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Skip Tracing 101

Run, run, as fast as you can. If anyone can catch you, Roland Process Service and Investigations can.

Our last article discussed some of the challenges when it comes to serving individuals. Let’s paint a picture: You’ve got legal documents ready to go. Everything’s stamped, signed, and sealed. Now all that’s left is to serve the papers. Easy, right?

Well… not if your recipient is more slippery than a greased ferret. Some people just don’t want to be found. Maybe they owe someone money. Maybe they’re avoiding court. Maybe they just moved and conveniently forgot to leave a forwarding address. Whatever the reason, you’re stuck—and that’s where skip tracing comes in.

At Roland Process Service & Investigations, we’re not just paper-pushers—we’re modern-day bloodhounds with a knack for sniffing out even the most elusive targets.

So, What Is Skip Tracing?

Skip tracing is the art (and science) of finding someone who doesn’t want to be found. The term “skip” refers to the person who has “skipped town,” and the “tracing” is all about following their digital breadcrumbs.

Think of it as investigative GPS—except your target isn’t sending you location pings. You’ve got to dig deeper.

How Does Skip Tracing Work?

Our team uses a combination of high-tech databases, open-source intel, and good old-fashioned legwork to locate individuals who are avoiding service.

We gather info from sources like:

• Utility records
• Delivery addresses
• Credit headers
• Employment databases
• Social media (yep, even that blurry Instagram photo of their dog at a park can be a clue)

Then we piece it all together like a puzzle until—bam!—we have a lead.

Why Skip Tracing Matters for Process Serving

It’s one thing to serve papers to someone who answers their door with a smile. But when your subject is dodging calls, ignoring mail, and ducking behind the curtains? That’s where the skip tracing magic happens.

Skip tracing helps us:

• Locate new addresses for people who’ve moved
• Identify aliases or alternate names
• Verify current employers for workplace serves
• Determine the best times and places to attempt service
• Avoid false leads and wasted time

Bottom line: We find the person, so you can move your case forward.

Save Time. Reduce Stress. Avoid Process Server Bingo.

Without skip tracing, your process server is basically playing “Where’s Waldo: Legal Edition.” You don’t want to send someone on a wild goose chase—or worse, get your case delayed because you couldn’t locate the defendant.

With Roland Process Service & Investigations, you get:

• Accurate, verified location info
• Detailed reports of all attempts
• Legally compliant, professional service
• A partner who actually enjoys solving people puzzles

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We Find the Missing Piece

At Roland Process Service & Investigations, we treat skip tracing like a craft. Our team has the tools, tech, and tenacity to track down the un-trackable—and we do it all by the book.

Whether you’re serving someone in a lawsuit, divorce, eviction, or subpoena situation, we’re your secret weapon for results that don’t involve guesswork.

Need help locating someone who’d rather stay hidden? Give us a call and let’s find them—fast. At Roland, we don’t chase. We catch.

By Roland Process Service & Investigations Staff 6-15-2025