NAVIGATION

Background Checks

Background checks performed and reviewed by former Federal agents.

These days, there are a number of companies and web sites that perform background checks. More often than not these services offer results of mixed quality by using dated sources that provide only pieces of information, with no quality assurance or professional review.

When you get a background check at Martin Investigative Services, we use the largest database of public information in the United States, and your results are personally reviewed by private investigators who are former supervisory Federal agents.

Why choose Martin Investigative Services for background checks? Here's why:

We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.
We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.

More data sources.


High success rate.



We have compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and we can identify assets and accounts across the globe, when others often cannot.

Call us now

Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.
Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.

Former Federal agents.


Review your results.



Former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents personally review the results of your background checks and go over them with you.

Call us now

We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.
We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.

40+ years experience.


High success rate.



We provide quality background investigation services with an unmatched success rate. We provide you with confidence and peace of mind.

Call us now

Our national network of private investigators are available for local,in-person public information investigations for records that must be reviewed in person.
Our national network of private investigators are available for local,in-person public information investigations for records that must be reviewed in person.

Boots on the ground.


Investigators in your area.



Sometimes local records must be reviewed in person. We have a national network of experienced investigators to do this.

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Background checks: details and more information:

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What's included?
Our database
Why get one?
  • Read more about our background check services.

    While there is some conceptual overlap, we have a number of specific pages about background checks to help you:


    Need us to find hidden funds?


    Asset searches identify hidden funds.

    Our asset search services can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally, often when others cannot.


  • Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • What type of information shows up in a background check?

    Types of information available from background checks often includes, but is not limited to:

    • Known addresses
    • Known phone numbers
    • Court records
    • Marriage records
    • Driving records
    • Bankruptcies
    • Property liens
    • Business ownership
    • Credit history
    • Public record search
    • Employment references
    • Education verification
    • Character reference checks
    • Gaps in employment history
    • Criminal history
    • Military records
    • Licensing records
    • Polygraph tests
    • Birth certificate or legal status
    • Litigation records
    • Drug tests
    • Known addresses
    • Known phone numbers
    • Court records
    • Marriage records
    • Driving records
    • Bankruptcies
    • Property liens
    • Business ownership
    • Credit history
    • Public record search
    • Employment references
    • Education verification
    • Character reference checks
    • Gaps in employment history
    • Criminal history
    • Military records
    • Licensing records
    • Polygraph tests
    • Birth certificate or legal status
    • Litigation records
    • Drug tests

    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States

    Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States

    More data = Better results.


    Martin Investigative Services has compiled the largest database of public information in the United States, and can use it to maximize the value of your actions, make personal decisions, or reduce business risk.

    We can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally - often when others cannot.

    When you want professional private investigation, choose Martin Investigative Services.

    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

  • Why get a background check?

    A background check is a relatively low-cost activity that can save you substantial personal difficulty and expense.

    Becoming informed, educated and aware in your personal and business life can help relieve undue stress and complications long term.

    Our private investigators can provide you with detailed information on any individual in the United States to help you make informed personal or business decisions.

    Email us or call (800) 577-1080 for a FREE consult.

What type of background check do you need?

Criminal background check
Criminal background check

Criminal background?


Who are you dealing with?



Entering into a business partnership or contract? A Criminal background check can help you avoid getting scammed.

Pre-employment and post-employment background checks help avoid hiring and keeping bad employees.
Pre-employment and post-employment background checks help avoid hiring and keeping bad employees.

Questionable employee


or job applicant?



Hiring the wrong individual is expensive. We can run background checks on both job candidates and current employees.

Personal background checks
Personal background checks

Personal


background checks



Talking to someone online? Want us to verify the person you are talking to is real and legitimate? A personal background check is for you.

Asset searches uncover hidden accounts and funds.
Asset searches uncover hidden accounts and funds.

Deadbeat parent?


Alimony problems?



Our asset search services can identify hidden accounts in all fifty states and internationally - often when others cannot.


Press: Background Checks

Los Angeles Times

Q&A with Thomas G. Martin



By Anne Michaud

The new haircut and polished shoes of today's job applicant may be hiding a past of thievery and folly. Thomas G. Martin, founder of Martin Investigative Services, helps employers find that out before they hire.

Read the full article


The Orange County Register

Job losses have O.C. impact beyond layoffs



By Jan Norman

In these recession times, people do bad things. They steal time, product or money from their employers who then call us to fret out the bad guys. Most security experts agree that about 80% of employees are currently stealing something.

Read the full article

Case Study: Background Checks

Background Checks Case Study

Mission Viejo Background Check



A private party met with us in our Mission Viejo office, and wanted to investigate a candidate running for political office.

Results:
Our private investigators ran a thorough background check and performed surveillance.

We discovered that the subject was not living in the district in which he was running, and that he was having an affair.

As a result, this person dropped out of the race.

The private investigators at Martin Investigative Services provide background checks and surveillance services for a number of reasons. We are experts at producing results. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

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Office Locations

We have four California offices: two offices in Orange County, one in Los Angeles, and one in San Diego: