People disappear for all kinds of reasons. Some walk away from family and start over somewhere new. Some are running from debt, legal trouble, or a past they would rather forget. Some are witnesses in legal cases who have become difficult to locate. And some are simply lost — old friends, biological parents, estranged relatives whose absence leaves a hole that does not heal.
Whatever your reason for needing to find someone, BrightStar Investigations has the tools and experience to locate them.
What Is Skip Tracing?
Skip tracing is the investigative process of locating a person who has moved, changed their identity, or deliberately cut off contact. The term comes from the phrase “skipped town” — and the investigation that follows. It is used by private individuals, attorneys, process servers, bail bondsmen, and businesses trying to locate someone for a legitimate purpose.
Who Hires a Skip Tracer?
Attorneys and law firms — Witnesses who have moved, defendants who cannot be located for service of process, and parties in civil cases who have gone dark are all common targets of skip traces for legal teams.
Families searching for missing relatives — Adult children who have cut off contact, biological parents, siblings separated by adoption, and family members who simply fell out of touch are among the most emotionally meaningful skip trace cases we handle.
People searching for old friends or lost connections — Military veterans looking for fellow service members. Old friends from decades past. Former colleagues. These cases matter.
Process servers — Legal documents must be personally served in many cases. When a person evades service, a skip trace finds them.
Creditors and businesses — Locating individuals who owe money or have breached contracts is a common commercial application.
How We Find People Others Cannot
The difference between a professional skip tracer and someone doing a Google search comes down to access and methodology. BrightStar uses proprietary investigative databases unavailable to the general public, combining them with traditional investigative techniques developed over years of fieldwork.
We cross-reference public records, utility registrations, vehicle registrations, professional licenses, court records, and dozens of other data sources to build a current picture of where someone is and how to reach them. When databases run cold, we hit the ground — interviewing neighbors, checking known associates, and following the kinds of leads that do not show up in any database.
We Have Found People Others Gave Up On
We have located individuals who had been missing for over a decade. We have reunited families where the trail seemed completely cold. We have found biological parents without even having a correct last name to start with.
We do not give up on a case because it is hard. Persistence is the job.
What We Need to Get Started
The more information you can provide, the faster and more efficient the process. Helpful starting points include the subject’s full name, last known address, date of birth, social security number if available, vehicle information, known associates, and any other details you have. We work with whatever you can give us and take it from there.
Confidential and Legal
Every skip trace BrightStar conducts is legal and handled with complete confidentiality. We operate strictly within the bounds of the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all applicable Colorado and federal privacy laws. Your inquiry and our investigation are protected.
If you need to find someone in Colorado — or anywhere in the country — call BrightStar Investigations for a confidential consultation.
Colorado Springs: 719-578-3317
Denver: 303-219-6312