Tracing Services find people or property: a missing relative, a debtor who moved, a witness, an heir or hidden assets. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say who or what needs tracing, and get tracing quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- People tracing. Current address, contact details and employer, from lawful sources.
- Debtor tracing. Locating people who owe money so legal action can proceed.
- Asset tracing. Property, vehicles, companies and other assets linked to a person.
- Witness and heir tracing. For attorneys, executors and courts.
Who It Helps
Families, attorneys, executors of estates, landlords, lenders and businesses chasing unpaid accounts.
What to Send First
- The name of the person and their last known area.
- What you need: an address, contact number or assets.
- Your reason for the trace.
- A safe way to contact you.
Do not upload ID copies, contracts or court papers through the request form.
How It Works
- Scope. You agree what must be found and the lawful purpose.
- Desk trace. Credit bureau, CIPC, Deeds Office and other lawful records.
- Verification. Addresses and contact details are confirmed, sometimes by a field visit.
- Report. Confirmed details, sources and confidence level.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access phones, email or social media accounts, place tracking devices on vehicles you do not own, or obtain bank, phone or medical records without consent or a court order. Credit bureau data may only be used for a permitted purpose under the National Credit Act and POPIA. Not every trace succeeds, and details can go out of date quickly.
Tracing Services Investigators Quote For
Tracing Services Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic desk trace | R1,500 - R4,000 |
| Debtor tracing | R1,500 - R10,000 |
| Missing person trace | R7,000 - R20,000 |
| Field verification visit | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get a price for your trace rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Starting information. An ID number makes tracing faster and cheaper.
- Age of the trail. Recent moves are easier to follow.
- Verification. Field visits add cost but confirm the result.
- Volume. Businesses tracing many debtors may get a per-trace rate.
Tracing Services FAQs
What is the difference between tracing and a missing persons investigation?
Tracing usually finds an address or contact detail. A missing persons investigation is broader and often involves field enquiries.
Is it legal to trace someone?
Yes, if you have a lawful reason and the information is obtained and used in line with POPIA.
Do I pay if the person is not found?
Many investigators charge for work done regardless of the result. Some offer no-trace, reduced-fee terms. Ask before you agree.
How long does a trace take?
Simple desk traces can be quick. Traces needing field work take longer.
Related Services
Request tracing quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and compare what each investigator traces, how they verify it and what they charge.
Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Tracing Services. Describe what you need once and get the best quote, fast.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteGet the Best Quote, Fast
Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Client Reviews
Powered by leaderr
