What Background Investigation Covers
A background investigation is a deep, manual research process conducted by a licensed investigator. ObjectWire handles background checks for individuals vetting new relationships or business partners, businesses conducting pre-hire due diligence, landlords screening tenants, and attorneys investigating opposing parties.
Our investigations access records and sources that consumer background check services cannot reach, and they are conducted by a licensed investigator who can interpret context, flag anomalies, and produce a written report rather than a raw data dump.
vs. Consumer Background Check Services | Why PI Investigation Differs
Consumer services like Spokeo or BeenVerified aggregate public data and return results in seconds. They miss sealed records, out-of-state incidents with inconsistent reporting, alias usage, and anything requiring manual verification. A licensed investigator can cross-reference multiple databases, verify employment and address history directly, and identify red flags that automated systems cannot surface.
If what you need is court-ready documentation or a verified narrative rather than a list of possibly outdated data points, an investigative background check is the right instrument.
Use Cases | Who Commissions Background Investigations
- Individuals — vetting a new romantic partner, business partner, or contractor
- Businesses — pre-hire due diligence for executives, contractors, or high-trust roles
- Landlords — tenant screening beyond consumer credit and criminal checks
- Attorneys — opposing party investigation, witness research, litigation support
- Investors — partner and principal due diligence before a transaction
- Families — verifying the background of someone entering a family member's life
What We Research | Background Investigation Scope
- Criminal history — Texas and multi-state court records, including misdemeanors often missed by consumer services
- Address history — verified current and prior addresses, including gaps
- Employment verification — direct verification of claimed employment history
- Identity verification — confirm identity is as represented, including alias checks
- Civil records — prior litigation, judgments, liens, bankruptcies
- Digital identity — in conjunction with digital forensics, social media aliases and online presence
- Associates and networks — known associates relevant to the investigative scope
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Initial consultations are free. Visit the consultation page to discuss your case. For all services, see the investigative services hub.