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How do I go about searching for someone?

Step 1)

Try searching for them using our free preliminary search on our home page. Enter as much information as possible. When searching for a person whose name may have changed, start with the most recently known name. If that doesn't work, try other name variations. If you only know a person's maiden name there's still a good chance we can locate them.

Having the exact date of birth, middle initial, or city and state will increase your likelihood of success. The uniqueness of their name is also a factor. If your initial search fails to locate the person you’re looking for, try using the name of a relative who may know their whereabouts.

If your search returns too many people with similar names, try narrowing your search by entering more specific information such as city and state.

Another method you can try is expanding your search in small increments. For example, try searching without specifying a city. Still didn't find the person? - Try searching all states. Still didn't find the person? Remove the middle initial.

Step 2)

Once you've found the person using our free preliminary search, select the search product you wish to purchase and follow the step by step prompts that will lead you through the checkout process. If you see the person you're searching for but the city/state appears to be older, our Advanced searches will track the person from their previous address up to their most currently reported address. Even a very old address (up to 30 years) can be traced forward to their most recently reported location.

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