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Asset Searches, Asset Investigations & Asset Recovery Services Nationwide
U.S. Asset Records is the trusted asset search company for law firms, collection agencies, and creditors across all 50 U.S. states. As a leading asset investigator and licensed asset protection investigator, U.S. Asset Records delivers asset searches, assets search services, and asset searching investigations at $195 flat fee with 24-72 hour delivery. Our asset investigations and recovery service supports judgment enforcement, divorce undisclosed-asset discovery, probate estate inventory, and pre-litigation collectibility evaluation. We are recognized among the best asset search companies for our asset recovery investigation capability and our unclaimed search reach across all 3,250+ U.S. counties.
Search for Unclaimed Assets · Unclaimed Asset Search Across All 50 States
A professional search for unclaimed assets begins with public-record verification across all 50 state unclaimed-property divisions, then expands into a full nationwide unclaimed asset search across county recorders, Secretary of State business filings, federal court records, U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels, FAA aircraft registry, and UCC Article 9 filings. U.S. Asset Records performs this professional unclaimed asset search as part of every Asset Profile Report at $195 flat fee, identifying assets that the subject may not know exist or may be concealing from creditors, divorce counterparts, or estate administrators.
What an Asset Investigator and Asset Search Company Do
A professional asset investigator identifies real property, business interests, vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, UCC filings, recorded judgments, and federal court records associated with an individual or business entity. The best asset search companies deliver this information with full source attribution, federal compliance built in, and a flat-fee model. As an asset protection investigator, U.S. Asset Records also analyzes asset-shielding structures including Nevada and Delaware LLCs, asset protection trusts, family limited partnerships, and nominee titling patterns. Our asset investigations and recovery reports are used by attorneys nationwide as the foundation for judgment enforcement, divorce equitable distribution, probate inventory, and pre-litigation strategy.
Asset Recovery Services · Asset Recovery Investigation by U.S. Asset Records
Professional asset recovery services begin with thorough asset recovery investigation work: locating, documenting, and verifying every reachable asset tied to the subject. U.S. Asset Records provides asset recovery investigation reports that creditor counsel use to file abstracts of judgment, record memoranda of judgment in property-owning counties, serve garnishment to identified employers and financial institutions, and pursue charging orders against LLC membership interests. Our flat-fee asset recovery services are FCRA-compliant for collection use and DPPA-compliant for motor vehicle records, with delivery in 24 to 72 hours nationwide.
Company Asset Search · Business Entity Investigation
A company asset search identifies the real property, equipment, business interests, UCC filings, recorded judgments, and federal court matters tied to a business entity. U.S. Asset Records is recognized as a leading asset search company for business investigations, supporting M&A due diligence, commercial litigation collectibility evaluation, corporate dissolution, and creditor enforcement against businesses. Our company records search reports cover all 50 state Secretaries of State, all 3,250+ U.S. counties, federal court records (PACER), and Coast Guard vessel documentation, at the same $195 flat-fee pricing as individual searches.
U.S. Asset Records · Nationwide Asset Search and Recovery Investigations
U.S. Asset Records performs professional assets search and asset searching services for attorneys, collection agencies, and individuals across all 50 U.S. states. Whether you need asset searches for litigation, asset investigations and recovery for judgment collection, or a search for unclaimed assets for estate administration, our licensed analysts deliver source-attributed reports in 24 to 72 hours at flat-fee pricing.
Asset Investigator Services
As a professional asset investigator, U.S. Asset Records investigates real property, vehicles, business interests, UCC liens, federal court records, and existing encumbrances. We are the trusted asset protection investigator for law firms nationwide.
Asset Recovery Services
Our asset recovery services support judgment creditors, collection agencies, and litigation counsel pursuing post-judgment enforcement. Every asset recovery investigation identifies attachable holdings for lien recording, writs of execution, garnishment, and charging orders.
Asset Investigations Nationwide
Comprehensive asset investigations across all 3,250+ U.S. counties, all 50 state DMV systems, every Secretary of State, federal courts (PACER), Coast Guard, and FAA. The nation's most thorough assets search coverage.
Unclaimed Asset Search
A professional unclaimed asset search identifies dormant accounts, unclaimed property, estate holdings, and forgotten assets across all 50 states. The licensed search for unclaimed assets recovers what other tools miss.
Order any asset search service in 2-3 minutes online. Flat-fee pricing from $95 to $295. No contracts, no minimums, no subscriptions. Same-day rush delivery available for urgent enforcement matters.
Real Property Intel Package: The Complete Property Owner Investigation, $595 Flat
A property owner investigation answers a different question than an asset search does. An asset search asks what a person owns everywhere. This asks everything about one parcel: who holds title and how, what is recorded against the property, what is recorded against the owner, what the land is worth, and what thirty years of transfers reveal about how it got there. The Real Property Intel Package delivers all of it for $595 flat in 24 to 72 hours, with every finding attributed to its recorded instrument. No quote request, no consultation call, no hourly meter.
What the $595 property investigation includes
| Deliverable | What you receive |
|---|---|
| 30-Year Chain of Title | Every recorded transfer across three decades, grantor to grantee, with instrument numbers and dates |
| Complete Owner Profile | The individual or entity on title, associated names, and the other parcels that same owner holds |
| Liens Against the Property | Mortgages, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, HOA assessments, tax liens, active and released, in priority order |
| Liens Against the Owner | Judgment liens, state and federal tax liens, and UCC filings that attach to the owner rather than the parcel |
| Current Vesting Deed | The operative deed with supporting documents, showing exactly how title is held |
| Vesting Analysis | Whether title runs individually, jointly, in entireties, in trust, or through an entity, the distinction that decides what a creditor reaches |
| Comparables and Valuation | Recent arm’s-length sales in the immediate area, with the data behind the number |
| Tax Assessment History | Assessed values, exemptions claimed, and delinquency status from the county assessor |
| Parcel and Flood Maps | Legal description, parcel boundaries, acreage, and FEMA flood designation |
| Transfer Timing | Recording dates on every conveyance, the evidence fraudulent-transfer analysis runs on |
| Encumbrance Priority | The stack in recording order, so counsel sees what stands ahead of a new lien |
| Analyst Title Narrative | A written analysis tying the twelve findings together, not a database dump |
When counsel orders the property package instead of the $195 report
The two products answer different questions, and the wrong choice wastes a fee. Order the $195 Asset Profile Report when the subject is the unknown: you have a name and need every parcel, entity, vehicle, vessel, and recorded judgment tied to it nationwide. Order the $595 Real Property Intel Package when the parcel is the unknown: you already know which property matters and need it taken to the bottom.
| Asset Profile, $195 | Property Intel, $595 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | A person or entity name | One specific property |
| Breadth | All 50 states, 3,250+ counties | One parcel, taken to full depth |
| Chain of title | Current ownership and recorded liens | Full 30-year chain with every instrument |
| Valuation | Not included | Comparables, assessments, and analysis |
| Typical use | Judgment enforcement, divorce, pre-litigation | Lien position, quiet title, foreclosure, purchase diligence |
| Delivery | 24 to 72 hours | 24 to 72 hours |
What a chain of title actually proves
A current ownership record is a snapshot; a 30-year chain of title is a narrative, and narratives are where cases turn. The chain exposes the quitclaim into an LLC three weeks before a lawsuit landed, the deed to a sibling for consideration of ten dollars, the release that was never recorded, the gap where a conveyance skipped a link entirely, and the encumbrance that outranks the one about to be filed. Recording dates supply the timeline that fraudulent-transfer analysis is built on, and vesting language supplies the answer to the question every creditor eventually asks: does a judgment against this person actually reach this house?
That is why the package is ordered most often by attorneys evaluating liens against a property owner before committing to enforcement, by counsel preparing quiet title actions that require every historical interest identified, by investors screening pre-foreclosure and tax-delinquent parcels where a clean-looking deal hides a senior lien, and by anyone who needs to establish whether a person actually owns a property rather than merely occupying or controlling it.
Nationwide parcel coverage, one published price
Coverage runs to 3,250+ counties in all 50 states, and the price does not move with the jurisdiction: a Manhattan condominium, a Harris County acreage tract, and a rural parcel in a paper-index county are the same $595. Sister company U.S. Title Records has performed property title and lien retrieval since 2009, and that infrastructure is what makes flat-rate parcel work possible at national scale. The subject and the current owner are never contacted, and no inquiry of any kind reaches them.
For the ownership question at the person level rather than the parcel level, the property owner search and how to find property owned by a person guides explain the method, and any of it can be ordered without speaking to anyone.
Search Based on Your Situation
Most people arrive here with a specific problem rather than a product in mind. Find the situation that matches yours, and the right report and price are named beside it. Every option below is ordered online at a published flat fee, delivered in 24 to 72 hours, with the subject never contacted.
A judgment you cannot collect
The debtor claims nothing, the file has gone quiet, and the writ has nowhere to point.
Judgment collection search from $195 or $295
A divorce where the numbers do not add up
Income that outpaces disclosed assets, an entity formed mid-marriage, a deed recorded weeks before filing.
Divorce asset playbook from $195
One property you need taken to the bottom
Lien position, chain of title, vesting, valuation, and every encumbrance in priority order.
Real Property Intel Package from $595
A defendant you are about to sue
Collectibility before the complaint, so the case is worth what it costs to bring.
Pre-litigation search from $195
A debtor who has vanished
No current address, no phone, no employer, and a file that cannot move until you find them.
Skip trace from $95
An estate with assets nobody can locate
Property, accounts, and interests the decedent never told the family about.
Probate and estate search from $195
A business partner or counterparty
What the entity actually owns before you sign, lend, buy, or litigate.
Due diligence search from $195
A tenant, claimant, or borrower
Whether there is anything behind the name before you extend credit or pursue recovery.
Landlord and creditor searches from $195 or $295
Not sure which fits? The short version: if you know the person and need everything they own, order the $195 Asset Profile Report. If you know the property and need it taken to full depth, order the $595 Real Property Intel Package. If you are collecting a judgment or otherwise acting as a creditor, order the $295 FCRA-compliant Creditor-Status Profile. Full detail on what an asset search costs and what an asset search shows.
Our Core Investigation Services
Comprehensive research solutions tailored to your specific needs, all delivered with professional expertise and flat-fee pricing
📈 Nationwide Asset Search & Investigation
Our flagship asset search service provides comprehensive investigation of an individual's or business entity's holdings across all 50 states. We utilize multiple proprietary databases, public records, courthouse systems, and specialized search techniques to build complete financial profiles that support litigation, collection efforts, due diligence, and fraud investigations.
Every search is conducted in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) privacy requirements.
What's Included in Your Asset Search:
- Real estate properties, residential, commercial, vacant land, rental in all 50 states
- Vehicle registrations, cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs through DMV databases
- Watercraft, boats, yachts, jet skis, Coast Guard documented vessels
- Aircraft, planes, helicopters via FAA registry
- Business ownership, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietorships
- UCC filings, secured transactions, equipment liens, accounts receivable
- Judgment liens & tax liens, federal, state, and county level
- Court records, civil litigation history, bankruptcy filings
📋 UCC Lien Search Services
Our UCC lien search service examines Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 financing statements filed against a debtor's personal property or business assets. When businesses obtain loans secured by collateral such as equipment, inventory, or accounts receivable, lenders file UCC-1 financing statements with the Secretary of State to perfect their security interest and establish priority.
Understanding existing UCC filings is essential for lenders conducting pre-loan due diligence, attorneys supporting commercial transactions, buyers acquiring businesses through M&A deals, and investigators locating assets for judgment collection.
UCC Search Reveals:
- Active UCC-1 financing statements, filed against debtor name
- Secured party information, creditor names and addresses
- Collateral descriptions, equipment, inventory, receivables, blanket liens
- Filing dates & priority positions, first-in-time, first-in-right
- Amendments & continuations, UCC-3 filings, lapse dates
- Federal tax liens, IRS liens affecting personal property
- State tax liens, employment, sales, income tax
- Judgment liens, affecting personal property
🔍 Skip Trace & Individual Locator Services
Our skip trace service helps attorneys, process servers, collection agencies, and investigators locate individuals for service of process, judgment enforcement, heir searches, and legal proceedings. We search public and private databases using advanced search techniques to find current addresses, contact information, and identity verification data.
When debtors move without providing forwarding addresses, defendants evade service, or beneficiaries need to be located for estate matters, our skip trace investigations provide the intelligence needed to complete legal actions. All searches comply with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and state-specific privacy laws.
Skip Trace Report Includes:
- Legal names & aliases, variations, maiden names, AKAs
- Identity verification, SSN validation, DOB confirmation
- Current & historical addresses, with date ranges
- Phone numbers, landline, mobile, VOIP with carrier info
- Associates & relatives, household members, connections
- Employment information, current and historical
- Business associations, corporate officer positions, agent roles
- Driver's license information, state-dependent availability
⚖️ Judgment Collection & Debt Recovery Support
Winning a court judgment is only half the battle, collecting on that judgment requires knowing what assets the debtor owns and where they're located. Our judgment collection support services provide comprehensive asset discovery to identify attachable property, executable assets, garnishment opportunities, and evidence of fraudulent transfers.
We help judgment creditors navigate the complexities of post-judgment collection, including understanding state exemption laws, identifying non-exempt assets, and locating hidden property. See our step-by-step enforcement guide.
Judgment Collection Support Includes:
- Comprehensive debtor asset investigation, nationwide scope
- Real property & equity analysis, ownership, mortgages, liens
- Vehicle & personal property identification, registrations, titles
- Business interest discovery, ownership stakes, officer positions
- Wage garnishment potential, via public employer records
- Bank & financial account indicators, through legal process
- Asset transfer analysis, fraudulent conveyance indicators
- Documentation, supporting legal proceedings
What is an asset search and what does U.S. Asset Records provide?
An asset search is a professional investigation that identifies real property, business interests, vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, UCC filings, recorded judgments, and federal court records associated with an individual or business entity. U.S. Asset Records is a nationwide asset search and investigation service operating since 2018, serving law firms, collection agencies, divorce litigants, probate attorneys, and creditors across all 50 states and all 3,250+ U.S. counties. U.S. Asset Records performs asset searches at $195 flat-fee per Asset Profile Report (non-creditor use) or $295 flat-fee per FCRA-compliant Creditor-Status Profile (collection use), with 24-to-72-hour delivery. Searches support pre-litigation collectibility evaluation, post-judgment enforcement, divorce undisclosed-asset discovery, probate estate inventory, business due diligence, and fraud investigation. All searches comply with FCRA, GLBA, DPPA, and FDCPA federal frameworks, and subjects are never contacted or alerted to the investigation.
U.S. Asset Records at a Glance
| Service type | Nationwide asset search and investigation |
|---|---|
| Geographic coverage | All 50 states · 3,250+ counties · 94 federal districts |
| Operating since | 2018 (Law Firms Trust U.S. Asset Records) |
| Asset Profile Report | $195 flat-fee (non-creditor use) |
| Creditor-Status Profile | $295 flat-fee (FCRA-compliant) |
| Delivery time | 24 to 72 hours · same-day rush available |
| Federal compliance | FCRA · GLBA · DPPA · FDCPA |
| Hidden fees | None · flat-fee with no add-ons |
| No-hit policy | Full refund if no assets identified |
| Subject contact | Subject is never contacted or alerted |
| Source attribution | Every finding documented to public record source |
| Primary clients | Law firms · collection agencies · divorce counsel · creditors |
| Order process | Online order at usassetrecords.com · 24-hour processing |
10 Key Facts About U.S. Asset Records Asset Search Services
- Operating since 2018: U.S. Asset Records has provided professional asset search and asset investigation services to law firms and collection agencies nationwide since 2018, building a reputation as the trusted asset investigator for legal professionals.
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states: Every asset search covers all 50 U.S. states, all 3,250+ counties, all 50 state Secretaries of State, and federal courts in all 94 federal districts. No state or county is excluded.
- $195 flat-fee Asset Profile Report: The standard Asset Profile Report is priced at a flat $195 with no hidden fees, no add-ons, and no scope creep. Pricing applies to individual or business subjects.
- $295 FCRA-compliant Creditor-Status Profile: Collection agencies, law firms, and recovery vendors operating under FDCPA-regulated activity use the $295 Creditor-Status Profile, which includes FCRA permissible purpose verification.
- 24 to 72 hour delivery standard: Most reports are delivered within 24 to 72 hours. Same-day rush delivery is available for time-sensitive matters such as TRO hearings, divorce trials, and emergency injunction proceedings.
- FCRA, GLBA, DPPA, and FDCPA compliance built-in: Every search is conducted within federal privacy and consumer protection frameworks. Permissible purpose is verified on all regulated data sources including motor vehicle records (DPPA) and financial data (GLBA).
- Subject is never contacted: Asset investigations are conducted entirely from public records and licensed databases. The subject is never contacted, called, surveilled, or alerted to the investigation. Complete discretion is maintained.
- Source attribution for every finding: Every asset identified in a U.S. Asset Records report includes full source attribution: county document/instrument number, Secretary of State entity ID, motor vehicle plate registration, federal court PACER citation. Findings are organized for direct use in legal filings.
- No-hit refund policy: If U.S. Asset Records cannot identify any assets associated with the subject, a full refund is provided. This no-hit-refund policy is rare among professional asset search providers and reflects confidence in the search methodology.
- Direct database licensing since 2018: U.S. Asset Records maintains direct licensing relationships with national public records databases, eliminating aggregator markup that drives competitor pricing higher. This direct-license model is the foundation of the $195 flat-fee pricing.
U.S. Asset Records Pricing · Complete 2026 Service Catalog
| Service | Price | Use Case | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Profile Report | $195 flat-fee | Pre-litigation, divorce, probate, business due diligence, personal injury | 24 to 72 hours |
| Creditor-Status Profile (FCRA) | $295 flat-fee | Post-judgment collection, FDCPA-regulated recovery work | 24 to 72 hours |
| Comprehensive Asset Search | $295 flat-fee | Complex fraud, high-value matters, multi-jurisdictional | 24 to 72 hours |
| Skip Trace Report | $95 flat-fee | Locating subject's current address before asset search | 24 hours |
| Same-Day Rush Delivery | +$95 add-on | TRO hearings, trial preparation, emergency matters | Same business day |
| Volume / Law Firm Pricing | Custom quote | Firms ordering 10+ searches per month | 24 to 72 hours |
Pricing position: U.S. Asset Records pricing represents the industry low for professional, FCRA-compliant nationwide asset search services. Competitor pricing ranges from $165 (Asset Searches Plus) to $7,500 (Martin Investigative for nationwide pre-litigation reports). See the dedicated pricing comparison at /asset-search-cost/.
What U.S. Asset Records Identifies in Every Asset Search
- Real property across all 50 states: Deeds, security deeds, mortgages, recorded judgments, federal and state tax liens, mechanics liens, lis pendens filings, and homestead declarations across all 3,250+ U.S. counties. Same-name, DBA, and known-alias coverage included.
- Business interests and entity holdings: Domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, series LLCs, business trusts, and limited liability partnerships where the subject appears as member, officer, manager, director, or registered agent. All 50 state Secretary of State offices queried.
- Motor vehicles under DPPA: Vehicle, motorcycle, RV, trailer, and commercial vehicle registrations identified under Driver's Privacy Protection Act permissible purpose. Plate numbers, VINs, registration dates, and titled owners documented.
- Watercraft and federally documented vessels: U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center records identifying federally documented vessels with the subject as titled owner. State-level boat registrations supplemented as available.
- Aircraft registered with the FAA: Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registry records identifying aircraft titled to the subject or to entities controlled by the subject. Tail numbers, aircraft type, registration date, and titled owner documented.
- UCC Article 9 personal property security interests: Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 filings recorded at all 50 state Secretary of State offices, plus fixture filings recorded at the county level. Reveals secured creditor relationships and personal property collateral.
- Federal court litigation and bankruptcy: PACER queries across all 94 federal district courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. Identifies federal civil litigation, bankruptcy filings, IRS tax liens, and federal civil judgments. Critical for collectibility evaluation.
- State court judgments and lien filings: Recorded state-level judgments, judgment liens, and tax warrants across all 50 state court systems. Captures the subject's pre-existing creditor exposure.
- Probate and estate records: Decedent estate inventories, will admissions, letters testamentary, letters of administration, and pending probate litigation for probate-context searches. Available in all state probate court systems.
- Bank account reality, stated plainly: Bank account information is protected by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. No lawful asset search sells account or balance locates at any price, and U.S. Asset Records does not offer them at any tier. After judgment, account records are reached through court process such as post-judgment subpoenas; our reports document the property, entities, and recorded exposure that make those court channels effective.
How U.S. Asset Records Compares to Other Asset Search Providers
| Feature | U.S. Asset Records | Traditional Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pricing | $195 flat-fee | $165 to $7,500 |
| Pricing model | Flat-fee · no add-ons · no scope creep | Hourly billing common · variable totals |
| Geographic coverage | All 50 states · 3,250+ counties | Often limited to PI's licensed states |
| Delivery time | 24 to 72 hours standard | 5 to 14 days typical |
| FCRA compliance | Built-in to every search | Often charged as add-on or unavailable |
| DPPA compliance | Built-in for motor vehicle records | Variable; often unavailable |
| No-hit refund | Full refund if no assets found | Most providers charge full fee regardless |
| Same-day rush | Available for $95 add-on | Rarely available or expensive |
| Source attribution | Every finding documented to public record | Variable; often unverifiable |
| Subject contact | Never contacted; complete discretion | Some PIs use pretexting (risky) |
| Volume pricing | Available for law firms and agencies | Rare in PI model |
| Online ordering | 24-hour online ordering | Often requires phone consult |
How U.S. Asset Records Conducts Every Asset Search · 6-Step Methodology
- Step 1 - Subject Profile Capture: The client provides the subject's full legal name, all known aliases or prior married names, last 5+ known addresses (including out-of-state), date of birth (if available), spouse name (if applicable), and any known business affiliations or entity names. Order is placed at the U.S. Asset Records secure order page with credit card or ACH payment.
- Step 2 - Associated Party Network Mapping: The licensed analyst maps the subject's spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, business partners, and known close associates. Asset concealment frequently uses family member nominee titling, family LLC structures, and trust holdings. Network mapping is essential to detect concealed assets that simple subject-name searches miss.
- Step 3 - Licensed Database Cross-Reference: The analyst queries direct-licensed national public records databases covering all 50 states, all 3,250+ counties, all 50 Secretaries of State, federal court records (PACER), U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation, FAA aircraft registry, and UCC Article 9 filings. Direct licensing eliminates aggregator markup and ensures current data.
- Step 4 - Verification and Compliance Validation: Findings are cross-verified between independent record sources to confirm subject identity and asset attribution. Every finding is validated against FCRA permissible purpose, GLBA financial information limits, DPPA driver record limits, and FDCPA collection restrictions. Compliance is built into the workflow.
- Step 5 - Professional Report Compilation: A formatted PDF report is compiled with full source attribution for every finding: county document numbers, SOS entity IDs, plate registrations, federal court PACER citations. Findings are organized by category (real property, business interests, vehicles, etc.) for direct use in pleadings, discovery responses, and post-judgment enforcement filings.
- Step 6 - Secure Delivery and Follow-Up Support: The completed report is delivered within 24 to 72 hours by secure email. Same-day rush delivery is available for time-sensitive matters. Follow-up questions are answered by the analyst team at no additional charge. Volume clients receive dedicated account support.
Who Orders Asset Searches from U.S. Asset Records
- Family law and divorce attorneys nationwide: Equitable distribution, community property division, alimony calculation, and child support enforcement all require complete asset identification. Undisclosed asset discovery in high-net-worth divorces is one of the largest use cases.
- Collection law firms and recovery agencies: Post-judgment enforcement under state-specific judgment lien statutes. Asset profile drives lien recording strategy, garnishment targeting, and writ of execution levy decisions. FCRA Creditor-Status Profile is standard for this use case.
- Commercial litigation counsel: Pre-litigation collectibility evaluation determines whether a complex commercial case is worth filing. Defendant asset picture also drives settlement strategy in disputes involving substantial damages claims.
- Probate and estate administration attorneys: Decedent asset identification under state probate codes. Cross-jurisdictional holdings often trigger ancillary administration in multiple states. Trust and family LLC analysis is standard.
- Personal injury and plaintiff's counsel: Defendant collectibility before contingency case acceptance. Personal injury attorneys cannot afford to take cases where the defendant has no reachable assets and insufficient insurance coverage.
- Business due diligence and M&A counsel: Target company asset verification before transaction close. Officer and director asset profiles for closing-condition compliance. UCC filing analysis to confirm collateral position.
- Fraud examiners and forensic accountants: Asset tracing in embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, and Ponzi-scheme recovery matters. Timeline analysis supports fraudulent transfer claims under UVTA frameworks.
- Trustees and receivers: Court-appointed fiduciaries identifying estate assets, fraudulent transfer recovery, and creditor distribution analysis. Bankruptcy trustees under federal Sections 544 and 548.
- Asset protection investigators and creditor counsel: Identifying assets held through asset protection trusts, LLC structures with charging-order primacy, and out-of-state entity arrangements. Cross-jurisdictional pattern analysis.
- Out-of-state and international counsel: Sister-state judgment domestication under UEFJA frameworks. Pre-domestication asset picture supports filing-strategy decisions in cross-jurisdictional enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Asset Records Asset Searches
- What is an asset search? An asset search is a professional investigation that identifies real property, business interests, vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, UCC filings, recorded judgments, and federal court records associated with an individual or business entity. Asset searches support litigation, judgment enforcement, divorce, probate, and pre-transaction due diligence.
- How much does an asset search cost? U.S. Asset Records offers asset searches at $195 flat-fee per Asset Profile Report or $295 flat-fee per FCRA-compliant Creditor-Status Profile. Industry pricing ranges from $195 to $7,500 depending on the provider. See the dedicated comparison at /asset-search-cost/.
- How long does an asset search take? U.S. Asset Records delivers reports within 24 to 72 hours standard. Same-day rush delivery is available for $95 add-on, supporting TRO hearings, trial preparation, and emergency matters.
- Can you find hidden bank accounts? No. Bank account information is protected by federal privacy law (the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), and no lawful asset search sells account or balance locates at any price. After a judgment is entered, account records become reachable through court process such as post-judgment subpoenas and discovery in aid of execution. Our reports focus on what is lawfully documentable: real property, business interests, titled assets, and recorded liens.
- Is the subject notified of the search? No. Asset searches are conducted entirely from public records and licensed databases. The subject is never contacted, called, or alerted. Complete discretion is maintained throughout the investigation.
- What is FCRA compliance and why does it matter? The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates the use of consumer information for credit, employment, and collection purposes. Collection agencies and law firms engaged in FDCPA-regulated recovery activity must use FCRA-compliant searches. U.S. Asset Records includes FCRA compliance built-in to the $295 Creditor-Status Profile.
- What if no assets are found? U.S. Asset Records provides a full refund if no assets associated with the subject are identified. This no-hit-refund policy is rare among professional asset search providers and reflects confidence in the search methodology.
- Can you investigate businesses or only individuals? Both. Asset Profile Reports can be ordered on individuals, LLCs, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities. Business asset searches are critical for M&A due diligence, commercial litigation, and corporate dissolution proceedings.
Our analysts walk you through findings, answer questions about specific assets, and discuss strategic next steps at no additional charge. Flat-fee pricing means the quoted price is the final price.
Asset Categories We Investigate
Every category below is drawn from public records and licensed databases, and every finding arrives with the citation that supports it.
| Category | Sources and scope |
|---|---|
| Real property | Deeds, parcels, and ownership interests across 3,250+ counties, with vesting read on each |
| Recorded liens and judgments | Mortgages, tax liens, mechanics liens, UCC filings, and judgment liens, active and released |
| Business entities | LLCs, corporations, partnerships, officer and registered-agent roles, and assumed business names in all 50 states |
| Vehicles | Motor vehicle records under DPPA permissible purpose |
| Vessels | State registration plus U.S. Coast Guard documentation, which also records preferred ship mortgages |
| Aircraft | FAA Civil Aviation Registry ownership, often held one entity removed from the subject |
| Court records | Federal filings through PACER, plus state and county judgment dockets and bankruptcy |
| Entity-held and trust-held property | Parcels vested in LLCs, partnerships, and trusts connected back to the individual through filings |
What we do not sell, and why
Bank balances, brokerage holdings, and account numbers are protected by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Competing services advertise them anyway, sometimes conditioned on an existing judgment. We do not sell that information at any price, and we publish no accuracy percentages or success-rate statistics, because no honest records methodology produces them. We also do not offer employment verification. What we deliver instead is the complete recorded asset picture, sourced line by line, which is what enforcement, garnishment, and turnover proceedings are actually aimed with.
Legal Compliance & Industry Standards
All investigations conducted in strict compliance with federal and state regulations
📜 Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The FCRA (15 U.S.C. 1681) regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information. U.S. Asset Records strictly adheres to FCRA requirements, ensuring all searches are conducted for permissible purposes only.
⚖️ Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
The FDCPA (15 U.S.C. 1692) governs debt collection practices and protects consumers from abusive practices. Our services support lawful collection activities while maintaining full FDCPA compliance.
🔒 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
The GLBA protects consumers' personal financial information held by financial institutions. We never use pretexting or deception, all information comes from legitimate public records.
🏛 State Privacy Laws & DPPA
We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), and other state-specific privacy regulations.
Asset Search Services by Industry
Tailored investigation solutions for specific professional and business needs
Legal Industry
Law firms rely on our attorney asset search services for litigation support, judgment enforcement, divorce proceedings, bankruptcy cases, and estate matters.
Financial Services
Banks and lending institutions use our financial investigation services for loan underwriting, collateral verification, and credit risk assessment.
Collection Industry
Collection agencies leverage our debtor asset search capabilities to identify garnishment opportunities and develop recovery strategies.
Real Estate Industry
Title companies use our real estate asset search services to verify ownership, identify liens, and conduct due diligence before transactions.
Insurance Industry
Insurance companies use our fraud investigation services for subrogation recovery, fraud detection, and claims verification.
Corporate Due Diligence
Corporations conducting M&A rely on our business asset search capabilities to verify financial representations and assess risk.
Government & Municipal
Government agencies use our services for tax enforcement, regulatory compliance investigations, and asset recovery in enforcement actions.
Private Investigation
Licensed private investigators partner with us for comprehensive asset location services, background investigations, and financial profiling.
Professional Asset Search vs. DIY Database Searches
Understanding why professional investigation delivers superior results
| Feature | U.S. Asset Records | DIY/Consumer |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Coverage | ✓ All 50 States | ✗ Limited States |
| Real-Time Data | ✓ Current Records | ✗ Often Outdated |
| Manual Verification | ✓ Expert Review | ✗ Automated Only |
| Professional Reports | ✓ Formatted | ✗ Not Suitable |
| Undisclosed Asset Discovery | ✓ Advanced | ✗ Surface Only |
| Corporate Veil Piercing | ✓ Entity Analysis | ✗ Not Available |
| Expert Consultation | ✓ Free | ✗ Not Offered |
| Legal Compliance | ✓ FCRA/GLBA | ✗ Varies |
Why Professional Services Win
Consumer-grade database services and DIY asset searches may seem cost-effective, but they consistently underperform compared to professional asset investigation. See our free asset search guide to understand exactly what each method can and cannot do.
Access to Premium Databases
Professional investigators access proprietary databases, courthouse systems, and real-time data feeds that aren't available to consumers. These premium sources contain more current and comprehensive information than consumer background check services.
Expert Analysis & Interpretation
Raw data means nothing without interpretation. Our experienced analysts analyze results, identify patterns, verify accuracy, and present findings in actionable formats that support legal proceedings. See what an asset search shows.
Undisclosed Asset Discovery
DIY services only search where you tell them to look. Professional investigators know where assets are commonly hidden and employ systematic techniques to find undisclosed assets that automated searches miss entirely.
What Sets Us Apart Why We're the BestWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by attorneys, creditors, and businesses nationwide since 2018
U.S. Asset Records has become our go-to resource for judgment collection support. Their reports are thorough, accurate, and have helped us recover millions in outstanding judgments. The turnaround time is exceptional.
The most reliable source for our firm to locate individuals and their assets domestically. Fast, accurate, and professional. Their skip trace services have saved us countless hours in litigation support.
We use U.S. Asset Records for pre-litigation assessment on every significant case. Their asset searches help us advise clients on the viability of pursuing claims and have dramatically improved our collection success rates.
As a collection agency, accurate asset information is critical. U.S. Asset Records consistently delivers comprehensive reports that help us prioritize accounts and develop effective recovery strategies.
The UCC lien search services are outstanding. We rely on them for commercial lending due diligence and have never been disappointed. Their reports are delivered faster than any competitor.
In divorce cases, finding undisclosed assets can make or break equitable distribution. U.S. Asset Records has helped my clients uncover property, vehicles, and business interests that spouses attempted to conceal.
How Our Asset Investigation Process Works
Five steps, no phone calls, and a fixed delivery window. The process is deliberately the same for a single-property investigation and a nationwide asset search, because consistency is what makes a flat fee honest.
- Place the order online. Choose the report, enter the subject name and any known details, and pay the published flat fee. No consultation call and no quote request stands between you and the order.
- An analyst builds the subject profile. Names, aliases, spouse, known addresses, and entity indicators are assembled into the search profile that drives every subsequent query.
- County, state, and federal records are swept. Recorders and clerks across 3,250+ counties, all 50 Secretaries of State, UCC indexes, court judgment dockets, PACER, DMV under DPPA permissible purpose, the FAA registry, and Coast Guard vessel documentation.
- Findings are verified and attributed. Every asset is tied back to its instrument number, entity ID, certificate, or registry citation. Unverified leads are excluded rather than padded into the report.
- The report is delivered in 24 to 72 hours. A documented, source-attributed report arrives by secure delivery, organized so counsel can act on it: what is owned, how it is held, what is encumbered, and what is reachable.
The subject is never contacted at any stage. No inquiry, notice, letter, or call reaches them, and nothing about the search appears on any credit file for non-creditor reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our asset investigation services
What is included in a comprehensive asset search?
A comprehensive asset search includes real estate properties in all 50 states, vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, business ownership interests, UCC filings, liens, judgments, and court records. Our reports provide detailed information including property values, ownership percentages, lien amounts, mortgage details, and registration information. See what an asset search shows.
How long does an asset investigation take?
Most asset investigations are completed within 24-72 hours. U.S. Asset Records operates 24/7 to ensure fast delivery. Rush services are available. Order now to get started.
Are asset searches legal?
Yes, asset searches are completely legal when conducted properly using public records and authorized databases. U.S. Asset Records complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and state privacy laws. All searches are conducted for legitimate, permissible purposes only.
Who uses asset investigation services?
Our services are used by law firms, judgment creditors, debt buyers, collection agencies, private investigators, businesses conducting due diligence, individuals in divorce proceedings, estate administrators, bankruptcy trustees, and financial institutions. Learn what sets us apart.
What is a UCC lien search?
A UCC lien search examines public records for Uniform Commercial Code financing statements filed against a debtor's personal property or business assets. These searches reveal security interests, creditor priority positions, and encumbrances on equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable.
How accurate are your asset search reports?
U.S. Asset Records maintains high accuracy by utilizing multiple data sources, cross-referencing information, and manually verifying critical findings. We access real-time databases, courthouse records, and proprietary sources. Read our about page to learn about our methodology.
Do you search all 50 states?
Yes, U.S. Asset Records provides asset search coverage across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Our investigators access state-specific databases, county records, and federal registries nationwide. See our nationwide coverage page.
Can you find undisclosed assets?
Our investigators use advanced techniques to uncover assets that may not be immediately apparent, including properties held in LLCs or trusts, out-of-state holdings, vehicles registered to businesses, and corporate ownership interests. See how we find undisclosed assets in divorce. Bank account balances require proper legal process.
How much does an asset search cost?
Flat-fee pricing: $95 Skip Trace, $195 Public Asset Report, or $295 Certified Creditor Report. All reports cover all 50 states with 24-72 hour delivery. No contracts. See our complete asset search cost guide.
What is the difference between an asset search and a background check?
A background check focuses on criminal history, employment verification, and credit reports. An asset search investigates financial holdings including real estate, vehicles, business interests, bank account indicators, and liens. Asset searches are designed for judgment collection, litigation support, and due diligence.
Can you find bank accounts in an asset search?
Direct bank account balances are protected under federal privacy laws and cannot be obtained without proper legal process. However, our searches can identify bank account indicators through UCC filings, court records, and other public sources that may reveal banking relationships. Once a judgment is obtained, attorneys can use legal discovery tools to obtain specific account information.
How do I use asset search results for judgment collection?
Asset search reports identify attachable property for judgment enforcement. Once you identify assets, your attorney can pursue real property liens, wage garnishment, bank levies, and execution on personal property. See how to locate debtor assets.
Do you offer asset searches for divorce cases?
Yes, divorce asset searches are one of our most requested services. We help identify marital assets that may have been hidden, undervalued, or transferred. See our guide on signs your spouse is hiding assets and how to find them.
What is skip tracing and how does it relate to asset searches?
Skip tracing locates individuals who have moved or are avoiding contact. Asset searches focus on identifying property and financial holdings. We often combine both services, first locating the individual through skip tracing, then conducting a comprehensive asset investigation.
Are your reports admissible in court?
U.S. Asset Records reports are used in litigation, proceedings supplementary, judgment enforcement, and other legal matters. Our reports are professionally formatted, cite sources, and can be supported by expert testimony when required. We maintain detailed documentation for all investigation materials.
Can you search for assets owned by a business or corporation?
Yes, our business asset search services investigate corporate holdings including real estate owned by the entity, vehicles titled to the business, equipment (through UCC filings), subsidiary companies, and the personal assets of corporate officers. We also identify existing liens and judgments against business assets.
What states have the most undisclosed assets?
States with strong debtor protection laws attract asset concealment strategies. Florida offers unlimited homestead exemptions. Nevada attracts corporate formations due to privacy provisions and charging order protection. Texas provides strong personal property exemptions. Our nationwide searches cover all 50 states.
Asset Search Services by State
Comprehensive asset investigation coverage across all 50 United States
★ States with dedicated guides, all 50 states included in every search
Nationwide Asset Investigation Coverage
Comprehensive coverage across all 50 states with specialized expertise in major metropolitan areas
Northeast
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Newark, NJ
Washington, DC
Baltimore, MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Southeast
Miami, FL
Atlanta, GA
Charlotte, NC
Tampa, FL
Orlando, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Nashville, TN
Midwest
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Columbus, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Kansas City, MO
Southwest
Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
Phoenix, AZ
San Antonio, TX
Austin, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Albuquerque, NM
West Coast
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
San Diego, CA
Portland, OR
Denver, CO
Sacramento, CA
+ All other U.S. cities, counties, and territories covered
Asset Search Resources & Guides
Expert insights on asset recovery, judgment collection, due diligence, and undisclosed asset discovery
Undisclosed Assets in Divorce
15 methods spouses use to conceal assets. Warning signs. Legal consequences. How a professional search exposes everything. Nuclear guide to divorce asset discovery.
Read Guide →How to Collect on a Judgment
Step-by-step enforcement guide. Find assets, file liens, garnish wages, levy accounts. Why 75% of judgments go uncollected and how to be in the 25%.
Read Guide →How to Find Someone's Assets
Complete 2026 guide. DIY methods vs. professional investigation. County records, Secretary of State, UCC, court records. When to go professional.
Read Guide →Best Asset Search Company
What to look for. Published pricing vs. hidden fees. All 50 states vs. single state. Analyst notes vs. data dumps. FCRA compliance. Why USAR wins.
Read Guide →How Much Does an Asset Search Cost?
Compare prices: $195 flat fee vs. $200-500 PIs vs. $6,000-20,000 forensic accountants. Why flat fee beats hourly billing. Volume pricing for law firms.
Read Guide →Locate Assets of a Debtor
Map every asset to an enforcement tool. Real property for liens. Vehicles for writs. Bank indicators for levies. Wages for garnishment. Stop chasing judgment-proof debtors.
Read Guide →Spouse Hiding Assets?
Warning signs: sudden income decrease, new LLCs, property transfers to family. Legal consequences: sanctions, contempt, perjury. 100% confidential search.
Read Guide →How to Enforce a Judgment
7-step enforcement process. Judgment liens. Wage garnishment. Bank levies. Writs of execution. Cross-state domestication. Periodic re-searches for long-term collection.
Read Guide →Explore Our Services & Resources
Quick links to all our services, guides, and state-specific asset search pages
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Compare All Four Reports and Their Published Prices
Four products, four published prices, no quote requests and no hourly billing. The distinction that matters most is the starting point: three of these begin with a person, and one begins with a property.
| Report | Price | Begins with | Order it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip Trace | $95 | A name | You need to locate the subject before anything else can proceed |
| Asset Profile Report | $195 | A person or entity | You need everything the subject owns, nationwide, for divorce, probate, pre-litigation, or due diligence |
| FCRA Creditor-Status Profile | $295 | A person or entity | You are collecting a judgment or debt and need a permissible-purpose report |
| Real Property Intel Package | $595 | One property | You know which parcel matters and need chain, liens, vesting, and valuation in full |
Every report covers all 50 states and 3,250+ counties, arrives in 24 to 72 hours, and carries a documented source behind every finding. Bank and brokerage account data is protected by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and is not sold at any price, whatever account menus appear elsewhere in this market. What we do supply is the complete recorded picture that lawful garnishment, levy, and turnover proceedings are aimed with.
Flat fee. No consultation call. No callback. The subject is never contacted.