🔍 New York Skip Tracing Services
Professional People Location & Judgment Enforcement Support
Need to locate someone in New York? Our professional skip tracing services help attorneys, judgment creditors, and businesses find people throughout the Empire State—from New York City and Long Island to Buffalo, Albany, and every county across New York.
🎯 Professional Skip Tracing Services in New York
People Locator Skip Tracing provides comprehensive investigation and people-finding services throughout New York. Whether you’re a Manhattan attorney trying to enforce a judgment, a Buffalo process server searching for an evasive defendant, or a Syracuse business owner tracking down someone who owes you money, our professional investigators have the tools and expertise to locate them.
New York presents unique skip tracing challenges. As the fourth most populous state with nearly 20 million residents, New York combines the massive New York City metropolitan area (over 8 million in NYC alone), Long Island’s suburban communities, the state capital of Albany, and upstate cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. The contrast between the dense urban environment of NYC and the rural Adirondacks and Southern Tier creates diverse investigation challenges.
Our investigators understand New York’s geography, demographics, court systems, and economic landscape. We know the five boroughs of NYC, the suburban communities of Long Island and Westchester, the state government center of Albany, and the manufacturing heritage of upstate cities.
⚖️ New York Judgment Enforcement Laws
📋 Judgment Duration & Renewal
📜 New York CPLR § 211(b)
New York judgments are enforceable for 20 years from the date of entry—one of the longest enforcement periods in the nation. Judgments can be renewed by motion. Interest accrues at 9% per annum under CPLR § 5004—one of the higher statutory rates in the nation.
💰 Wage Garnishment Rules
📜 New York CPLR § 5231
New York provides strong wage protection. Only 10% of gross wages or 25% of disposable earnings minus 30x minimum wage may be garnished, whichever is less. With NYC’s minimum wage of $16.00/hour as of 2025, significant wages are protected. New York uses an “Income Execution” process.
🏠 New York Homestead Exemption
📜 New York CPLR § 5206
New York’s homestead exemption varies by county, ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 depending on location. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester counties have the highest exemption ($150,000). Given New York’s high property values, particularly in the NYC area, many homeowners still have equity above these exemptions.
🚗 Vehicle Exemptions
📜 New York CPLR § 5205(a)(8)
New York exempts one motor vehicle up to $4,000 in equity—relatively low given NYC-area costs. Many vehicles have collectible equity above this exemption.
💡 New York’s Collection Landscape
New York’s 9% interest rate and 20-year enforcement period favor creditors, but the strong 10%/25% wage protection requires focusing on assets. The variable homestead exemption and low vehicle exemption create asset-based opportunities, particularly in high-value real estate markets. Our New York skip tracing provides the intelligence needed for effective collection strategies.
📋 Our New York Investigation Services
🔍 Skip Tracing
Locate individuals anywhere in New York’s 62 counties using professional databases.
⚖️ Judgment Debtor Location
Find New York judgment debtors from Manhattan to Buffalo.
📄 Process Server Support
Verified physical addresses for valid service under CPLR requirements.
💰 Asset Search
Identify New York real property (valuable in high-cost areas), vehicles, and business interests.
🏛️ Heir & Beneficiary Search
Locate missing heirs for New York probate/surrogate matters.
👁️ Witness Location
Find witnesses for New York litigation and depositions.
🔎 Background Investigation
Comprehensive New York background checks including court records statewide.
👤 People Search
Find current contact information for anyone in New York.
👥 Who Uses Our New York Services?
⚖️ New York Attorneys & Law Firms
New York attorneys throughout the state rely on our services—from Wall Street firms to solo practitioners in upstate counties. New York’s 9% interest rate means older judgments have grown substantially.
🏛️ Collection Agencies & Debt Buyers
New York’s protective wage laws require focusing on asset-based collection. We identify real property, vehicles above the $4,000 exemption, and business interests.
🏢 New York Businesses & Landlords
New York’s competitive housing market, particularly in NYC, means frequent tenant turnover. We locate former tenants and track subjects throughout the state and into neighboring New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
💼 Financial Services Industry
New York’s financial services sector creates investigation needs. We locate individuals connected to the finance and banking industries.
🏙️ New York Regions We Serve
🗽 New York City
All five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Over 8 million residents. Finance, media, healthcare, and diverse economy.
🏖️ Long Island
Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Suburban communities and beach towns. Over 2.8 million residents.
🏙️ Westchester/Hudson Valley
NYC suburbs and Hudson River communities. Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange Counties.
🏛️ Capital Region
Albany (state capital), Schenectady, and Troy. State government and tech sector.
🏭 Western New York
Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding communities. Manufacturing heritage and healthcare.
🏔️ Upstate/Adirondacks
Syracuse, Utica, and the rural upstate region including the Adirondacks.
📁 Common New York Skip Tracing Scenarios
🏃 The Debtor Who Left NYC
You won a judgment in New York City, but the debtor moved. Did they relocate to Long Island or Westchester? Move upstate? Leave for New Jersey or Connecticut? We trace their movement.
🏠 High-Value Real Estate
Despite homestead exemptions up to $150,000, NYC-area property values mean substantial equity may be reachable. We identify properties throughout the state.
💰 9% Interest Accumulation
New York’s high 9% judgment interest rate means older judgments have grown substantially. We locate debtors on judgments that have accumulated significant value.
🚗 Vehicle Collection
New York’s $4,000 vehicle exemption is low. We identify vehicles with collectible equity above this amount.
🌊 Tri-State Movement
The NYC metro spans New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Debtors frequently move between states. We track subjects across the tri-state area.
💰 New York Skip Tracing Pricing
Our New York skip tracing services start at $129 per search, including comprehensive database searches, all 62 counties (including all 5 NYC boroughs), human investigator analysis, and results within 24-48 hours.
❓ New York Skip Tracing FAQ
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