I Want To Know More About My Daughter/Son’s Girl/Boyfriend. Can You Perform A Background Check On Him?
Answer: Generally, No.
Depending on the age of the person you desire information on, they may not be old enough to have enough or any information available to be obtained. However, even if there is information to be found, the law requires a “permissible use” for acquiring some types of information. Your reason for acquiring this information must meet certain criteria which are based on various federal and state laws. The most commonly listed permissible purposes are pre-screening, consumer-driven transactions, fraud detection, and law enforcement. Finding information out on an individual for personal use is likely not going to fall under “permissible use” unless there are special circumstances related to your situation. That said, there some types of information that are categorized as public information and obtainable without a “permissible purpose” which licensed investigators will usually release to you.