Locate a Person in Perth

People disappear from your life for all sorts of reasons. Some do not want to be found, some simply moved on and lost touch, and some are avoiding a debt or a court process. Whatever the reason, we trace people across Perth using the public record, the paper trail and old fashioned enquiry work. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and one of the most isolated large cities in the world. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle locating people here.

Common situations we see in Perth

• A beneficiary named in a will cannot be located
• An old friend or relative has lost contact with the family
• A witness is needed for a matter that is already before a court
• A former tenant left owing money and damage
• An estate cannot be settled until a person is found
• Somebody has stopped contact and the family is worried rather than angry

Working in Perth

Working in Perth means understanding a long coastal city where the north and south corridors are separated by real distance. 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 Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham, Midland, Armadale, Cannington and Scarborough, and we travel further into Western Australia where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Perth

1. We take every detail you have, however small, including old addresses, dates of birth and known associates
2. We confirm the identity properly, because tracing the wrong person wastes everybody’s time
3. We work the public record, including property, corporate and electoral sources where lawfully available
4. We follow the paper trail through connected people and previous addresses
5. Where necessary we verify the address physically before reporting it
6. We tell you how current each source is, so you know how fresh the address really is

The cost of locating people in Perth

We would rather talk about money early than surprise you later. Most traces are quoted as a fixed fee with a no locate discount, so you are not paying full price for an unsuccessful search. A person with a stable history in Perth is usually found quickly. Somebody actively avoiding contact across Western Australia takes longer and we will tell you that before you commit. You can stop at any review point. We do not lock people into blocks they no longer need.

Locate a Person and the law in Western Australia

It is worth being clear about the legal position. Tracing is lawful research, but what you may do with the result is not unlimited. We will not provide an address where we have reason to believe it will be used to harass, intimidate or harm somebody, and we ask about the purpose at the outset. Where a person is subject to a protection order or has taken deliberate steps to remain hidden for safety reasons, we decline the work. The Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA) also limits how any monitoring may be conducted in Western Australia. If we are asked to do something that falls outside those rules, we will say no and explain why, and we will suggest a lawful way at the same problem.

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

Before you hand over anything sensitive, here is who we are. 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 Western Australia is conducted in accordance with the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA), administered by Western Australia Police, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

You will deal with the same people from the first call to the final report. Nothing gets handed to a stranger halfway through.

Frequently asked questions

How likely is it that you will find them?

For a person who is not deliberately hiding, the success rate is high. For somebody actively avoiding detection it is lower and we will give you an honest assessment before you spend anything.

What information do you need from me?

A full name and date of birth are the strongest starting point. Old addresses, previous employers, vehicle details, relatives and any photographs all help.

Will you tell the person who is looking for them?

No. Our enquiries are discreet and we do not disclose our client to the subject.

Can you find somebody who has moved interstate?

Yes. We trace throughout Western Australia and nationally. Movement between states is a common part of these matters.

What if the person does not want to be found?

We will not hand over an address where the purpose looks like harassment or where somebody appears to have relocated for their own safety. We ask about the reason at the start.

Other things we do in Perth

• Surveillance in Perth
• Background Checks in Perth
• Cheating Spouse Investigations in Perth
• Bug Sweeping in Perth
• Phone Number Search in Perth
• Corporate Investigations in Perth

See also private investigators in Perth and Locate a Person across Western Australia.

We also cover Locate a Person in Bunbury, Locate a Person in Mandurah.

Talk to an investigator about Perth

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. If it turns out we are the wrong people for your problem, we will point you at the right ones.

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