Background Checks in Melbourne

If you are here, you have probably already tried the obvious things. We run background checks for people across Melbourne who have a decision to make and an uneasy feeling about the person on the other side of it. What we produce is a plain summary of what the record actually shows, including the gaps. The first conversation is free and nothing is committed in it.

Melbourne is the largest city in Victoria and one of the two biggest markets in the country. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle background checks here.

Common situations we see in Melbourne

• A new business partner has made claims you cannot verify
• You are considering an investment and the promoter is unfamiliar
• A prospective tenant has given references that feel rehearsed
• A contractor claims qualifications and insurance you want confirmed
• A family member has become involved with somebody you know nothing about
• A carer or tutor will be spending unsupervised time with your family

Working in Melbourne

Working in Melbourne means understanding a sprawling grid of suburbs where a single subject can cross a dozen council areas in a day. 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 Dandenong, Frankston, Werribee, Box Hill, Preston, Footscray, Ringwood and Cranbourne, and we travel further into Victoria where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Melbourne

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. Where a record is ambiguous we say so instead of rounding it up into a finding
5. We search the open web and archived material for the person’s own trail
6. We cross check names against dates of birth to avoid mistaken identity

The cost of background checks in Melbourne

You should know the number before you commit to anything. 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 Victoria costs more because it takes considerably longer. Where a matter turns out to be simpler than expected, the invoice reflects that.

Background Checks and the law in Victoria

There is a lot of nonsense online about what an investigator may do, so here is the accurate version. Background checking is legitimate research, but it is bounded by privacy law and by the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic) 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. An investigator who offers to step over that line is telling you they will break the law on your behalf, which should worry you rather than reassure you.

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.

About our agency

You are entitled to know who you are hiring. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2001 and trades as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438. We are a licensed agency. We hold VIC Master Licence Z6583160S. Every operative who works on your matter holds a current individual licence.

We do not use aggressive sales scripts and we do not chase people who decide against proceeding. If the answer is no, that is a perfectly fine answer.

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.

How long does it take?

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

What if you find nothing?

That is a result too, and we say so plainly. An empty record is useful information and we do not invent findings to justify a fee.

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.

Related services in Melbourne

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

See also private investigators in Melbourne and Background Checks across Victoria.

We also cover Background Checks in Geelong, Background Checks in Ballarat, Background Checks in Bendigo.

Talk to an investigator about Melbourne

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. Tell us what is happening and we will tell you plainly whether an investigation is the right step, what it would involve and what it would cost.

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