Skip Tracing & People Locates
When you have lost touch with someone you have a lawful reason to reach — a missing contact, a lost family member or a person connected to a legal or business matter — OSII uses public-records research and open-source methods to look for a current address or other location lead.
Locate research is conducted by a Colorado Springs–based agency, and every request is checked for lawful purpose before work begins.
What locate research can involve
Address history research
Reviewing publicly available address and residence history to narrow down where someone may be.
Public-record correlation
Matching information across property, court, business and other public records.
Open-source leads
Using social media and other public online information to confirm or update a lead.
Missing-person research
Research support for locating a missing individual or lost family member through public records and OSINT.
Clear documentation
Findings explained so you know what was found, what was not, and what the next lawful step could be.
Getting started with OSII
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Choose how to start
Pick an option below. Services marked GET NOW collect a short intake form before checkout. Others begin with a brief consultation.
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OSII confirms scope and purpose
Before work begins, OSII confirms the scope, the lawful purpose and any required authorization.
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Research and clear findings
OSII researches using lawful, publicly available sources and explains what was found — and what was not.
Choose the option that fits
- $75
Person / Address Locate
- $65
Missing Person / Locate Investigation
Paying for a service does not automatically authorize OSII to begin an investigation. All investigative work is subject to verification of lawful purpose and, where required, appropriate consent or authorization. If a paid assignment cannot legally or appropriately be accepted, OSII will contact you to discuss options.
Skip Tracing & People Locates: common questions
What is skip tracing?
Skip tracing is the process of locating a person whose whereabouts are unknown, using public records and other lawful sources.
Can OSII find anyone?
Not always. Results depend on the information available. OSII will tell you what was found and what was not, and cannot guarantee that a person will be located.
What information should I have ready?
The person’s full name and any known details such as last known city or state, age, former addresses, phone numbers or social media names. The order form lists what is helpful.
Is locate research done in person?
Locate research is carried out through public records and open sources. Contact OSII to discuss service availability.
What if someone is missing and may be in danger?
Contact local law enforcement or emergency services right away. OSII’s research can support a search but does not replace a police report or emergency response.
Related services
- Online Identity Verification & Catfish ResearchIdentity & Profile Research
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- Fraud & Scam InvestigationsFinancial & Digital Fraud
- OSINT & Digital Footprint ResearchOpen-source intelligence investigations.
- Cybercrime InvestigationsDigital forensics and victim support.
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- Colorado Springs Private InvestigatorOSII’s home base and how we serve Colorado.
Not sure which option fits?
Tell OSII what you are trying to find out. There is no payment required to submit an inquiry, and OSII will tell you honestly whether and how it can help.