This document provides information on how to search for people and personal information online using public records and other online sources. It discusses the types of personal information that can be found, such as public records, published information, and personally provided data. Specific sources are outlined for finding property records, campaign contributions, sex offenders, vital records, and conducting reverse lookups. Tools for social media and paid sites that provide some free information are also presented. The document concludes with tips for protecting personal privacy online.
Volunteers are an integral part of society. Unfortunately there is that small percent of volunteer contact that is actually harmful. Volunteers are not the only segment that nonprofits need to be concerned with. Employees and board members can also harm an organization and its clientele.
Savvy nonprofit organizations realize that there are ways to mitigate the risk of letting the wrong person be a volunteer, employee, or board member; in turn mitigating the risk of fraud, abuse, illegal activity, and negative influence. Background investigations are one of the best ways to mitigate those risks.
Savvy nonprofit organizations also realize that a properly implemented background investigations policy and procedure carries with it the concerns of being time consuming, requires the gathering of sensitive data, is paper heavy, and can be costly.
Learn how to implement an effective volunteer, employee and board background investigations policy and procedure, while learning the ins and outs of background investigations, how to evaluate current background investigations, and how to get buy in from within your organization to enhance or implement a background investigations program.
Background Investigations: A Primer for Nonprofits
Volunteers are an integral part of society. Unfortunately there is that small percent of volunteer contact that is actually harmful. Volunteers are not the only segment that nonprofits need to be concerned with. Employees and board members can also harm an organization and its clientele.
Savvy nonprofit organizations realize that there are ways to mitigate the risk of letting the wrong person be a volunteer, employee, or board member; in turn mitigating the risk of fraud, abuse, illegal activity, and negative influence. Background investigations are one of the best ways to mitigate those risks.
Savvy nonprofit organizations also realize that a properly implemented background investigations policy and procedure carries with it the concerns of being time consuming, requires the gathering of sensitive data, is paper heavy, and can be costly.
Learn how to implement an effective volunteer, employee and board background investigations policy and procedure, while learning the ins and outs of background investigations, how to evaluate current background investigations, and how to get buy in from within your organization to enhance or implement a background investigations program.
Ron Nixon presents during the free business journalism workshop, "Follow the Money -- Tracking Companies' Influence on Politics."
For more free resources on business journalism, please visit businessjournalism.org.
Volunteers are an integral part of society. Unfortunately there is that small percent of volunteer contact that is actually harmful. Volunteers are not the only segment that nonprofits need to be concerned with. Employees and board members can also harm an organization and its clientele.
Savvy nonprofit organizations realize that there are ways to mitigate the risk of letting the wrong person be a volunteer, employee, or board member; in turn mitigating the risk of fraud, abuse, illegal activity, and negative influence. Background investigations are one of the best ways to mitigate those risks.
Savvy nonprofit organizations also realize that a properly implemented background investigations policy and procedure carries with it the concerns of being time consuming, requires the gathering of sensitive data, is paper heavy, and can be costly.
Learn how to implement an effective volunteer, employee and board background investigations policy and procedure, while learning the ins and outs of background investigations, how to evaluate current background investigations, and how to get buy in from within your organization to enhance or implement a background investigations program.
Background Investigations: A Primer for Nonprofits
Volunteers are an integral part of society. Unfortunately there is that small percent of volunteer contact that is actually harmful. Volunteers are not the only segment that nonprofits need to be concerned with. Employees and board members can also harm an organization and its clientele.
Savvy nonprofit organizations realize that there are ways to mitigate the risk of letting the wrong person be a volunteer, employee, or board member; in turn mitigating the risk of fraud, abuse, illegal activity, and negative influence. Background investigations are one of the best ways to mitigate those risks.
Savvy nonprofit organizations also realize that a properly implemented background investigations policy and procedure carries with it the concerns of being time consuming, requires the gathering of sensitive data, is paper heavy, and can be costly.
Learn how to implement an effective volunteer, employee and board background investigations policy and procedure, while learning the ins and outs of background investigations, how to evaluate current background investigations, and how to get buy in from within your organization to enhance or implement a background investigations program.
Ron Nixon presents during the free business journalism workshop, "Follow the Money -- Tracking Companies' Influence on Politics."
For more free resources on business journalism, please visit businessjournalism.org.
The North Carolina criminal records criminal records will help you find out the background of your prospective employee easily.
https://northcarolina.staterecords.org/criminal.php
The various internet resources have made the online background check of a person easy and less time-consuming. There are search engines, social media, public records and financial transactions that can be seen and accessed to find the details of a person. You may see the below slides to find the basics of online background check of a person.
Please join us for CI's Fireside Chat Why Do I Need Federal Criminal Inquiries.
CI's President, Michelle Pyan, will talk with you about Federal Criminal Inquiries. Commercial Investigations is hosting an exclusive webinar just for you! Come join us for our twenty minute fireside chat.
If you’re looking to access North Dakota arrest records without getting into the hassle of visiting offices, log on to various government and private websites offering free access.
https://northdakota.staterecords.org/criminal.php
Chris Roush presented "Investigating Private Companies" at the Donald W. Reynolds National Center of Business Journalism's free workshop, "Investigating Private Companies and Nonprofits."
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
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that a governmental unit is required by law to keep or those that are necessary for a
governmental unit to keep in order to discharge its duties imposed by law.
Many types of public records contain similar information about individuals or entities. Yet
each agency or governmental unit is responsible for quite different functions that may
require them to maintain very unique information. The investigator should be prepared to
consult a variety of public records in order to gather the information necessary.
Local or County Records
The great majority of an individual’s civil records can be found at the county courthouse in
the jurisdiction where the subject does business or resides.
Voter Registration Records
In order to vote, citizens must register in their respective precincts by filling out a form
detailing their name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and signature. Voter
registration records are routinely verified by the county, and old addresses are deleted as
new ones appear.
Marriage License Records
Marriage license information includes the couple’s married names, the maiden name of the
female, the addresses of the individuals, proof of the couple’s identities (driver’s license
numbers or passports), and both parties’ dates of birth.
Real Property Records
When an individual purchases real estate, he becomes a taxpayer and a registrant in several
county records. Each real estate transaction will list a deed verifying the transfer of the
property. If the individual either buys or sells a house or piece of property, or if his real
property becomes subject to a state or federal lien, the transaction will be reflected in the
county real property indexes. Additionally, if improvements are made to the property (e.g.,
adding a new room or installing a pool), a mechanic’s lien or other notice may be on file in
the county property records.
A search of these records will reveal:
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• Residency and addresses of buyer and seller (referred to respectively as grantor and
grantee)
• Price of the property
• Mortgage company and amount originally financed
• Real estate ownership
• Who financed the transaction, if applicable
• Title companies involved
• Improvements to the property and the names and addresses of the contractors
Property Tax Records
Most counties charge landowners with property taxes for upkeep of local their schools,
courthouses, police forces, and so forth. Property tax records can provide the fraud
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Steven Jablonski, a reference librarian at Skokie Public Library, gave this presentation at an RLA CE program on March 4, 2010.
For more information about the RLA CE Committee, please visit http://rlace.info.
Mark Horvit, executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, spoke about doing deep background checks on candidates for local office at RJI's "Down-home Democracy: Empowering Citizens With Outstanding Coverage of Local Elections" on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
Look in the South Carolina Court Records if you need to take any reference from the previous court cases of the state.
https://southcarolina.staterecords.org/court.php
The North Carolina criminal records criminal records will help you find out the background of your prospective employee easily.
https://northcarolina.staterecords.org/criminal.php
The various internet resources have made the online background check of a person easy and less time-consuming. There are search engines, social media, public records and financial transactions that can be seen and accessed to find the details of a person. You may see the below slides to find the basics of online background check of a person.
Please join us for CI's Fireside Chat Why Do I Need Federal Criminal Inquiries.
CI's President, Michelle Pyan, will talk with you about Federal Criminal Inquiries. Commercial Investigations is hosting an exclusive webinar just for you! Come join us for our twenty minute fireside chat.
If you’re looking to access North Dakota arrest records without getting into the hassle of visiting offices, log on to various government and private websites offering free access.
https://northdakota.staterecords.org/criminal.php
Chris Roush presented "Investigating Private Companies" at the Donald W. Reynolds National Center of Business Journalism's free workshop, "Investigating Private Companies and Nonprofits."
For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
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may be reproduced or transmitted without publisher's prior permission. Violators will be prosecuted.
that a governmental unit is required by law to keep or those that are necessary for a
governmental unit to keep in order to discharge its duties imposed by law.
Many types of public records contain similar information about individuals or entities. Yet
each agency or governmental unit is responsible for quite different functions that may
require them to maintain very unique information. The investigator should be prepared to
consult a variety of public records in order to gather the information necessary.
Local or County Records
The great majority of an individual’s civil records can be found at the county courthouse in
the jurisdiction where the subject does business or resides.
Voter Registration Records
In order to vote, citizens must register in their respective precincts by filling out a form
detailing their name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and signature. Voter
registration records are routinely verified by the county, and old addresses are deleted as
new ones appear.
Marriage License Records
Marriage license information includes the couple’s married names, the maiden name of the
female, the addresses of the individuals, proof of the couple’s identities (driver’s license
numbers or passports), and both parties’ dates of birth.
Real Property Records
When an individual purchases real estate, he becomes a taxpayer and a registrant in several
county records. Each real estate transaction will list a deed verifying the transfer of the
property. If the individual either buys or sells a house or piece of property, or if his real
property becomes subject to a state or federal lien, the transaction will be reflected in the
county real property indexes. Additionally, if improvements are made to the property (e.g.,
adding a new room or installing a pool), a mechanic’s lien or other notice may be on file in
the county property records.
A search of these records will reveal:
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• Residency and addresses of buyer and seller (referred to respectively as grantor and
grantee)
• Price of the property
• Mortgage company and amount originally financed
• Real estate ownership
• Who financed the transaction, if applicable
• Title companies involved
• Improvements to the property and the names and addresses of the contractors
Property Tax Records
Most counties charge landowners with property taxes for upkeep of local their schools,
courthouses, police forces, and so forth. Property tax records can provide the fraud
examiner w.
Steven Jablonski, a reference librarian at Skokie Public Library, gave this presentation at an RLA CE program on March 4, 2010.
For more information about the RLA CE Committee, please visit http://rlace.info.
Mark Horvit, executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, spoke about doing deep background checks on candidates for local office at RJI's "Down-home Democracy: Empowering Citizens With Outstanding Coverage of Local Elections" on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
Look in the South Carolina Court Records if you need to take any reference from the previous court cases of the state.
https://southcarolina.staterecords.org/court.php
This class will provide participants an overview of how to use the Internet to find employment. Topics will include using various job search engines, completing online application forms and posting resumes, and taking advantage of social networking websites for professionals.
This beginner-level class offers participants instruction on how to effectively search the Web using a wide variety of search engines, Web directories, and library databases. Attendees must already know how to use a mouse and keyboard.
1. Be an OnlineBe an Online
Detective!Detective!
Finding People and MoreFinding People and More
Using Online SourcesUsing Online Sources
2. Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
The World of Online Public RecordsThe World of Online Public Records
Searching for People Using Online ToolsSearching for People Using Online Tools
Protecting Your Personal Information Online?Protecting Your Personal Information Online?
3. Where DoesWhere Does FREEFREE OnlineOnline
Personal Info Come From?Personal Info Come From?
Public RecordsPublic Records
Drivers license records, campaign contributions . . .Drivers license records, campaign contributions . . .
Publicly Available InformationPublicly Available Information
Phone listings, professional directories . . .Phone listings, professional directories . . .
Published InformationPublished Information
Newspaper articles, death and wedding notices . . .Newspaper articles, death and wedding notices . . .
Personally Provided InformationPersonally Provided Information
Blog postings, social network sites . . .Blog postings, social network sites . . .
4. What Are Public Records?What Are Public Records?
PublicPublic recordsrecords are maintained by governmentare maintained by government
agencies (federal, state, or local) as directed byagencies (federal, state, or local) as directed by
law and made available to the public (e.g.,law and made available to the public (e.g.,
occupational licenses)occupational licenses)
Publicly availablePublicly available recordsrecords are maintained byare maintained by
private agencies and made available to the publicprivate agencies and made available to the public
without restrictions (e.g., telephone listings)without restrictions (e.g., telephone listings)
5. Myths about Public RecordsMyths about Public Records
All government records are public recordsAll government records are public records
Certain categories of government records areCertain categories of government records are
always public recordsalways public records
All public records are freely and readily availableAll public records are freely and readily available
to anyoneto anyone
All public records are available onlineAll public records are available online
6. Finding Illinois PublicFinding Illinois Public
RecordsRecords
Few Illinois public records are available for freeFew Illinois public records are available for free
onlineonline
Private companies buy public records in bulkPrivate companies buy public records in bulk
from Illinois agencies and resell themfrom Illinois agencies and resell them
Some resold public record information thenSome resold public record information then
shows up for free onlineshows up for free online
7. Illinois Public RecordsIllinois Public Records
Available for Free OnlineAvailable for Free Online
Property Records (Cook County)Property Records (Cook County)
Business RegistrationsBusiness Registrations
Professional LicensesProfessional Licenses
Campaign ContributionsCampaign Contributions
Sex Offenders and InmatesSex Offenders and Inmates
8. Illinois Public Records NOTIllinois Public Records NOT
Available for Free OnlineAvailable for Free Online
Vital Records (Birth, Death, and MarriageVital Records (Birth, Death, and Marriage
Certificates)Certificates)
Criminal RecordsCriminal Records
Court Records, with minor exceptionsCourt Records, with minor exceptions
Voter RegistrationsVoter Registrations
Motor Vehicle RecordsMotor Vehicle Records
9. Property RecordsProperty Records
Cook County Assessor’s Office (Cook County Assessor’s Office (
www.cookcountyassessor.com/info/startres.aspwww.cookcountyassessor.com/info/startres.asp))
Search by address to find PIN and photo of propertySearch by address to find PIN and photo of property
Cook County Treasurer’s Office (Cook County Treasurer’s Office (
www.cookcountytreasurer.com/payments/statuswww.cookcountytreasurer.com/payments/status))
Search by PIN to find who owns a propertySearch by PIN to find who owns a property
10. More Property RecordsMore Property Records
Cook County Recorder of Deeds (Cook County Recorder of Deeds (
www.ccrd.infowww.ccrd.info))
Search by PIN to find mortgage informationSearch by PIN to find mortgage information
Search by name to see property owned by a personSearch by name to see property owned by a person
Zillow.com (Zillow.com (www.zillow.comwww.zillow.com))
Find estimated market values for homesFind estimated market values for homes
11. Home SalesHome Sales
Chicago Tribune Home Purchases (Chicago Tribune Home Purchases (
www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/transawww.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/transa
))
Cook and surrounding counties onlyCook and surrounding counties only
Public-Record.com (Public-Record.com (databases.skokielibrary.infodatabases.skokielibrary.info))
Provides home sale data toProvides home sale data to Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune
Also has information on foreclosures, tax sales,Also has information on foreclosures, tax sales,
bankruptcies, new businesses and homeownersbankruptcies, new businesses and homeowners
12. Federal Campaign ContributionsFederal Campaign Contributions
OpenSecrets Donor Lookup (OpenSecrets Donor Lookup (
www.opensecrets.org/indivs/index.phpwww.opensecrets.org/indivs/index.php))
Search by name for people who contributed $200 orSearch by name for people who contributed $200 or
more to a federal political campaign from 1990 to themore to a federal political campaign from 1990 to the
presentpresent
FundRace (FundRace (fundrace.huffingtonpost.comfundrace.huffingtonpost.com))
Search by name or address for people whoSearch by name or address for people who
contributed $200 or more to the 2004, 2008, or 2010contributed $200 or more to the 2004, 2008, or 2010
federal electionsfederal elections
13. Sex Offenders & CrimeSex Offenders & Crime
Illinois Sex Offender Information (Illinois Sex Offender Information (
www.isp.state.il.us/sor/sor.cfmwww.isp.state.il.us/sor/sor.cfm))
Search for sex offenders by name or zip codeSearch for sex offenders by name or zip code
Chicago Crime Map (Chicago Crime Map (
gis.chicagopolice.org/CLEARMap/startPage.htmgis.chicagopolice.org/CLEARMap/startPage.htm
))
14. Vital RecordsVital Records
Cook County Clerk’s Office Vital Records (Cook County Clerk’s Office Vital Records (
www.cookctyclerk.com/sub/vital_records.aspwww.cookctyclerk.com/sub/vital_records.asp))
Vital records can be requested in person, by mail, atVital records can be requested in person, by mail, at
currency exchange, or onlinecurrency exchange, or online
Request forms, fees, and ID requiredRequest forms, fees, and ID required
Only related parties can request vital records less thanOnly related parties can request vital records less than
20 or so years old20 or so years old
VitalChek (VitalChek (www.vitalchek.comwww.vitalchek.com))
Private company expedites records requests for a feePrivate company expedites records requests for a fee
15. Why Are Some People Hard toWhy Are Some People Hard to
Find?Find?
Some names are very commonSome names are very common
Some people change their names or useSome people change their names or use
variations on their namesvariations on their names
Some people have unlisted numbers,Some people have unlisted numbers,
nonpublished numbers, or just a cell phonenonpublished numbers, or just a cell phone
Some people are deadSome people are dead
16. Is Someone Dead?Is Someone Dead?
Social Security Death Index at Rootsweb (Social Security Death Index at Rootsweb (
ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.comssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com) or Ancestry () or Ancestry (
databases.skokielibrary.infodatabases.skokielibrary.info))
Unofficial Social Security Number Verification/Unofficial Social Security Number Verification/
DecodingDecoding ((
www.blackbookonline.info/bbo_ssnvalidator.htmwww.blackbookonline.info/bbo_ssnvalidator.htm))
17. Library Phone DirectoriesLibrary Phone Directories
ReferenceUSA (ReferenceUSA (databases.skokielibrary.infodatabases.skokielibrary.info))
Stronger for business listings than residentialStronger for business listings than residential
Residential information taken from printResidential information taken from print
phonebooks—may be out of date!phonebooks—may be out of date!
Good for reverse look-ups and neighbor searchesGood for reverse look-ups and neighbor searches
18. Library Phone DirectoriesLibrary Phone Directories
MasterfilesMasterfiles (ask at Reference Desk)(ask at Reference Desk)
Telephone numbers updated daily from phoneTelephone numbers updated daily from phone
companiescompanies
Includes names and addresses for nonpublishedIncludes names and addresses for nonpublished
numbersnumbers
Must be searched by a LibrarianMust be searched by a Librarian
19. Reverse Look-UpsReverse Look-Ups
Haines Criss-Cross Directories (print)Haines Criss-Cross Directories (print)
Best source for reverse look-ups for Chicago and suburbsBest source for reverse look-ups for Chicago and suburbs
Includes names and addresses for nonpublished listingsIncludes names and addresses for nonpublished listings
Phone Validator (Phone Validator (www.phonevalidator.comwww.phonevalidator.com))
Indicates whether a phone number is from a cell phone orIndicates whether a phone number is from a cell phone or
landline, its geographic area, and providerlandline, its geographic area, and provider
Melissa DATA (Melissa DATA (www.melissadata.com/lookupswww.melissadata.com/lookups))
Do many different kinds of reverse look-ups from thisDo many different kinds of reverse look-ups from this
pagepage
20. Cell Phone Numbers andCell Phone Numbers and
Email AddressesEmail Addresses
No good way to get this information for freeNo good way to get this information for free
Intelius (Intelius (www.intelius.comwww.intelius.com) sells email address) sells email address
and cell phone numbers on its websiteand cell phone numbers on its website
Some people provide their email addresses onSome people provide their email addresses on
their own websitestheir own websites
21. Online People FindersOnline People Finders
WhitePages.com (WhitePages.com (www.whitepages.comwww.whitepages.com))
Provides addresses, phone numbers, ages, andProvides addresses, phone numbers, ages, and
spouse’s namesspouse’s names
Good for reverse look-ups and neighbor searchesGood for reverse look-ups and neighbor searches
Zabasearch (Zabasearch (www.zabasearch.comwww.zabasearch.com))
Provides assorted addresses, phone numbers, andProvides assorted addresses, phone numbers, and
birth years from public record sourcesbirth years from public record sources
Zoominfo (Zoominfo (www.zoominfo.comwww.zoominfo.com))
Provides occupational info for peopleProvides occupational info for people
22. Fee Sites with Free InfoFee Sites with Free Info
Intelius (Intelius (www.intelius.comwww.intelius.com) and USSearch () and USSearch (
www.ussearch.comwww.ussearch.com))
Provides ages, previous cities lived in, and lists ofProvides ages, previous cities lived in, and lists of
relativesrelatives
Check Illinois (Check Illinois (consumer.public-record.comconsumer.public-record.com))
Preview search results for Illinois public recordsPreview search results for Illinois public records
Spokeo (www.spokeo.com)Spokeo (www.spokeo.com)
Includes lifestyle informationIncludes lifestyle information
23. Major Social Network SitesMajor Social Network Sites
Social networking sites allow people to postSocial networking sites allow people to post
personal information with varying restrictionspersonal information with varying restrictions
MySpace (www.myspace.com)MySpace (www.myspace.com)
Facebook (www.facebook.com)Facebook (www.facebook.com)
Friendster (www.friendster.com)Friendster (www.friendster.com)
LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com)LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com)
Professional and business orientedProfessional and business oriented
24. Meta Search SitesMeta Search Sites
Search multiple public record and socialSearch multiple public record and social
networking sites at the same time from thesenetworking sites at the same time from these
sites:sites:
Pipl (www.pipl.com)Pipl (www.pipl.com)
iSearch (www.isearch.com)iSearch (www.isearch.com)
25. Helpful Search EngineHelpful Search Engine
Yippy (search.yippy.com)Yippy (search.yippy.com)
Clusters search results into useful categoriesClusters search results into useful categories
May be helpful searching for people with commonMay be helpful searching for people with common
namesnames
26. Other Interesting SitesOther Interesting Sites
Teacher Salary DatabaseTeacher Salary Database
(www.familytaxpayers.org/salary.php)(www.familytaxpayers.org/salary.php)
See how much an Illinois public school teacher earnsSee how much an Illinois public school teacher earns
Birthdatabase.com (www.birthdatabase.com)Birthdatabase.com (www.birthdatabase.com)
Find someone’s date of birthFind someone’s date of birth
The Smoking Gun (www.thesmokinggun.com)The Smoking Gun (www.thesmokinggun.com)
View public records on celebrity mishapsView public records on celebrity mishaps
27. Collections of Useful LinksCollections of Useful Links
Black Book Online (www.blackbookonline.info)Black Book Online (www.blackbookonline.info)
Many useful links for the amateur detectiveMany useful links for the amateur detective
BRB’s Free Resource CenterBRB’s Free Resource Center
(www.brbpub.com/pubrecsites.asp)(www.brbpub.com/pubrecsites.asp)
Collection of links to public record sites provided byCollection of links to public record sites provided by
major publisher of public records booksmajor publisher of public records books
28. Protecting Your PrivacyProtecting Your Privacy
Get a new phone number and make it unlistedGet a new phone number and make it unlisted
or nonpublishedor nonpublished
Check sites for their privacy settings beforeCheck sites for their privacy settings before
making personal postsmaking personal posts
Be aware that anything you post online may beBe aware that anything you post online may be
found by other peoplefound by other people
29. Avoid Releasing PersonalAvoid Releasing Personal
InformationInformation
Be careful about releasing personal informationBe careful about releasing personal information
to private companiesto private companies
Warranty or product registration cardsWarranty or product registration cards
Sweepstakes or contest formsSweepstakes or contest forms
Online coupon sitesOnline coupon sites
Read privacy policies of businesses and websitesRead privacy policies of businesses and websites
to see if they share your personal datato see if they share your personal data