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Skip tracing, process serving, asset searches, DMV record retrieval, surveillance, background checks, and witness interviews for personal injury law firms.
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Send your skip trace, asset search, process serving, DMV, or background request to the FCA investigations team.
Not sure which one you need? Contact FCA or call (855) 870-2274 and our team will point you to the right request.
The answers your case may be missing.
FCA offers a full suite of customizable investigation services tailored to the demands of personal injury litigation.
Process Serving
Accurate and timely delivery of legal documents while meeting procedural requirements and deadlines.
View service →Asset Searches
Gain insight into financial holdings, liabilities, and hidden assets for pre-litigation evaluation or recovery strategy.
View service →DMV Records
Driver histories, vehicle registration, and motor-vehicle records especially useful for auto accident cases.
View service →Skip Tracing
Locate elusive defendants, missing witnesses, hard-to-reach individuals, and other key parties.
View service →Background & Surveillance
Validate identities, uncover relevant records, and perform discreet monitoring to gather critical evidence.
View service →Witness Interviews
Professionally conducted interviews designed to produce clear insights that strengthen case narratives.
View service →Service Pricing Guide
Why it matters, criteria needed, turnaround times, and pricing — organized by investigation category.
Service of Process
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Statewide Service of Process | Ensures defendants are legally notified of a lawsuit, triggering their response deadline. Without proper service, cases can be dismissed.Criteria: Full Name, Address, and Documents to be Served | 3–5 business days first attempt; 1–2 days subsequent | $125–$200Request This Service → |
| Rush Additional | Critical when statutes of limitations are close or court deadlines require immediate action.Criteria: Full Name, Address, and Documents to be Served | Same-day or next-day | +$50–$100Request This Service → |
| Surveillance / Stake Out | Locates evasive defendants for service and documents activity relevant to liability or damages.Criteria: Subject name, address, and attorney instructions | By arrangement | $200/hrRequest This Service → |
| Declaration for Publication | Allows cases to proceed when a defendant cannot be located, satisfying the court's notice requirement.Criteria: Court order authorizing publication | Per publication schedule | $225Request This Service → |
Asset Searches
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Asset Search | Reveals statewide property, business filings, and liens. Helps attorneys assess whether a defendant can pay a judgment before investing in litigation.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 3–5 Weeks | $325Request This Service → |
| Extensive / Nationwide Asset Search | Nationwide deep-dive into all asset classes including real estate, vehicles, UCC filings, businesses, bank accounts, and judgments.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 3–5 Weeks | $425Request This Service → |
| Statewide Bank Account Search | Identifies bank accounts within a specific state for levy after judgment. Gives attorneys direct leverage in collection efforts.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 4–5 Weeks | $700Request This Service → |
| Nationwide Personal Bank Account Search | Locates bank accounts across all 50 states, maximizing post-judgment recovery when the defendant's financial footprint is unclear.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 4–5 Weeks | $1,100Request This Service → |
| Statewide Probate Search | Identifies estates in a specific state when the at-fault party is deceased, enabling attorneys to file claims against recoverable assets.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 3–5 Weeks | $150Request This Service → |
| Nationwide Probate Search | Searches probate records across all states, critical in wrongful death or elder abuse cases where assets may span multiple jurisdictions.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 3–5 Weeks | $225Request This Service → |
Background Searches
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Criminal Background Search | Uncovers prior criminal history, strengthening negligence arguments and supporting punitive damage claims against repeat offenders.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 7 Days | $300Request This Service → |
| Nationwide Criminal & Driving History Bundle | Establishes a pattern of reckless behavior in vehicle accident cases including DUIs, suspensions, and citations that bolster liability arguments.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 7 Days | $450Request This Service → |
| Nationwide Civil Search | Reveals prior lawsuits, judgments, and liens, helping attorneys understand a defendant's legal exposure and collectibility.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 7 Days | $300Request This Service → |
| Nationwide Criminal Background & Civil Search Bundle | The most complete profile available, combining criminal history and civil litigation records for a full risk and collectibility assessment.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number | 7 Days | $400Request This Service → |
DMV Services
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's Record Report | Provides official driving history including citations, accidents, and DUIs, key evidence of negligence in motor vehicle cases.Criteria: Full Name, Driver's License Number | 3–5 Days | $120Request This Service → |
| CA Vehicle Registration Report | Confirms who owned a vehicle at the time of an accident, ensuring the correct parties are named in a claim or lawsuit.Criteria: License Plate Number or VIN | 3–5 Days | $120Request This Service → |
| TX & WI Vehicle Registration Report | Extends ownership verification to Texas and Wisconsin, supporting multi-state cases involving out-of-state defendants or vehicles.Criteria: License Plate Number or VIN | 3–5 Days | $150Request This Service → |
| Automated Name Index Search ANI | Finds all vehicles registered to an individual by name, essential in hit-and-run or uninsured motorist cases where the plate is unknown.Criteria: First & Last Name, Address | 3–5 Days | $200Request This Service → |
| Motor Vehicle / Vessel Registration History Report | Builds a complete ownership timeline for a vehicle or vessel, critical when titles have transferred or liability is disputed.Criteria: License Plate or VIN | 3–5 Weeks | $150Request This Service → |
| California Driver's License Search | Verifies whether a party was a licensed driver at the time of an incident, key for identity verification and uninsured motorist claims.Criteria: Driver's License Number | 3–5 Days | $160Request This Service → |
Locate Search / Skip Trace
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip Trace | Locates defendants or witnesses who have moved or are evading service, preventing case dismissal due to failed service within statutory deadlines.Criteria: Full Name required + DOB, SSN, or Phone Number; Previous Address | 1–2 Days | $120Request This Service → |
| Business Owner Search | Identifies the individual(s) behind an LLC or corporation, essential when pursuing vicarious liability or piercing the corporate veil.Criteria: Business name or individual's name | 7 Days | $150Request This Service → |
Witness Statement
| Service | Details | Turnaround | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witness Statement | Captures firsthand accounts while details are fresh, strengthening liability arguments and providing critical evidence in disputed cases.Criteria: Witness name, contact information, and case/incident details | 3–5 Days | Contact for PricingRequest This Service → |
Note: Pricing and turnaround times may vary based on scope, location, urgency, available identifiers, and third-party access requirements.
Request. Investigate. Verify. Report.
A cleaner investigation workflow for law firms that need answers without wasting internal time chasing them.
Request
Submit the subject, documents, deadlines, and service needed.
Investigate
FCA identifies the right search, locate, serving, or field support.
Verify
Information is reviewed and organized for legal workflow use.
Report
Your team receives documented results designed to support next steps.
Discreet. Fast. Case-Ready.
Investigation support built around legal workflows, deadlines, and the reality that every day matters in litigation.
Not just searches. Case support.
Many standard services are built around fast turnaround expectations.
Many investigation services can be supported nationally through vetted networks.
Process serving, skip tracing, assets, DMV, surveillance, and interviews.
Trusted by law firms and case teams.
"Robel and his team are very helpful and quick to respond with every inquiry our office has."
Law Office Review"FCA is an amazing resource for us. From policy checks to cash advances, they are our go-to."
Firm Review"Very communicative with their services. We know we can count on FCA."
Google ReviewWhat are investigation services for personal injury law firms?
Investigation services help personal injury firms locate parties, serve legal documents, retrieve DMV records, research assets, conduct background checks, perform surveillance, and interview witnesses so attorneys and case managers can build stronger cases.
FCA can help with
- Process serving and legal document delivery
- Skip tracing and locate services
- Asset searches and financial investigations
- DMV records and vehicle registration support
Best for
- Personal injury attorneys
- Case managers and paralegals
- Pre-litigation and litigation teams
- Auto accident and liability investigations
Do I have to pay if the search is empty?
Fund Capital America bills qualifying standard searches only when results are returned. If a skip trace or asset search produces no responsive information, there is no charge for that search. Rush, field, and surveillance work is billed by time and is not covered by the no-hit policy.
Questions law firms ask.
How fast can I get investigation results?
Turnaround times vary by request, but many standard services are designed for fast delivery, often within 24–72 hours depending on scope and availability.
Can you work on urgent same-day cases?
Yes. Expedited support may be available for time-sensitive legal matters.
Are investigation results legally usable?
FCA focuses on documented, legally compliant support designed for authorized legal use by law firms and case teams.
Do I have to pay if the search is empty?
Fund Capital America bills qualifying standard searches only when results are returned. If a skip trace or asset search produces no responsive information, there is no charge for that search. Rush, field, and surveillance work is billed by time and is not covered by the no-hit policy.
What areas do you serve?
FCA is California-based, and many services may be national in scope through vetted partner networks.
Everything Your Case Needs. One Partner.
FCA supports personal injury firms from funding to records, treatment connections, policy checks, and investigation support.
Pre-Settlement Funding
Non-recourse plaintiff funding to help clients while their case is pending.
Learn More → Policy LimitsPolicy Limits Search
Find available coverage before negotiations begin. No Hit. No Pay.
Learn More → InvestigationsInvestigation Services
Locate, verify, serve, and support your litigation strategy with case-ready information.
Learn More → Medical FundingMedical Legal Funding
Treatment funding that helps injured clients keep getting care while the case is pending.
Learn More → Records RetrievalMedical Records Retrieval
Requested. Tracked. Delivered. Stop chasing records and move the case forward.
Learn More → MedConnectFCA MedConnect
Connect clients with trusted medical providers and treatment support.
Learn More →Ready to find the answers?
Submit the investigation request and let FCA support the search.
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