Who can we help you locate
Debtors and former tenants
Individuals whose whereabouts are needed to pursue an outstanding debt or unresolved matter.
Respondents and defendants
People you need to locate in connection with proceedings or service of documents.
Witnesses, beneficiaries and next of kin
Enquiries relevant to legal matters or estate administration.
Other individuals
Enquiries assessed according to their purpose, circumstances and privacy considerations.
A trace you can assess before taking the next step
When an address is needed for legal proceedings or debt recovery, a possible match alone may leave important questions unanswered.
Swift reviews the information supplied, assesses relevant identifying details and provides written findings with any limitations clearly explained. You have a point of contact to discuss the outcome and, where required, arrange subsequent service of documents.
You receive clear written findings and a point of contact to discuss the outcome. We assess each instruction before confirming the proposed work and timetable; a successful trace cannot be guaranteed.
Trace and serve through one agency
If you need to serve documents, Swift can coordinate the trace and subsequent attendance. You have one point of contact, with the service requirements and separate fee agreed before that stage begins.
What do you need to get started
A full name and last known address are useful starting points. A date of birth, approximate age or other identifying details can also help. Tell us the reason for your enquiry and any deadline; we will review what you have before confirming the work.
Let us assess your tracing enquiry
Send the details you already hold. We will assess your enquiry and provide a tailored quotation before you decide to proceed.
How our services can help
Illustrative scenario
Locating a debtor before serving documents
The situation: A business needs to pursue an unpaid debt, but correspondence sent to the debtor’s last known address is returned.
The approach: A focused trace assesses identifying information and possible address connections. Findings distinguish a supported address lead from an uncertain match.
The value: The client can assess the tracing outcome before arranging the next stage. Swift can coordinate subsequent process serving, keeping the instruction with one agency.
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