The Sourcebook to Public Record Information - A highly recommended resource, a must have.

A highly recommended source for acquiring information when doing research or record checks is the
"Sourcebook to Public Record Information" 

This resource is a little pricey depending on whether it's hardback, paper book, new or used at a price range of approximately $88.00-$100.00, and yet it only weighs approximately 6 pounds. There is a web based version for $119.00 or you can just get a monthly subscription instead. 

The Sourcebook to Public Record Information is unique in that it will tell you where you need to look for the information you are looking for in each county, city, state or federal jurisdiction, and in most cases it will tell you the cost to obtain the information and steps required to enable the process to be completed.  

It comes complete with websites for the various state agencies and county clerks, allowing you direct access to contact them at a distance if necessary. There is a Canadian section as well and lists how to obtain a Canadian driving record and criminal history check as well as other Canadian resources.

This state-by-state guide to more than 20,000 agencies replaces four previously published titles: The Sourcebook of County Asset/Lien Records, The Sourcebook of County Court Records, The Sourcebook of Federal Court Records, and The Sourcebook of State Public Records. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


It is a well-integrated access point into the world of federal and local government records.  This is a specialized reference tool that is most suitable for business, legal, and large public libraries.

While the Internet offers a tremendous amount of information regarding public records, it merely scratches the surface.  If you can just think of it as a direction finder. It points you in the right direction and then shows you how to get that information.

If you are going to be doing record searches, skip tracing, and other investigative techniques The Sourcebook to Public Information is highly recommended.

Here is a link to purchase the 2009 edition which is available right now on Amazon.

The Sourcebook to Public Record Information: The Comprehensive Guide to County, State, & Federal Public Record Sources

ASSET SEARCH - A General Overview of what types of information you can receive.

I would like to provide you with a general overview of just one of the many services, that Private Investigation Agencies and their investigators can provide to you, in pursuit of evidence that you may wish to receive which is an ASSET search.

Motor Vehicles and More
Private Investigators can Find Motor Vehicle records such as owner (1) and owner (2) information, registrant (1) and registrant (2) information, lien and vehicle information.  It is important to remember that the search results are not limited to automobiles. Motor Vehicle records typically include boats, trailers, RVs, and other assets registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Property Search and Assessment Record Search
Private investigators searching capabilities allow you to combine specific information such as: company name, last, first, and middle name, street address, city, state, zip code, and parcel number. We can Find property assessment records such as seller name, all applicable addresses, land usage, sale and recording date, sale amount, assessed value, parcel number and other owner(s) information. You can run another report for additional records including the values such as land, market, and improvement. For the best search coverage, Private investigators are capable of searching both Property Deed And Property Assessment records.
Assessment records are typically added once a year while Deed records are added every time a deed transaction takes place. Therefore, both play a role as independent sources of information.

Property Deeds: Our searching capabilities allow our private investigators to inform you about specific information such as: company name, last, first, and middle name, street address, city, state, zip code, and parcel number to find records including owner and seller name, sale amount, mortgage amount, sale and recording date, parcel number, document type, and land usage.

Private Investigators can run a report that displays additional information including: county, loan type, amount and terms, lender name and title company.

Watercraft Searches:
Private Investigators can search for Watercraft records using some or all of the following information: company name, last, first, and middle name, street address, city, state, zip code, hull ID, and vessel name.Watercraft records may include: owner name, address, hull number, record type, date last seen and the vessel name. You can also run a watercraft report that displays more specific and detailed information on registration, title, and vessel information.

FAA Aircraft Search
Private investigators searching capabilities allow us to provide you with aircraft ownership information such as: last, first, and middle name, company name, street address, city, state, zip code, and aircraft number.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records include: owners contact information, serial number, aircraft number, record type, and description. Private Investigators can also run a report that displays more specific information such as status, date first and last seen, last action date, manufacturer and engine manufacturer name, type of aircraft, number of engines, take-off weight, engine horsepower, category, certification issue date, model, number of seats, cruising speed, and fuel consumption.

As you can see, hiring a Private Investigator for An Asset search can be a valuable tool in your quest to thoroughly investigate with no stone unturned.