Is Trace Bureau legitimate?
Yes. Trace Bureau is a trading name of Bureau Nine Ltd, a UK limited company registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and run by a private investigator. You never pay before there is a result. Every part of that is on a public register you can check in a minute.
Who owns and runs Trace Bureau
| Company | Bureau Nine Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 17484009 |
|---|---|
| Registered office | 544 Bordesley Green East, Stechford, Birmingham B33 8RU |
| Data protection | Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, ZC259849 |
| Run by | Kris Koos, founder, a professional investigator with ten years in UK private investigation (about us) |
| Contact | [email protected], a person replies within one working day |
Check us yourself
- Companies House: Bureau Nine Ltd, the official register of UK companies.
- ICO register of fee payers: ZC259849, the UK data protection regulator.
- Trustpilot reviews from clients who have used the service.
- Our terms and privacy notice, in full and in plain English.
Why instructing us carries no risk
- Nothing is taken today. Your card is saved by Stripe and charged only when a private investigator has verified a current registered address.
- Not found, no fee. If we cannot establish a current address, the card is never charged.
- One fixed price. Standard £150, Priority £200. No hourly rate, no retainer, no extras unless you ask for them.
- You can stop at any time before a result is delivered, and nothing is charged.
How to spot a tracing service to avoid
Be wary of any service that asks for full payment up front or by bank transfer, shows no company number or registered address, names nobody who is responsible for the work, or promises any address instantly. A genuine trace needs a lawful reason, a person to check the result, and a business you can hold to account. We publish all three.
Questions people ask
Is Trace Bureau a scam?
No. Trace Bureau is a trading name of Bureau Nine Ltd, a limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 17484009) and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ZC259849). Nothing is taken when you instruct: your card is only saved, and it is charged only when a private investigator has verified a current address. If we do not find the person, you pay nothing.
Who owns Trace Bureau?
Bureau Nine Ltd owns and operates Trace Bureau. It was founded and is run by Kris Koos, a professional investigator with ten years in UK private investigation.
Is Trace Bureau a government agency or the police?
No. Despite the word bureau, Trace Bureau is a private company, not a government department, the police or any official body. It finds current UK addresses for people and firms with a lawful reason to know them, such as money owed, court papers or an estate.
How do I know my card details are safe?
Card details are taken by Stripe, our payment provider, and never touch our servers. We hold only a token that lets us charge the agreed fee once the address has been verified.
Ready to instruct?
Nothing is charged until a private investigator has verified the address.