Skip Tracing

Need to find someone in New Zealand?

We’re the skip tracing experts.

At Desktop Trace, skip tracing is what we do best. If you’re trying to locate a debtor, track down a missing person, or reconnect with someone who’s vanished, our powerful tracing system, national databases, and investigative skillset deliver fast, accurate results. We have over 10 years of experience and are proud to be New Zealand’s largest and most experienced skip tracing firm, trusted by finance and insurance companies, law firms, debt recovery agencies, and government departments across the country.

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What Is Skip Tracing?

Skip tracing is the process of locating someone who has become hard to find—whether deliberately or unintentionally.

These individuals may have:

  • Moved without a forwarding address
  • Disconnected their phone or changed numbers
  • Stopped responding to emails or messages
  • Moved overseas
  • Deliberately gone off the grid

We use a combination of:

  • Our proprietary tracing platform (Desktop Trace)
  • Secure NZ-based data sources
  • Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
  • 10+ years of professional investigation experience

This allows us to provide reliable results while maintaining full client confidentiality.

Who Uses Our Skip Tracing Services?

We provide skip tracing in NZ for:

Finance & Insurance

Finance and insurance companies

Debt Collection

Debt collection agencies

Legal

Lawyers and legal professionals

Government

Government departments

Real Estate

Real estate agencies and property managers

Business

Businesses large and small

Individuals

Landlords and private individuals

Whether it’s for debt recovery, legal action, family matters, or employment checks, our team can customise each trace to your specific needs.

How Our Skip Tracing Process Works

Submit your trace request via our secure form

We review your case and begin the investigation

We use verified NZ data sources to track the subject

You receive a detailed report with all the information obtained during the trace

If needed, we offer further investigation to confirm identities or provide additional insights

Our fast turnaround times and accurate reporting help you move forward quickly and confidently.

Why Choose Desktop Trace?

  • Over a decade of skip tracing experience in NZ
  • NZ’s largest and most trusted skip tracing agency
  • We use real-time local data and verified databases
  • Fast results – no unnecessary delays
  • Clear, fixed pricing – no hidden charges
  • Personalised service and honest advice
  • We only accept traces we’re confident we can complete

We’re NZ-owned, Auckland-based, and committed to results. Our team understands the legal and ethical boundaries of professional tracing, and we treat every job with discretion.

Get Started Now

If you’re ready to trace a person in New Zealand, submit your skip trace request here, or contact us to discuss your case in confidence.
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