What Is defendant Tracing?

Defendant tracing is the process of locating an individual who is the subject of legal action—most commonly civil litigation, breach of contract, personal injury, or property-related disputes. Often, defendants become untraceable due to address changes or deliberate evasion. Without a verified address, legal proceedings can stall or be deemed non-compliant.

TraceGo supports

✔ Solicitors preparing to serve proceedings

✔ Legal departments conducting pre-litigation investigations

✔ Process servers needing a current address for service

✔ Landlords or agents initiating possession or rent arrears claims

✔ Claimants in personal injury or contractual disputes

When Is Defendant Tracing Required?

Preparing a case for trial, we ensure key Defendants can be located

✔ Before issuing court proceedings, to confirm the defendant’s current address

✔ To serve a Letter Before Action (LBA) in compliance with pre-action protocol

✔ To comply with CPR for proper service and avoid having a claim struck out

✔ For enforcement of a judgment, including warrants, charging orders, or attachment of earnings

✔ When a defendant moves without notice, preventing court communications

How Defendant Tracing Works

We provide a streamlined tracing process

Instruction Submission

You provide the persons last known details (name, previous address, and any other relevant information).

Expert Investigation

Our tracing team conducts detailed research using compliant data sources including credit agency links, public records, and proprietary databases.

Report Delivery

A detailed trace report confirming the subject’s current address is provided within 24 hours.

Legal Use Confirmation

We ensure all traced data is suitable for use in legal proceedings, offering peace of mind to legal professionals.

Legal Professionals Choose Us

TraceGo ensures a legally robust and solicitor-approved process

✔ Tailored for Litigation – We specialise in defendant tracing.

✔ 100% Legal Basis – All traces are carried out with strict adherence to GDPR and relevant tracing laws.

✔ Rapid Turnaround – Reports delivered within 24 hours.

✔ Trusted by Solicitors – Used by legal professionals across the UK for witness tracing.

✔ No Find, No Fee – You only pay if we successfully trace the individual.

Defendant Tracing

At TraceGo, we understand the challenges legal professionals face when defendants become unreachable or intentionally evade contact. Our defendant tracing service is purpose-built for solicitors, law firms, and legal departments who need to locate individuals for the effective progression of court proceedings. Whether you are dealing with civil litigation, debt recovery, breach of contract, or possession claims, our team provides fast, accurate, and legally compliant address confirmations. Many defendants relocate without updating records or with the intention of avoiding service. TraceGo ensures you can verify their current residential address within 24 hours—allowing legal action to proceed without delay and in full compliance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

We also assist legal professionals in matters where a defendant’s location is required for issuing Letters Before Action (LBAs), enforcing judgments, or serving court documents. Our tracing specialists use regulated data sources, credit agency-linked intelligence, and advanced research techniques to identify and confirm the most current address for service. Whether you're preparing for trial, issuing proceedings, or conducting enforcement action, our service gives you confidence that the information you rely on is accurate and admissible. With a no find, no fee guarantee, GDPR-compliant processes, and a turnaround time of just 24 hours, TraceGo is the trusted partner for legal professionals across the UK who need effective, litigation-focused defendant tracing.

At every stage, TraceGo delivers no find, no fee tracing backed by data accuracy, GDPR compliance, and a turnaround time of just 24 hours—ensuring you can progress your legal matter with confidence.

Defendant Tracing Made Easy.