Trusted by businesses, individuals, and the legal profession since 1994, Global Investigations offers professional, discreet, and confidential pre-marital investigations. Rated 5 stars by hundreds of clients, we have successfully traced hundreds of millions in recoverable assets and handled over 12,500 cases across 122 countries.
Are You Suspicious of the Person You’re About to Marry?
Getting married is a big commitment; no doubt, you will want to enter a marriage with trust and confidence in your partner. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for many people to uncover important information about their spouse after they get married. Whether it’s financial troubles, infidelity, or past criminal convictions. You have the right to know before the marriage goes ahead.
Why Consider a Pre-Marital Background Check?
While it may feel intrusive, a pre-marital investigation can provide valuable insights and uncover potential red flags that could impact your relationship. Common reasons for a background check include:
- Verifying Identity: If you haven’t known your fiancé for a long time, a background check can help verify their identity and basic information like education and employment history.
- Employment and Education Verification: Ensure claimed employment history and academic qualifications are accurate by contacting former employers and institutions directly.
- Checking Financial History: Discover any debts, bankruptcies, or liens that could affect your shared financial future.
- Investigating Past Marriages or Divorces: Learn about previous marriages, which may be important to discuss openly.
- Social Media and Online Presence: Review publicly available information to understand your partner’s online history.
Detailed Reporting by Pre-Marital Investigation Specialists
We will provide you with a highly detailed background check report on your partner or future in-laws’ past and present activities, education and prior criminal history. With our pre-marital investigation services, we give you the exact information you need to verify that everything you’ve been told is 100% true.
We have an extensive 30 years’ experience in the matrimonial investigation sector and are an empathetic organisation that prides itself on putting our clients at ease when discussing their personal and sometimes painful experiences. We aim to reassure our clients with swift and accurate information, giving peace of mind to enable you to move forward in whichever way you choose.
As soon as a client reaches out to us, we practise the utmost professionalism by ensuring complete confidentiality. Any investigation and communication will be solely between you and us. We also provide an Investigations Manager you can personally liaise with, so you have your own point of contact throughout.
We are also pleased to advise that we are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR, and we are members of the ABI. We are also governed by the Law Society, so all information can be used in a Court of Law if so required.
Steps to Start a Pre-Marital Background Investigation
Starting a pre-marital background check is simple, but you must approach it carefully to ensure legality, accuracy, and discretion. Here’s how you can begin:
- Reach Out to a Professional Investigator (such as ourselves here at Global Investigations)
- Discuss Your Objectives – Explain your concerns so the investigation can be tailored to your needs.
- Agree on Scope and Budget – Confirm the investigation’s methods, timeline, and costs upfront.
- Provide Necessary Information – Supply accurate details about your fiancé or future in-laws to ensure effectiveness.
- Maintain Confidential Communication – Keep all communication private through your dedicated investigator contact.
- Receive a Detailed Report – You’ll then receive a report outlining verified personal, financial, and marital information.
Enquire About a Pre-Marital Background Check Today
We are aware that no two pre-marital investigations are the same; there are different concerns, which we work to fulfil with unique expectations every time. The first step is to call one of our professional agents, and they will be more than happy to provide you with the information that relates specifically to your situation and advise how best we can help.
A pre-marital background check can give you clarity, reassurance, and confidence as you prepare to enter a lifelong commitment.
If you want to have peace of mind before getting married, please contact us today to discuss how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s legal to run a background check on your fiancé. However, your location (i.e., the laws of the relevant state or country) and how you obtain the information are important.
For example, in the UK, if the information was obtained outside of the regulations stipulated by organisations such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), DPA (Data Protection Act), ABI (The Association of British Investigators) and The Law Society, your findings are illegal and inadmissible in court.
If you don’t have your fiancé’s permission to conduct a premarital background check, information like credit files and criminal records won’t be available because of data protection laws. For a successful background check, we recommend you consult with or hire a private investigator or legal expert to ensure you comply with all local laws.
As all investigations are bespoke, costs can vary. In-house rates for pre-marital investigation services start from £25 per hour, per person, and matrimonial surveillance rates start from £65 per agent, per hour. This service includes reports with free of charge imagery and we can provide video evidence that can, on occasion, be crucial to you (for instance for legal reasons).
We ensure that all rates are agreed upon before any work is undertaken. We have set rates that apply to all our clients. We maintain a transparent relationship at all times throughout the investigation, and we make sure to never undertake a task that has not been requested, authorised or budgeted for.
The specific details of a fiancé’s background investigation will vary depending on the investigator you hire and the package you choose. However, it may typically include:
- Personal information verification – This is the first step to establishing a solid foundation for the investigation. It includes verifying your fiancé’s personal details, such as name (including aliases), date of birth, past and present addresses and current phone number.
- Verification of employment and education – This step verifies your fiancé’s claimed employment history and academic qualifications by contacting former employers and educational institutions directly.
- Financial background check – The investigator examines public records and credit reports to uncover any financial liabilities that could impact your shared financial future, including outstanding debts, bankruptcies, or liens.
- Marriage history check – This can reveal any past marriages and divorces.
- Social media investigation – A fiancé’s press, media and internet history can provide insights into their online presence and past activities.