Background Checks

What's included in a background check?
Who should get a background check, and why?
Why choose Martin Investigative Services for background checks?

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.

Types of background checks available:

Martin Investigative Services


Reasons to choose Martin Investigative Services for background checks:

  • Better, more thorough results.

    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.

  • Over 40 years of professional experience.

    Many other firms are just starting or do not have professional experience.

  • Our investigators are former Supervisory Federal agents.

    We employ a network of former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents.

  • No job too big or too small.

    Just call us, and let us know what's on your mind. Either we can help, or we can point you in the right direction.

  • Save money.

    Be it business or personal, a proper background check helps you avoid the bad decisions that ultimately cost money.

  • High success rate.

    Over the last 40 years, we have helped individuals and businesses resolve all types of problems and issues.

  • Friendly & approachable.

    The idea of calling a private investigator can be intimidating. You will find us friendly and down-to-earth.

  • We help you with the next steps.

    After you find out the truth, no matter what the outcome is - we can help you with the next steps.

Your satisfaction is our motivation and we won’t quit until the job is done.

National investigation services, California offices

Martin Investigative Services offers full-service investigation for corporations, businesses, celebrities, and other individuals across the United States and abroad. We are headquartered in Orange County, California, with offices in Newport Beach and Mission Viejo. We also have offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. Read more about Martin Investigative Services.



  • Surveillance: Marital, Workers Comp, Insurance
  • Unsolved Crime and Cold Cases
  • Asset and Background Information Searches
  • Locating Friends and Family

Martin Investigative Services

(800) 577-1080 • (949) 644-2200

State License # PI 9077

California Private Investigator > Orange County Private Investigator :
Newport Beach Private Investigator: 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1030, Newport CA 92660 • Google MapYahoo Map
Mission Viejo Private Investigator: 25909 Pala, Suite 300, Mission Viejo CA 92691 • Google MapYahoo Map

Other office locations:
Los Angeles Private Investigator: 1880 Century Park East, Suite 618, Los Angeles CA 90067 • Google MapYahoo Map
San Diego Private Investigator: 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400, San Diego CA 92122-1249 • Google MapYahoo Map