencies and essential data sources to deliver tailored tracing solutions

UK Search has developed its own proprietary trace engine On-Line Tracing (OLT) which in turn has direct interfaces to the major Credit Reference Agencies; Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. We also have interface access to several of our data sources allowing seamless retrieval of data. OLT has the ability to match against postal addresses and death registers, and has direct links to a range of SME data sources to aid the commercial tracing process. By having our own custom-built tracing engine, we can facilitate any and all bespoke data and trace requests.

Over 1 Million Traces Per Year

Experience industry-leading accuracy and reliability with our flexible trace services

More Than Tracing

Alongside tracing, we provide additional services designed to give you insight before taking the next step. These tools will help you assess the strength of a case and give an indication of the likelihood of recovery. It’s about making informed, confident decisions, not taking unnecessary risks.

Land Registry Tracing

We offer expert Land Registry tracing services to help streamline your debt recovery efforts. Our service allows you to pinpoint property assets linked to individuals or businesses, providing a clear view of potential recovery options. This valuable tool ensures you focus on the right targets, saving both time and resources in your pursuit of outstanding debts.

With access to accurate, up-to-date property records, we help you identify real estate holdings and verify ownership details, allowing for more efficient and effective debt collection. Trust our Land Registry tracing to enhance your recovery process, minimize uncertainty, and increase your success rate.

Employment Trace

Get reliable insights with our Employment Trace service, designed to verify current employment status quickly and accurately. It combines advanced internet searches, social media checks, and expert telephone enquiries with subjects, third parties, and employers.

Whether the result confirms current employment or verified unemployment, every outcome is a positive result for your decision-making process.

Partner with us for up-to-date employment information you can trust, delivered efficiently and with confidence.

Residency Check

Start smarter: identify high-confidence addresses before you begin tracing.

Before you dive into tracing, get a clear picture with our Residency Check. This handy tool acts as your first step in the debt recovery process or as a stand alone product, showing the likelihood that an individual actually resides at a given address. Our scoring system keeps it simple:

We gather data from multiple resources to give a full view of residency. By identifying high-confidence addresses early, you can focus your efforts where they’re most likely to succeed, reduce wasted time on unnecessary tracing, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Starting with accurate residency scoring means every trace starts on the right foot.

Other services

Complex Case Management

Our service expertly handles intricate, high-stakes conflicts involving multiple parties or legal complexities.

Complex Case Management

Data Enhancement

Enhanced accuracy through multi-source data verification

Data Enhancement

Litigation

A full end to end managed service that utilises predictive data, proactive contact and strategic legal partnerships.

Litigation

Outsource Projects

Streamline credit control and customer engagement with brand-aligned outsourcing.

Outsource Projects

Debt Collection

Comprehensive debt collection solutions for both businesses and individuals

Debt Collection

We have a range of services to suit any need.

Helping hundreds of clients and millions of customers, we service a diverse portfolio of regulated and un-regulated partners including sectors in utilities, housing, telecoms, education and more.

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