Pre-Marital Background Checks UK

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.

Before making any decisions, carry out your own due diligence. Make sure the agency is registered with the Association of British Investigators (ABI) to avoid rogue companies and guarantee they follow industry regulations.

Yes, we can help. This has become an ever-growing service which allows our clients to be one step ahead. Locating a spouse’s assets for divorce in the Uk is primarily handled through a formal legal process that mandates financial disclosure however it can be met with a battle and a lack of cooperation.

We use a team of highly skilled investigators and researchers that are trained to obtain evidence. A detailed pre sue report is provided with all findings ensuring that it can be used in future court proceedings.

Trying to find tangible physical assets such as property & motor vehicles as well as any property tied up in the subjects’ company affiliations.

Yes, at Global Investigations, we offer a complete, bespoke background checking service that gets you in touch with a specialist from the beginning. We pride ourselves on our unique service, helping thousands across the globe with thorough checks for give you peace of mind.

The length of time needed to generate a report is dependent on the service. Our surveillance reports are provided within 48 hours, very in-depth intelligence reports can generally take 10-20 working days, while global comprehensive reports may need 20 plus working days.

We have highly skilled investigators that have over 30 years’ experience.

No, all investigations are discrete. Confidentiality is paramount in all our work.

We can perform basic data and identification checks, nationality checks, criminality
checks, open-source intelligence checks, credit & finance checks, wealth and assets,
extended family confirmation, marriage and relationship check and business checks.

We can start immediately, and we estimate all standard background checks to be completed within 20-25 days. It is possible to expedite the service; however this is dependent on the information initially supplied and will also be reflected in the cost of the service.

We have experienced investigators all over the globe. We a global presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. We have worked in over 130 different areas and countries, and our international expertise is unrivalled.

Yes we can if need be.