What Private Investigator Can    Legally Uncover?

A comprehensive background check by a licensed private investigator in Florida typically takes 3 to 5 business days, depending on the subject’s history, number of jurisdictions involved, and how deeply we’re digging.

Here’s what we can usually access:

1. Criminal Records

  • County, state, and federal court checks (FL and nationwide)

  • Sex offender registry, arrest records, active warrants

2. Civil Litigation History

  • Past lawsuits (domestic violence, restraining orders, fraud claims)

  • Evictions, foreclosures, small claims

3. Property and Vehicle Records

  • Real estate holdings, deeds, titles, liens

  • Registered vehicles and related ownership

  • Useful for asset tracing in divorce and debt recovery cases

4. Financial Red Flags

  • Bankruptcies, liens, and civil judgments

5. Business Affiliations

  • Business registrations, ownership records

  • Shell companies or dissolved corporations

  • Common in fraud and investment scam investigations

6. Professional Licenses and Complaints

  • Medical, legal, construction, real estate, etc.

  • Disciplinary actions from Florida licensing boards

7. Social Media & OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)

  • Public posts, online behavior, alias accounts

  • Timeline: Real-time and manually verified

🚫 What We CAN’T Do (Legally or Ethically)

Yes, private investigators work in the shadows — but we still follow the law. In Florida and under federal regulations, here’s what we never do:

  • Pull credit reports without consent (Fair Credit Reporting Act)

  • Access bank account balances (without a subpoena or client ownership)

  • Hack phones, emails, or social media accounts

  • Spy on HIPAA-protected medical records

  • Record phone calls without both-party consent (Florida is a two-party consent state)

Doing any of the above could compromise your case — and potentially land you in legal hot water.

Real-World Florida Case Scenarios

Let’s put this into context. Here are some background check wins from the field:

  • Divorce Case in Broward County
    We discovered the husband had transferred three properties to a cousin shortly after being served. Public records + deeper asset tracing = critical evidence.
  • Child Custody Case in Miami-Dade
    A new live-in boyfriend had a history of battery charges in another state, not disclosed in Florida court. Our investigation uncovered court records under an alias name.
  • Business Partnership in Palm Beach
    A woman about to invest $200,000 in a tech startup hired us last minute. Turns out the founder had five lawsuits in other states — for securities fraud and embezzlement.

✅ Why a PI Background Check Beats DIY Every Time

Yes, you can do some of this research on your own. But here’s what we do that Google can’t:

  • Cross-check aliases and addresses across multiple states

  • Spot gaps or omissions in the record

  • Understand context behind civil filings or dismissed charges

  • Deliver results that hold up in court, mediation, or legal negotiations

In short? We verify before you trust.

Finally,

A Florida-licensed private investigator is your best ally when the truth is hard to find — and when mistakes can cost you custody, cash, or your safety.

Whether it’s a relationship, a court case, or a business deal, a proper background check is not a luxury — it’s a layer of protection. Give it 3 to 5 days, and we’ll give you peace of mind backed by facts.