Licensed Private Investigator Services Near You
Tailored Solutions for Complex Challenges.
Every investigation is customized to your specific situation. Our licensed private investigators near you leverage decades of combined law enforcement and intelligence experience to deliver thorough, court-admissible results, with complete discretion from first contact to final report.
Order Services Directly
Select from our full suite of investigative services and complete your order online. Each engagement is customized to your specific situation. If you're unsure which service best fits your needs, book a free consultation with one of our senior investigators. No obligation, just honest guidance from a licensed private investigator near you.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Our senior investigators will meet with you, in person or by phone, listen to your situation, ask the right questions, and recommend a customized plan designed to get you the results you need. Finding the right licensed private investigator near you starts with one honest conversation. Your initial consultation is 100% free with no obligation.
Full-Service Investigation Capabilities
We are a full-service licensed private investigation provider. Every service is customized to your specific needs. Whether you are an individual searching for a private investigator near you, a law firm, a corporation, or an insurance provider, we have the right team for your case.
Surveillance Operations
Professional covert and overt surveillance operations using state-of-the-art equipment and time-tested tradecraft. All surveillance is conducted in full legal compliance, producing court-admissible documentation.
- Mobile and fixed-location surveillance
- Video and photographic documentation
- GPS tracking (where legally permitted)
- Counter-surveillance detection
- Detailed written activity logs
Background Investigations & Due Diligence
Comprehensive background screening that goes far beyond standard all-in-one database searches. We conduct live interviews, verify credentials directly with issuing institutions, and access proprietary sources to deliver thorough, reliable reports you can act on.
- Pre-employment and tenant screening
- Business partner and investor vetting
- Education and credential verification
- Reference and source interviews
- Financial background and asset analysis
Corporate Investigations & Disputes
From internal fraud and embezzlement to trade secret theft, corporate espionage, and workplace misconduct, we provide the intelligence corporations and their counsel need to make informed decisions and defend their interests.
- Internal fraud and embezzlement investigations
- Trade secret and IP theft investigations
- Corporate espionage and competitor intelligence
- Employee misconduct and workplace investigations
- Investigative planning and law enforcement coordination
Disputes & Litigation Support
We serve as a full investigative extension of your legal team, working directly with attorneys to gather evidence, locate witnesses, and prepare court-ready documentation that strengthens your case and your clients' outcomes.
- Witness location and professional interviews
- Evidence gathering and documentation
- Deposition support and expert testimony
- Skip tracing and subject location
- Court-ready report writing
Digital Forensics & OSINT
Our digital forensics team analyzes computers, mobile devices, email accounts, and online activity to uncover and preserve electronic evidence. All forensic work follows strict chain-of-custody protocols for admissibility in civil and criminal proceedings.
- Computer and mobile device forensics
- Email and social media investigation
- Data recovery and preservation
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Dark web monitoring and research
Pre-Acquisition & Business Due Diligence
Before you invest, partner, or acquire, know exactly who and what you're dealing with. We conduct thorough pre-transaction investigations combining database research, source interviews, and on-the-ground verification to surface risks that standard research misses.
- Pre-acquisition target investigation
- Business partner and joint venture vetting
- Vendor and supplier due diligence
- Key executive background investigation
- Reputational and legal history research
Security Consulting & Risk Management
Corporate and residential security consulting, threat mitigation planning, and personnel security risk management. Our consultants have protected high-value assets and high-profile individuals across both public and private sectors.
- Corporate security assessments and audits
- Residential security planning
- Threat assessment and mitigation
- Personnel security risk management
- Vulnerability analysis and remediation planning
Personal & Domestic Investigations
Sensitive personal matters handled with compassion, professionalism, and complete discretion. Whether you need clarity in a relationship, documentation for family court, or help locating someone, we deliver answers with care.
- Infidelity and relationship investigations
- Child custody documentation
- Missing persons location
- Personal security assessments
- Insurance claims investigation
Certified Fraud Examination (CFE)
Our CFE-credentialed investigators bring the gold standard in anti-fraud expertise to every financial crime case. Issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the CFE designation covers financial transactions, fraud schemes, law, investigation, and fraud prevention. Findings hold up in court.
- Financial statement fraud detection
- Asset misappropriation investigations
- Corruption, bribery & kickback schemes
- Insurance and workers' comp fraud
- Expert reports and testimony
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Licensed SIU-grade fraud investigation for carriers, TPAs, self-insured employers, and defense counsel. Workers' comp, auto, property, health, life, disability, and commercial lines, with CFE-credentialed examiners and case-ready reporting.
- Workers' comp, auto, property & health fraud
- Staged accidents & organized fraud rings
- Provider billing & premium fraud
- ISO ClaimSearch, CLUE & NICB referrals
- SIU reports & expert testimony
Surveillance & Activity Checks
Sub rosa surveillance, activity checks, and social media investigation for workers' compensation, disability, bodily injury, and property claims. HD video, chain-of-custody documentation, and sworn reports that survive cross-examination.
- Sub rosa surveillance & activity checks
- Mobile, stationary & team surveillance
- Social media & OSINT investigation
- Neighborhood canvass & witness verification
- Chain-of-custody video preservation
AOE/COE & Workers' Compensation
Arising-out-of-employment and course-of-employment compensability investigations, recorded statements, scene investigation, and witness interviews, scoped for the 90-day good-faith investigation window and defense-ready for appeals and trial.
- AOE/COE compensability determinations
- Recorded statements & transcripts
- Scene investigation & reconstruction
- Witness locate & interviews
- Prior claims, CLUE & medical canvass
Insurance Background Checks & Asset Investigations
Claimant background investigations and asset searches for subrogation, post-judgment recovery, and underwriting. FCRA and GLBA-compliant, with ISO ClaimSearch and CLUE integration and nationwide field coverage.
- Claimant background investigations
- Asset searches & subrogation recovery
- Hidden, offshore & cryptocurrency assets
- Skip trace, witness locate & OSINT
- FCRA & GLBA-compliant reporting
Forensic Accounting Support
Expert investigative support for complex financial matters. Working alongside certified forensic accountants, we conduct fraud investigations, locate hidden assets, trace funds, and prepare findings suitable for expert reports and testimony in arbitration and trial.
- Fraud investigation and financial analysis
- Asset searches and hidden asset location
- Judgment debtor investigations
- Embezzlement and financial crime investigations
- Expert report and testimony support
How we work
Every engagement begins with a consultation. You describe your situation to a licensed senior investigator, we ask the questions we need to scope the work accurately, and we give you a clear proposal before anything begins. There are no vague retainers or open-ended billing arrangements. You know what the investigation covers, what it costs, and what deliverables you will receive.
All fieldwork is conducted by licensed investigators. For cases outside California and Florida, we coordinate through our nationwide network of vetted sub-contractors, all of whom are managed directly by our senior team. Every report is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and legal admissibility before it reaches you.
We serve individuals, law firms, corporations, school districts, insurance carriers, and government agencies. Case types range from single-day surveillance assignments to multi-month corporate investigations. The approach is always the same: thorough, documented, and legally defensible.
Frequently asked questions
Are your investigators licensed?
Yes. Encyphir holds private investigation licenses in California and Florida. All investigators operating under our direction are licensed in the states where they work, and all fieldwork complies with state-specific surveillance and investigation laws.
How quickly can you start a case?
Most cases can be started within 24 to 48 hours of an executed engagement agreement. Urgent surveillance assignments can often be scheduled the same or next day depending on jurisdiction and availability.
Will my case be kept confidential?
Confidentiality is a core operating standard, not a policy add-on. The existence of your case, your identity, and all findings are kept strictly confidential. We do not discuss client matters with any third party without explicit written authorization.
What if I am not sure which service I need?
Book a free consultation. Many clients come to us with a situation rather than a defined service request. We scope the right approach during the consultation and explain exactly what we recommend and why. There is no obligation to proceed.