Background Checks in Hobart

Most people find this page because something has stopped adding up. A background check is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy. Before you hire somebody in Hobart, invest with them, rent to them or let them into your life, it is worth an afternoon of proper searching to confirm that the story matches the record. Everything you tell us stays between us.

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and the smallest capital city on the mainland network. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle background checks here.

Why people in Hobart call us

• A new business partner has made claims you cannot verify
• A prospective tenant has given references that feel rehearsed
• You need to know whether a company is solvent before signing
• A family member has become involved with somebody you know nothing about
• You are preparing for litigation and need to understand the other side
• A carer or tutor will be spending unsupervised time with your family

On the ground in Hobart

Working in Hobart means understanding a river city where the two shores are joined by a small number of bridges. Our operatives plan around that rather than turning up and hoping. Where a matter runs across several days we rotate vehicles and positions so that a familiar car never becomes part of the scenery.

We work regularly across Glenorchy, Kingston, Sandy Bay, Bellerive, New Norfolk and Sorell, and we travel further into Tasmania where a matter calls for it.

How we run background checks in Hobart

1. You give us everything you already have, including names, dates of birth, addresses and any documents
2. We confirm identity first, because every later search depends on getting that right
3. We search corporate records, business registrations and directorships
4. We search the open web and archived material for the person’s own trail
5. We cross check names against dates of birth to avoid mistaken identity
6. You receive a written report that separates what is confirmed from what is unconfirmed

Background Checks and the law in Tasmania

The rules are not complicated, but they are strict. Background checking is legitimate research, but it is bounded by privacy law and by the Listening Devices Act 1991 (Tas) where any form of monitoring is involved. We work from public and lawfully obtainable records. We do not access private databases we have no right to, and we will tell you plainly when something you have asked for cannot be obtained lawfully. We would rather lose the job than gather something that cannot be used and cannot be undone.

This is general information rather than legal advice. If your matter is already before a court, speak to your solicitor about what evidence will assist and we will work to that brief.

What you will pay

There is no reason for pricing to be mysterious. Background checks are quoted as a fixed fee for a defined scope, so you know the number before we start. A simple identity and corporate check is inexpensive. A full history including property, litigation and asset tracing across Tasmania costs more because it takes considerably longer. No work begins until you have agreed the scope and the figure in writing.

Who you are dealing with

Anybody can claim experience. Here is what can be verified. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2001 and trades as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438. We hold NSW Master Licence 412080174 and VIC Master Licence Z6583160S. Work in Tasmania is conducted in accordance with the Security and Investigation Agents Act 2002 (Tas), administered by the Department of Justice, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

We are not a call centre that farms work out to whoever answers. You speak to an investigator, and if we cannot help we will say so rather than take a deposit.

Frequently asked questions

What will a background check actually show?

Typically identity confirmation, current and previous addresses, company directorships and business interests, property holdings, publicly listed court matters, insolvency and bankruptcy records and an open source profile.

Can you check somebody’s criminal history?

A national police check can only be obtained with the person’s consent through an accredited body. What we can do is search publicly reported court matters and tell you what is on the open record.

Is it legal to run a check on somebody without telling them?

Searching public records is lawful. Where consent is legally required, such as a formal police check, we will tell you and we will not pretend otherwise.

How long does it take?

A basic check in Hobart is usually turned around in one to three business days. A complex matter with assets across Tasmania takes longer.

Do you check businesses as well as individuals?

Yes. Company searches, directorship histories, related entities and solvency indicators are a standard part of our commercial work.

More of our work in Hobart

• Surveillance in Hobart
• Cheating Spouse Investigations in Hobart
• Locate a Person in Hobart
• Bug Sweeping in Hobart
• Phone Number Search in Hobart
• Corporate Investigations in Hobart

See also private investigators in Hobart and Background Checks across Tasmania.

We also cover Background Checks in Launceston.

Talk to an investigator about Hobart

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. There is no charge for the first conversation and no obligation at the end of it.

If you would rather write to us, use the contact form and we will come back to you the same day.