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# Skip Tracing Guide for New York City, NY

Everything you need to know about locating individuals in New York City, New York.

## How Skip Tracing Works in New York City

Skip tracing in New York City, New York involves searching public records, proprietary databases, and other data sources to locate an individual's current address, phone number, and other contact information. Professional skip tracers in New York City access over 20 billion records including utility connections, property filings, court records, and voter registrations specific to the NY area.

## Common Uses in New York City

In New York City, skip tracing is commonly used by:

-   **Attorneys** — Serving legal documents to defendants and witnesses in New York City courts
-   **Real Estate Professionals** — Finding absentee property owners in the New York City area
-   **Debt Collectors** — Locating debtors who have moved from New York City
-   **Private Investigators** — Conducting background checks and surveillance in New York City
-   **Insurance Companies** — Investigating claims filed in New York City, NY

## Legal Requirements in New York City, NY

All skip tracing conducted in New York City must comply with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). This means you must have a permissible purpose before requesting any skip trace in New York City. New York may also have additional state-level privacy laws that affect how skip tracing data can be collected and used.

## Getting Started

To order a professional skip trace in New York City, NY, simply visit our order page. Provide the subject's name and any known information (last known address, date of birth, etc.), select your service level, and our investigators will begin searching immediately. Most New York Cityskip traces are completed within 24 hours.

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