Skip Tracing Guide for Chicago, IL

How Skip Tracing Works in Chicago

Skip tracing in Chicago, Illinois involves searching public records, proprietary databases, and other data sources to locate an individual's current address, phone number, and other contact information. Professional skip tracers in Chicago access over 20 billion records including utility connections, property filings, court records, and voter registrations specific to the IL area.

Common Uses in Chicago

In Chicago, skip tracing is commonly used by:

• Attorneys — Serving legal documents to defendants and witnesses in Chicago courts
• Real Estate Professionals — Finding absentee property owners in the Chicago area
• Debt Collectors — Locating debtors who have moved from Chicago
• Private Investigators — Conducting background checks and surveillance in Chicago
• Insurance Companies — Investigating claims filed in Chicago, IL

Legal Requirements in Chicago, IL

All skip tracing conducted in Chicago must comply with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). This means you must have a permissible purpose before requesting any skip trace in Chicago. Illinois may also have additional state-level privacy laws that affect how skip tracing data can be collected and used.

Getting Started

To order a professional skip trace in Chicago, IL, simply visit our order page. Provide the subject's name and any known information (last known address, date of birth, etc.), select your service level, and our investigators will begin searching immediately. Most Chicagoskip traces are completed within 24 hours.