GENERAL RESOURCES
Find resources from different outlets that may assist your investigation.
Professional Investigation Databases
These are 5 options that options that are currently popular for background data searches in the private investigation industry. These sites charge fees for searches and sometimes require an investigator license or membership for site access. You can choose any option and essential get the same information, some may be more accurate in different areas. Many sites offer a FREE TRIAL, so I suggest to test them out to find which suits your needs best.
Court Records
Lexus Nexis is an industry leader for public records search. West Law is a runner up and can essentially produce similar information as Lexus.
PACER is a government website that provides federal case and docket information for the entire country.
US Tax Court provides information and records related to any tax disputes with the IRS.
Investigator Memberships
National Counsel of Investigations and Security Services:
Counsel of International Investigators:
Private Investigators Union:
World Association of Detectives:
National Association of Legal Investigators:
International Intelligence Network:
For State Associations please visit the State Resources section and choose your State:
Business Searches
This website provides great detail for obtaining business records and the fees associated for all 50 States.
Find information on all e-commerce businesses, from financial performances to names of owners. Free trial available.
Company Filings
Annual Financial Reports
Search Domain Names
For a basic search without registration information or proof os status
Federal Agencies
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
Drug Enforcement Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Environmental Protection Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service
Health and Human Services
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Sercret Service
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Labor
If you would like to see an A-Z list of all government agencies.
Political Databases
Campaign Financial Reports
Presidential Libraries
ProPublica - Investigative Journalism for the public
Cyber Security
Financial Research
Company Annual Reports
Company Filings