Background Investigator Las Vegas
Professional Background Checks & Investigative Research in Las Vegas
Detailed investigative research for individuals, attorneys and businesses who need more than a basic online search.
Exclusive Investigations Inc. • Nevada P.I. License #2228 • Serving Las Vegas Since 2009
More Than a Basic Online Background Check
A basic internet search may provide pieces of information about a person, but it does not always establish whether the information belongs to the correct individual or whether important records have been overlooked.
Exclusive Investigations provides professional background investigations in Las Vegas using investigative databases, public records, online research and other legally available information.
The purpose of a background investigation is not simply to produce a large amount of data. Our objective is to identify relevant information, compare records, verify identifiers when possible and organize the findings so the client can understand what was developed.
Every investigation is different. The scope depends on what you need to know, the information already available and the lawful sources that may be accessed for that particular purpose.
What a Background Investigation May Include
Depending on the objective, available identifiers and legally accessible records, investigative research may include:
- Identity and name verification
- Known aliases and name variations
- Date-of-birth information when available
- Current and historical address information
- Telephone numbers and email addresses
- Available criminal-history information
- Civil court records
- Judgments and liens
- Bankruptcy records
- Business ownership and corporate affiliations
- Professional-license information
- Known associates and relatives when relevant
- Social media and open-source research
- Property information when publicly available
- Vehicle information when lawfully accessible
- Employment or professional-history information when verifiable
Not every record exists for every individual, and not every type of information is publicly or legally available. We explain what can reasonably be researched based on the purpose of the investigation.
Identifying the Correct Person Matters
One of the most important parts of a professional background investigation is confirming that the records being reviewed actually belong to the correct person.
Common names, similar dates of birth, old addresses and incomplete online profiles can result in information being associated with the wrong individual.
Helpful identifying information may include:
- Full legal name
- Approximate or exact date of birth
- Known current or previous address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Employer or occupation
- Known relatives or associates
- A recent photograph when identification is part of the assignment
The more accurate starting information available, the better the investigator can distinguish relevant records from information belonging to someone else.
Personal Background Investigations
Relationship & Premarital Research
Background research may help verify identity, address history, prior marriages, available court records, business affiliations and other information relevant to a serious relationship.
Online Dating & New Relationships
When questions arise about someone's identity or history, investigative research can help determine whether available information is consistent with what the person has represented.
Individual Due Diligence
Research may be appropriate before entering a significant personal, financial or business relationship when independently verifying available information is important.
Business & Professional Due-Diligence Investigations
Businesses and professionals may require investigative research before making decisions involving partnerships, contractors, executives, vendors or other significant relationships.
Depending on the assignment, research may include identity verification, litigation history, business ownership, corporate affiliations, professional licenses, bankruptcy information, judgments, liens and other legally available records.
The objective is to identify information relevant to the client’s specific concern rather than produce an unnecessarily broad collection of unrelated personal information.
Because the permissible use of background information can depend on the purpose of the investigation, we review the requested scope before beginning the assignment.
Background Research for Attorneys & Legal Matters
Attorneys may require background research involving parties, witnesses, judgment debtors, opposing individuals or other persons relevant to a legal matter.
Investigative research may assist with:
- Identity verification
- Current and historical addresses
- Witness location
- Civil litigation history
- Available criminal-history information
- Business affiliations
- Property and asset-related public records
- Professional licenses
- Social media and open-source research
- Other case-specific investigative research
Research can also be combined with field investigation or surveillance when the legal team needs information that cannot be established through records alone.
A Database Search Is Not the Same as an Investigation
Investigative databases can be valuable research tools, but database information should not automatically be treated as verified fact.
Records can be outdated, incomplete or associated with another person who has a similar name. Addresses may represent previous residences, mailing addresses or locations connected to relatives rather than the subject’s current residence.
Professional investigative research involves reviewing the information in context and, when appropriate, comparing multiple sources.
If a client needs confirmation of a current residence, employment location or other present-day activity, additional research or field investigation may be recommended rather than relying solely on a database result.
When Background Research Requires Field Verification
Sometimes research develops a likely address, employer, vehicle or other lead but does not establish whether the information is current.
When appropriate, field investigation may help verify information developed during the background investigation.
Examples may include:
- Confirming whether a subject appears to reside at a developed address
- Documenting a vehicle associated with a residence
- Attempting to verify a workplace or business location
- Developing additional information through lawful field investigation
- Conducting surveillance when present-day activities are relevant to the client’s objective
Research and field investigation are different services, and we explain when additional work may be useful before proceeding.
What a Background Investigation Cannot Guarantee
No legitimate background investigation can guarantee that every event in a person’s life will appear in a database or public record.
Some records may be sealed, restricted, unavailable electronically or outside the scope of what can legally be obtained for a particular purpose.
We also do not represent unverified database information as established fact.
When information cannot be confirmed, that limitation is important. Our goal is to provide useful investigative findings while being clear about what the available records do and do not establish.
How a Background Investigation Begins
1. Tell Us What You Need to Know
We begin by identifying the specific question or concern that caused you to request the investigation.
2. Provide the Available Identifying Information
Names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and other known information can help distinguish the correct individual.
3. We Determine the Appropriate Research
The investigative scope is based on your objective, available information and the records that may lawfully be researched.
4. Information Is Reviewed and Organized
Relevant records and research results are evaluated to identify useful information, inconsistencies and areas that may require additional verification.
5. Findings Are Provided to the Client
The information developed during the investigation is presented in a clear format appropriate for the assignment.
Las Vegas Background Investigation Experience
Exclusive Investigations provides background investigation and private investigative services throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County communities.
Our investigative work is not limited to database research. When appropriate, a case may involve public-record research, online investigation, address development, subject location, surveillance or field verification.
This allows the investigative strategy to be based on what the client actually needs established rather than automatically using the same type of search for every case.
Las Vegas Background Investigation FAQs
Common questions about professional background checks and investigative research in Las Vegas.
What is included in a private investigator background check?
The scope depends on the client’s objective and the information available. Research may involve identity, address history, available criminal and civil records, business affiliations, professional licenses, public records, social media and other legally accessible information.
How is a professional background investigation different from an online background check?
A professional investigation can involve multiple research sources and review by an investigator who evaluates whether records appear to belong to the correct individual. When necessary, additional research or field verification may also be recommended.
Can you find someone's current address?
Investigative research may develop a likely current address, but database information is not always current. When confirmation is important, additional research or field verification may be recommended.
Can you check criminal history?
Available criminal-history information may be researched when legally appropriate. Coverage and availability vary by jurisdiction and record source, and no database should automatically be assumed to contain every possible record.
Can you research civil lawsuits, judgments or bankruptcies?
Publicly available court, bankruptcy, judgment and lien information may be researched when relevant to the investigation and legally accessible.
Can you investigate someone I met online?
Yes, when the requested investigation is for a lawful purpose. Useful starting information may include the person’s name, telephone number, email address, photographs, claimed location, occupation or other identifying details.
Can a background investigation verify employment?
Employment-related information may sometimes be developed or verified, depending on the information available and the lawful methods appropriate for the assignment. Current employment may require additional verification beyond a database search.
Will I receive a written report?
The format of the findings depends on the assignment. Background investigations may include organized research findings, supporting information and a written investigative summary when appropriate.
Is my background investigation confidential?
Client communications and investigative information are handled confidentially and shared only with authorized parties except when disclosure is required by law or necessary to perform an authorized investigative task.
Speak With a Las Vegas Background Investigator
Tell us who you need researched, what information you already have and what you need confirmed. We will review the situation and explain an appropriate investigative approach.
Exclusive Investigations Inc. • Nevada P.I. License #2228