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Verified Information. Trusted Results.

VERITRACE

Desktop tracing & information verificationyou can act on

Built for professionals who need verified information they can act on. We verify information for insurers, banks, debt collectors, attorneys, estate agents, landlords and private individuals. Fast, accurate. Information processed in line with POPIA.

South Africa • Processed in line with POPIA

What we do

Tracing and verification services

We conduct thorough desktop-based research and source verification to provide clear, reliable information.

No trace, no fee
72–96 hours turnaround
Volume discounts from 20 bundle searches / month

Tracing Services

Desktop tracing of defendants, debtors and third parties for attorneys, banks, insurers and debt collectors. Standard turnaround is 72–96 hours.

Address Locate

Current residential address for a defendant or debtor, suitable for sheriff service.

Address Confirmation

Verification of a known address and whether the person still resides there.

Employment Trace

Current employer and contact details for the person.

Address + Employment

An address locate and employment trace bundled in one report.

Contact Number Trace

Current cell and landline numbers linked to the person.

Alive / Deceased Check

Confirms whether an individual is alive or deceased.

Property Ownership Search

Deeds office search via Windeed for registered property ownership.

Full Trace

Address, employer, contact numbers and property ownership in one report.

Asset Trace

Identifying assets linked to a person or business, such as registered property and business interests.

Debtor Trace

Locating debtors for collection: current address, employer and contact details.

Third-Party Trace

Locating third parties to a matter, such as witnesses, beneficiaries and claimants.

Defendant Locate

Physical address location for defendants prior to service of process.

CIPC Services

Company searches, director confirmations and statutory filings.

Company Search

Company status, registration details and registered address.

Director Confirmation

A person's directorships and current status as a director.

Full Company Profile Disclosure

Directors, status, registered office and company history.

CIPC Filings

Annual returns, director changes and registered address changes.

Beneficial Ownership Filing

Preparation and submission of beneficial ownership records.

Rental Screening

For estate agents, property managers and private landlords. A signed applicant consent is required for every check.

Tenant Credit Report

Credit profile of the applicant, run with their written consent.

Tenant Screening

Credit report, ID verification, judgments and defaults, and employment confirmation.

Full Tenant Vetting

Screening plus a landlord reference check.

Custom service requests

Don't see what you need? We handle custom tracing and verification requests, and we can put together a custom bundle if you run regular volume. Tell us what you need confirmed and we'll tailor a report and quote for you. Volume discounts apply from 20 bundle searches per month.

Need pricing? Email services@veritrace.co.za for the full services & pricing guide. Volume discounts apply from 20 bundle searches per month.

How it works

From request to report

01

Submit your request

Choose a service and share brief subject details, your purpose and consent or lawful authority.

02

We confirm the details

We verify purpose and authority, then confirm scope, price and turnaround before work begins.

03

Receive your report

Receive clear, source-verified information for the agreed lawful purpose.

Submit request

Who we serve

Built for industries that run on verified information

Insurers

Verify claimants, locate beneficiaries and confirm risk information before you pay out.

Banks

Locate account holders, verify employment and support recoveries with verified data.

Debt Collectors

Find debtors faster with current addresses, contact details and employment confirmation.

Attorney Firms

Locate defendants and witnesses for service of process, and verify information for litigation.

Private Individuals

Tracing and verification for lawful personal matters. We verify the purpose and consent or other lawful authority before every trace.

Compliance

Processed in line with POPIA

We process personal information lawfully under the Protection of Personal Information Act. Every trace and verification is performed for a legitimate, defined purpose, with strict controls on how information is sourced, handled and reported.

  • Purpose and consent or other lawful authority verified before every trace
  • Secure handling and restricted access to personal information
  • Verified sources only, no guesswork in our reports

"Verified information. Trusted results."

Company Reg. 2024/793377/07

Get in touch

Ready to submit a request?

Send us your instruction and we'll confirm turnaround and pricing before we start. Tracing is desktop-only, processed in line with POPIA, and covered by our no trace, no fee promise.