By Svenja Meismann, Board Member, World Association of Detectives
Skip tracing in Ontario is a frequently requested service. Many need help finding individuals whose current addresses are unavailable. If your own search efforts fail, our private investigators can take over and track them down for you.
Free DIY Search: Canadian Phone Directories
To try finding someone yourself at no cost:
- Check Canada’s phone directories (White Pages/Yellow Pages)
- You’ll need the person’s first name, last name, and city/province
Best Free Resource:
www.canada411.ca
(Includes reverse phone number lookup and advanced search tools)
How to Search for Someone in Ontario Online
You can absolutely look up people in Canada through online search tools. The most common platforms include:
www.google.ca
www.bing.com
facebook.com
When to Hire a Professional Skip Tracer
While DIY searches can help, your options are limited—especially for deeper investigations. That’s where we come in.
✅ Our success rate in Ontario exceeds 80%—far higher than typical online searches.
✅ We specialize in hard-to-find cases, leveraging tools and databases unavailable to the public.
Important Note:
Not every search succeeds. Challenges like limited data, inaccuracies, or deceased individuals can impact results. But with our expertise, you get the best possible chance of locating someone.
Where We Conduct People Searches in Ontario
We provide comprehensive people search services throughout Ontario, from major cities to small towns. While requests are more common in urban areas, our professional skip tracing covers every community in the province.
Most Frequent Search Locations:
Toronto
Ottawa
Mississauga
Brampton
Hamilton
Service Area Includes:
✔ All other Ontario towns and municipalities
✔ Nationwide searches across Canada, including:
- Calgary, Alberta
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Montreal, Quebec
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
No matter where in Canada the person might be, we have the resources and expertise to assist you.
What Information Do We Need for a People Search?
To provide the most affordable service, we ideally require:
✅ Full name
✅ Date of birth
✅ Last known address (within the past 5 years)
Note: If information is incomplete or outdated, investigation costs may increase.
Helpful Additional Details:
• Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Phone numbers (current or historical)
• Employer information
• Vehicle license plate numbers
Common Reasons for People Searches
We specialize in locating individuals for:
• Debt collection (including child support enforcement)
• Missing persons cases
• Reconnecting with lost friends, family, or romantic partners
• Estate matters (heir searches)
• Legal proceedings (plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses)
• Tenant/lease verification
• Insurance investigations
Why Choose Our Services?
Save time and effort – Let our experts handle the complex search
100% confidential – All inquiries handled discreetly
No trace – Subjects will never know they’re being searched
Need to find a person in Ontario? We combine advanced access to public records with professional investigative methods to locate a person’s address quickly and confidentially.
Get started today by submitting your request through our secure contact form.
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