Live Session · Nationwide

Instant answers, on a single call.

A private, one-on-one concierge session with a licensed investigator by phone or Zoom. For 30 minutes the investigator is yours alone, pulling addresses, searching public court records, and verifying identity while you watch, guided by your priorities and refined in real time as new information surfaces.

Starting at$375flat fee, up to 30 minutes

How the Session Works

Book, brief, investigate, debrief. Four simple steps, all completed in a single 30-minute window.

1. Book & Intake

Reserve a session and share what you know: name, date of birth, last known location, and what you are trying to confirm.

2. Live Kickoff

We join you on phone or Zoom, confirm the subject details, and explain the sources we are about to use and what each one can and cannot reveal.

3. Real-Time Research

Locate searches, public records, identity verification, all conducted live. You see findings as they happen, and you can redirect the work on the fly.

4. Summary & Next Steps

We close with a clear recap of confirmed findings, open questions, and whether a deeper engagement makes sense for your situation.

What to Have Ready

The more you bring to the call, the further we get inside the 30 minutes. None of these are required, but each one accelerates the work.

Legal name and any known aliases
Date of birth (or approximate age)
Last known city or address
Phone numbers and email addresses
Names of relatives or close associates
Employer, profession, or industry
Photos, screenshots, or social profiles
Court orders or correspondence, if any

Who This Is For

A live session is built for situations where context and speed matter more than a static report. If you need a clean, court-grade deliverable, our standard background investigation is a better fit.

Civil Matters

Small claims, contract disputes, and pre-litigation research where confirming an address or identity quickly can determine whether a case is worth pursuing.

Fraud Investigation

Suspected scams, fake identities, and recovery of funds situations where time is short and you need a professional opinion on what the public record actually shows.

Litigation Support

Attorneys and paralegals scoping a matter, locating a respondent, or assessing whether a target has assets and history worth pursuing in court.

Personal Due Diligence

A new business partner, a long-lost relative, an estranged contact: when you need verified background context before making a personal decision.

What's Included, and What Isn't

We want every client to walk into the session with clear expectations. Here is exactly what a live PI session covers, and where it stops.

Included

Licensed investigator on the call, professional locate and public records tools, identity verification, and real-time guidance.

Not Included

Guaranteed discovery of any specific record, legal advice, FCRA-compliant employment or tenant screening, sealed or expunged records, and surveillance or field work.

Request a Free Consultation

Fill out the form and we'll reach out via your preferred contact method within 24 hours.

Licensed & insured investigators
All inquiries are strictly confidential
No obligation - just answers
Available for emergency consultations

For emergency or expedited services,
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Other Services

Surveillance Operations

Covert and overt surveillance using professional equipment and proven tradecraft. Court-admissible video and photo documentation.

Background Investigations

Comprehensive screening with live interviews, credential verification, and proprietary source access beyond standard database searches.

Digital Forensics & OSINT

Computer, mobile, and online evidence investigation following strict chain-of-custody protocols for court admissibility.

Security Consulting

Corporate and residential security assessments, threat mitigation planning, and personnel risk management.

Training Services

Active shooter response, de-escalation, SB 553 workplace violence prevention, and First Aid certification.

Due Diligence

Pre-acquisition and business partner investigations combining database research, live interviews, and on-the-ground verification.

For Law Firms

Litigation support, witness location, evidence gathering, and expert testimony for attorneys and law firms.

What "Live" Actually Means

Most background reports are static: you order, you wait, you get a PDF. A live session is the opposite. You are on the line with the investigator while they work the case, so the direction of the research adapts the moment something new surfaces, and your questions get answered as findings come in.

Live Address & Locate

Identify current and prior addresses across jurisdictions using professional locate tools. If a lead points somewhere unexpected, we follow it on the call.

Public Court Record Search

Real-time review of public county and federal court records relevant to your subject, including civil filings, criminal matters, and case history where available.

Identity Confirmation

Cross-check legal names, aliases, date of birth, and known associations to confirm you are researching the right person, not someone with a similar name.

Investigator-Guided

A licensed PI walks you through every source as it is queried, explains what each finding does and does not prove, and flags what is worth investigating further.

Multi-Jurisdiction Coverage

When a subject has lived in multiple counties or states, we follow the trail in real time rather than limiting research to a single database hit.

Written Summary

After the session, you receive a concise written summary of what was confirmed, what remains open, and the recommended next step if deeper investigation is warranted.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch a background check happen in real time?

Yes. Our live locate session puts you on a phone or Zoom call with a licensed investigator for up to 30 minutes while they pull addresses, search public court records, and verify identity in front of you. You see findings as they happen and can redirect the research on the fly.

What information should I have ready for a live investigator session?

The subject's legal name and any aliases, a date of birth or approximate age, a last known city or address, and any phone numbers, emails, photos, or social profiles you have. None of these are required, but each one lets us get further inside the 30 minutes.

What can a private investigator find during a live session?

Current and prior addresses across jurisdictions, public county and federal court records including civil filings and criminal matters, and identity confirmation that rules out people with similar names. After the call you receive a concise written summary of what was confirmed and the recommended next step.

Is a live session the same as a full background investigation?

No. A live session is built for situations where context and speed matter more than a static report; it does not include guaranteed discovery of any specific record, FCRA-compliant employment or tenant screening, sealed or expunged records, or surveillance. If you need a clean, court-grade deliverable, our standard background investigation is a better fit.

Who conducts the live locate and background check session?

Every session is run one on one by a licensed private investigator using professional locate and public records tools. Encyphir is licensed in California and Florida and works with licensed investigators in all 50 states, and you can call or text us 24/7 at (888) 965-5150 with questions before you book.

Thirty minutes can change the direction of the case.

Book a live session with a licensed investigator and walk away with verified findings, a clear written summary, and a recommended next step. $375 flat, up to 30 minutes.