Background Checks in Wollongong

There is usually a point at which waiting and hoping stops working. A background check is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy. Before you hire somebody in Wollongong, 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. We will give you a straight assessment of whether this is worth doing at all.

Wollongong is the heart of the Illawarra, an hour and a half south of the Sydney CBD. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle background checks here.

Why people in Wollongong call us

• 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
• An online seller wants payment before you have met them
• A charity or fund is asking for a significant contribution

Local conditions in Wollongong

Working in Wollongong means understanding a coastal strip pinned between the escarpment and the sea, where movement funnels onto a small number of roads. 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 Shellharbour, Kiama, Dapto, Corrimal, Thirroul and Port Kembla, and we travel further into New South Wales where a matter calls for it.

How we run background checks in Wollongong

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. You receive a written report that separates what is confirmed from what is unconfirmed

Background Checks and the law in New South Wales

Before anything starts, you should understand what is and is not permitted. Background checking is legitimate research, but it is bounded by privacy law and by the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) 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. Evidence gathered outside those limits is worthless to you, and it hands the other side a much better story than the one you were trying to tell.

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 New South Wales 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

It is a reasonable thing to ask, so here are our details. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2002 and trades as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438. We are a licensed agency. We hold NSW Master Licence 412080174. Every operative who works on your matter holds a current individual licence.

There is no obligation attached to the first conversation, and no pressure applied in it.

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 Wollongong is usually turned around in one to three business days. A complex matter with assets across New South Wales 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.

Other things we do in Wollongong

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

See also private investigators in Wollongong and Background Checks across New South Wales.

We also cover Background Checks in Sydney, Background Checks in Newcastle, Background Checks in Central Coast.

Talk to an investigator about Wollongong

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. You will speak to somebody who does this work, not to a receptionist reading from a script.

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