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Los Angeles Metro Skip Tracing & People Search

Professional skip tracing throughout greater Los Angeles — serving Downtown LA, Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach, Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, and 88 cities across LA County in .

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Downtown LA Pasadena Burbank Long Beach Glendale San Fernando Valley LAX Area South Bay Hollywood East LA
85%+
Locate Success Rate
24-48
Hour Turnaround
10M+
County Population
20+
Years Experience

Expert Skip Tracing in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the United States, with over 10 million residents spread across 4,751 square miles. From the urban density of Downtown LA to the suburban sprawl of the San Fernando Valley, from the beach communities of the South Bay to the foothill cities of the San Gabriel Valley, locating individuals in LA County requires specialized knowledge of the region’s incredible diversity and complexity.

Our professional people locator services have helped thousands of clients throughout Los Angeles — including attorneys, debt collectors, process servers, landlords, property managers, and everyday individuals — successfully track down people who have relocated, gone off the grid, or become difficult to find. Whether your subject has moved from a Hollywood apartment to a house in Pasadena, relocated from the Valley to Long Beach, or disappeared somewhere in the vast urban landscape of greater LA, our team has the expertise and tools to find them.

LA County Fast Facts: Los Angeles County contains 88 incorporated cities plus unincorporated areas, making it the most complex county in California for skip tracing. With nearly 10 million residents speaking over 200 languages, extreme economic diversity, and constant population movement, professional skip tracing expertise is essential for successful locates.

Los Angeles is a city of transplants — people arrive from across the country and around the world, seeking opportunity in entertainment, tech, healthcare, and countless other industries. This constant churn means database information becomes outdated quickly. Addresses change, people move between neighborhoods, and the sheer scale of the metro area makes locating individuals challenging. That’s why we combine cutting-edge technology with deep local knowledge to deliver accurate, verified results.

Los Angeles Investigation Services

Our comprehensive skip tracing and background investigation services are tailored for the unique characteristics of the Los Angeles market. From the high-rise apartments of Downtown to the single-family neighborhoods of the Valley, from the diverse communities of East LA to the aerospace corridors of the South Bay, we have the tools and expertise to locate your subject.

LA County People Search

Comprehensive searches across all 88 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. Locate current addresses, phone numbers, and associated individuals throughout the county.

Metro LA Skip Tracing

Specialized techniques for LA’s vast urban landscape. Track individuals through dense neighborhoods, suburban developments, and everything in between.

LA Asset Search

Identify real property holdings, vehicle registrations, and business interests across LA County’s diverse real estate market for judgment collection.

Address Verification

Confirm current residential or workplace addresses before attempting service of process in LA Superior Court or federal Central District matters.

Who Uses Our Los Angeles Skip Tracing Services?

Our client base in Los Angeles reflects the diverse reasons people need to locate individuals. We serve both professionals with business needs and everyday individuals protecting themselves and their families.

Legal & Business Professionals

Attorneys & Law Firms

Los Angeles’s massive legal community relies on our skip tracing for litigation support, witness location, asset searches, and serving legal documents. We serve firms from Downtown to Century City to the Valley.

Debt Collection Agencies

Collection agencies throughout Southern California use our services to locate debtors who have skipped out. LA’s size means plenty of places to hide — but we know where to look.

Process Servers

When subjects evade service, our skip tracing locates them quickly. We support process servers throughout LA County’s vast geography with accurate address information.

Landlords & Property Managers

LA’s expensive rental market means significant losses when tenants skip out. We help landlords locate former tenants for debt recovery and legal proceedings.

Entertainment Industry Investigations

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, and our skip tracing services support the unique needs of the industry. We help locate witnesses for entertainment litigation, verify backgrounds for studio security, track down talent for contract enforcement, and support investigations involving the complex web of production companies, talent agencies, and support services that make up Hollywood.

Background Searches for Individuals & Consumers

You don’t have to be a business professional to need accurate information about the people in your life. Our people search and background investigation services help everyday individuals throughout Los Angeles protect themselves, their families, and their finances.

Protect Yourself: Los Angeles attracts dreamers and schemers alike. The city’s size, diversity, and transient population make it easy for people to misrepresent their backgrounds. Romance scams cost Americans over $1.3 billion annually, and LA’s dating scene is particularly vulnerable. Our background searches give you the facts before you commit your heart, your home, or your money.

Dating & Romance Background Checks

Los Angeles’s massive dating scene — from celebrity-studded events to everyday apps — attracts romance scammers looking for targets. Whether you met someone at a Hollywood party, on a dating app, or through LA’s vibrant social scene, our dating background checks help you verify that the person you’re seeing is who they claim to be.

Online Dating Verification

Met someone on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, or Raya? Verify their identity, marital status, and background before meeting in person or taking the relationship further.

Pre-Engagement Checks

Before you say “yes,” make sure you know who you’re committing to. In a city full of people reinventing themselves, verify their actual background.

Romance Scam Investigation

Suspect you’re being catfished or targeted by a romance scammer? We can verify identity claims and help determine if your love interest is legitimate.

Industry Connection Verification

Dating someone who claims Hollywood connections? We can verify their actual industry credentials and history.

Contractor & Home Service Verification

LA’s booming construction market and aging housing stock create endless opportunities for contractor fraud. Earthquake retrofitting, ADU construction, and home renovations often run into six figures. Before you hand over a massive deposit, verify that your contractor is properly licensed with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and has a clean track record.

General Contractors

Verify CSLB licensing, insurance, and track record before signing contracts for major renovations, ADUs, or earthquake retrofitting.

Earthquake Retrofitting

Soft-story retrofitting is required for many LA buildings. Verify that contractors are properly licensed and experienced with seismic work.

ADU & Addition Specialists

ADUs are booming in LA. Verify that contractors building your accessory dwelling unit are properly licensed and experienced.

Business & Investment Verification

Los Angeles’s entrepreneurial culture spans entertainment, tech, fashion, food, and countless other industries. Verify the people behind business opportunities and investments before committing your money.

Business Partner Checks

Before entering a partnership, verify your potential partner’s background, financial history, and any past business failures or legal issues.

Investment Due Diligence

Investigate individuals and companies seeking your investment dollars. LA attracts sophisticated investment scams across many industries.

Vendor Verification

Verify that vendors and suppliers are legitimate, established businesses before signing contracts or making large purchases.

Family & Personal Safety Searches

Caregiver & Nanny Checks

Before trusting someone with your children or elderly parents, verify their background, driving record, and any criminal history.

Neighbor & Roommate Searches

Concerned about a new neighbor? Considering a roommate to help with LA’s high rents? Get background information first.

Family Member Locates

Lost touch with a relative? Need to locate a birth parent, sibling, or extended family member? We can help reconnect families.

Your Privacy Protected: All individual and consumer searches are conducted with complete discretion. Your inquiry is confidential, and the subject of your search will not be notified. We deliver results via secure, encrypted email.

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Los Angeles County Regions & Cities

Our skip tracing services cover all 88 incorporated cities in Los Angeles County, plus extensive unincorporated areas. We’ve organized coverage by region to demonstrate our deep knowledge of LA’s diverse geography.

Downtown & Central LA

  • Downtown Los Angeles
  • Arts District
  • Chinatown
  • Little Tokyo
  • Koreatown
  • Echo Park
  • Silver Lake
  • Los Feliz
  • Atwater Village
  • Elysian Park
  • Lincoln Heights
  • Boyle Heights

Hollywood & Surrounding

  • Hollywood
  • West Hollywood
  • Hollywood Hills
  • Thai Town
  • Hancock Park
  • Larchmont Village
  • Fairfax District
  • Mid-Wilshire
  • Miracle Mile
  • Park La Brea

San Fernando Valley

  • Burbank
  • Glendale
  • North Hollywood
  • Studio City
  • Sherman Oaks
  • Van Nuys
  • Encino
  • Tarzana
  • Woodland Hills
  • Canoga Park
  • Reseda
  • Northridge
  • Granada Hills
  • Sylmar
  • Pacoima
  • Sun Valley
  • Panorama City

San Gabriel Valley

  • Pasadena
  • Arcadia
  • Monrovia
  • Duarte
  • Azusa
  • Glendora
  • San Dimas
  • La Verne
  • Pomona
  • Claremont
  • Covina
  • West Covina
  • Diamond Bar
  • Walnut
  • Rowland Heights
  • Hacienda Heights
  • Temple City
  • San Gabriel
  • Alhambra
  • Monterey Park
  • Rosemead
  • El Monte
  • South El Monte
  • Baldwin Park

Long Beach & Harbor Area

  • Long Beach
  • San Pedro
  • Wilmington
  • Harbor City
  • Carson
  • Signal Hill
  • Lakewood
  • Hawaiian Gardens
  • Cerritos
  • Artesia
  • Bellflower
  • Paramount
  • Compton
  • Lynwood

South Bay

  • Torrance
  • Redondo Beach
  • Hermosa Beach
  • Manhattan Beach
  • El Segundo
  • Hawthorne
  • Lawndale
  • Gardena
  • Lomita
  • Palos Verdes Estates
  • Rancho Palos Verdes
  • Rolling Hills
  • Rolling Hills Estates

LAX & Westchester Area

  • Westchester
  • Playa del Rey
  • Playa Vista
  • Marina del Rey
  • Del Rey
  • Inglewood
  • Lennox
  • LAX Area

South LA & Southeast

  • South Los Angeles
  • Watts
  • Florence-Firestone
  • Huntington Park
  • Bell
  • Bell Gardens
  • Cudahy
  • Maywood
  • Vernon
  • Commerce
  • Montebello
  • Pico Rivera
  • Whittier
  • La Mirada
  • Norwalk
  • Downey
  • South Gate

Foothill & Mountain Communities

La Cañada Flintridge Altadena Sierra Madre Bradbury San Marino South Pasadena La Crescenta Sunland-Tujunga Lake View Terrace Shadow Hills

Santa Clarita Valley

Santa Clarita Valencia Newhall Saugus Canyon Country Stevenson Ranch Castaic Agua Dulce Acton

LA Coverage Note: Los Angeles County’s 88 cities and countless neighborhoods create one of the most complex skip tracing environments in America. Our services cover the entire county, from the beach cities to the desert communities of the Antelope Valley. For Westside luxury areas like Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Santa Monica, see our dedicated Westside LA Skip Tracing page.

Los Angeles Court System & Civil Enforcement

Los Angeles County Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States, with multiple courthouse locations serving different regions. Our skip tracing and asset search services support litigation at all LA County court locations.

Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Central)

Main civil courthouse for unlimited jurisdiction cases, complex litigation, and civil appeals.

111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Burbank Courthouse

Serves Burbank, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, and surrounding areas.

300 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91502

Pasadena Courthouse

Serves Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, and San Gabriel Valley communities.

300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse (Long Beach)

Serves Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and surrounding harbor communities.

275 Magnolia Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802

Torrance Courthouse

Serves South Bay communities including Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Palos Verdes.

825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503

Van Nuys Courthouse East

Serves San Fernando Valley communities.

6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Pomona Courthouse South

Serves eastern LA County including Pomona, Claremont, and surrounding areas.

400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766

U.S. District Court — Central District

Federal civil and criminal matters for Los Angeles County. Located in Downtown LA.

350 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

LA County Sheriff — Civil Enforcement

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Civil Division handles civil enforcement including wage garnishments, bank levies, real property levies, and eviction lockouts. Many LA cities also have their own police departments, but the Sheriff handles civil matters county-wide. Our skip tracing services ensure you have accurate addresses before initiating civil enforcement proceedings.

Why Los Angeles Skip Tracing Requires Local Expertise

Los Angeles County presents unique challenges that require specialized knowledge. Generic national skip tracing services often struggle with LA searches because they don’t understand the region’s distinctive characteristics.

Extreme Population Diversity

Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities on Earth, with residents from every country and speaking over 200 languages. Ethnic enclaves, immigrant communities, and cultural neighborhoods each have unique characteristics that affect skip tracing. Understanding these communities helps us locate individuals more effectively.

Urban Density & Complexity

LA County contains over 10 million people across 88 cities and countless neighborhoods. The urban density creates challenges — individuals can easily relocate across neighborhood or city lines while remaining in the LA area. Understanding the geography and relationships between communities is essential.

Entertainment Industry Dynamics

Hollywood brings unique skip tracing challenges. Entertainment industry workers may use stage names, frequently change addresses, maintain multiple residences, or use business managers for all personal affairs. We understand these dynamics and know how to navigate them.

Constant Population Churn

Los Angeles is a city of transplants and transients. People arrive seeking opportunity, move between neighborhoods as circumstances change, and sometimes leave for other markets. This constant churn means database information becomes outdated quickly, requiring professional verification.

“LA’s size and diversity make skip tracing incredibly challenging. This team understands the city — they’ve found people in Downtown high-rises, Valley single-family homes, and everywhere in between. Their success rate is remarkable.”
— Collections Attorney, Downtown Los Angeles

Our Los Angeles Skip Tracing Process

Submit Your Request

Provide whatever identifying information you have — name, last known address, date of birth, SSN, or any other details. Submit via our secure online portal, email, or phone. The more information you provide, the faster and more accurate our search will be.

Database Research

Our investigators access multiple professional databases including credit header data, California DMV records, utility records, and proprietary skip tracing databases. We cross-reference information across sources to identify the most current data available.

Analysis & Verification

Raw database results are analyzed by experienced investigators who identify patterns, spot inconsistencies, and determine which information is most likely to be current and accurate. We verify addresses through multiple methods before including them in reports.

Secure Report Delivery

Receive your comprehensive skip tracing report via secure email, typically within 24-48 hours. Reports include confidence levels for each piece of information and are formatted for easy reading and immediate action.

Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles

How much does Los Angeles skip tracing cost?
Our skip tracing fees vary based on the complexity of the search and information needed. Basic skip traces start at competitive rates. Contact us or visit our order page for current pricing. We offer volume discounts for clients with regular skip tracing requirements.
How long does an LA County skip trace take?
Most Los Angeles skip traces are completed within 24-48 hours. Simple searches with good identifying information may be completed same-day. More complex searches for subjects who have deliberately hidden their trail may take longer. Rush service is available.
Can I order a background check on someone I’m dating?
Yes. Many individuals use our services to verify information about romantic partners, especially those met through online dating or LA’s social scene. We can check for criminal history, marital status, prior addresses, and other relevant information.
Will the person know I searched for them?
No. Our searches are conducted using database research and public records. The subject of your search is not contacted or notified in any way. Your inquiry is completely confidential.
Can you find someone who works in the entertainment industry?
Yes. We understand the unique challenges of locating entertainment industry workers, including stage names, multiple residences, and the use of business managers. We have experience locating talent, crew members, and industry professionals.
Do you cover all of LA County?
Yes. We provide skip tracing throughout all 88 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. We also cover surrounding counties including Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. For Westside luxury areas, see our dedicated Beverly Hills/Santa Monica page.
Can you help verify a contractor before I hire them?
Absolutely. We can research contractors to verify CSLB licensing, check for complaints and lawsuits, identify the actual owners, and uncover red flags before you sign a contract. This is especially important for earthquake retrofitting and ADU construction.
What if I only have limited information about someone?
We can often locate individuals with minimal starting information. A name and approximate location, a phone number, an email address, or even a photo can sometimes be enough to begin a search. Contact us to discuss your situation.

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Why Choose Us for Los Angeles Skip Tracing

20+ Years Experience

Serving attorneys, debt collectors, process servers, and individuals since 2004. We’ve located thousands of subjects throughout Los Angeles and nationwide.

85%+ Success Rate

Our multi-database approach and investigative expertise deliver results. When others fail to find your subject, we often succeed.

Fast Turnaround

Most LA County skip traces completed in 24-48 hours. Rush service available for time-sensitive legal and collection matters.

Fully Compliant

FCRA, GLBA, DPPA, and California privacy law compliant. We only provide information for permissible purposes as required by law.

Los Angeles County’s massive size, incredible diversity, and constant population movement make professional skip tracing essential. Whether you’re a professional pursuing a judgment debtor or an individual verifying a new romantic interest, our team has the expertise, technology, and local knowledge to deliver results.

Order your search today. Fast turnaround and competitive pricing for all Los Angeles County skip tracing and background search services. Professionals and individuals throughout Southern California trust us — you can too.

Serving Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Torrance, Pomona, El Monte, Downey, Norwalk, West Covina, Inglewood, Carson, Whittier, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, Monrovia, Alhambra, Monterey Park, South Gate, Compton, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, and all 88 cities throughout Los Angeles County, California.