Professional skip tracing, records analysis, and fieldwork to locate individuals — for families, attorneys, and civil matters. Discreet. Documented. NC licensed.
What We Do
Tyde Link conducts missing persons investigations using a combination of records analysis, skip tracing, database searches, and field investigation. We work to locate individuals — living or deceased, willing or not — and document their current whereabouts.
Every case is different. Some require extensive fieldwork. Others are resolved quickly through records research. James Dale will give you an honest assessment of what's involved in your specific situation before any commitment is made.
Case Types
Locating estranged relatives, adult children, siblings, or parents who have lost contact — for families seeking reconnection or closure.
Locating witnesses, defendants, or parties to a civil or legal matter for attorneys and legal teams requiring service of process or testimony.
Skip tracing individuals who owe money or have evaded contact — for businesses, creditors, and individuals requiring location for legal or financial purposes.
Locating a co-parent who has relocated with children or verifying the current residence of a party relevant to custody or family court proceedings.
Locating beneficiaries, heirs, or parties to an estate who are needed for legal or probate proceedings and cannot be reached through conventional means.
Identifying and locating individuals whose full identity is unknown — using available leads, records, and investigative methodology to establish identity and location.
From First Contact to Final Report
Every missing persons case follows a disciplined process — from intake to verified location report.
Opening Your Case
The more information you can provide about the subject, the more effective and efficient the investigation will be. Don't worry if you only have limited information — even partial details give us a starting point.
James Dale will tell you honestly what's realistically achievable based on what you provide and whether additional leads are needed before an investigation can begin.
"Even if you only have a name and a city — contact us. We'll tell you what's possible from where you're starting."
Common Questions
Unsure whether we can help with your situation? Contact us — James Dale will give you a straight, confidential assessment at no obligation.
Talk to James →Often, yes. Skip tracing and records research can locate individuals who have intentionally concealed their whereabouts. However, outcomes depend on the information available, how long the person has been missing, and what efforts they've taken to remain hidden. James Dale will give you an honest assessment after reviewing your specific case.
Our standard scope is to locate and verify — not to make contact. Once we have confirmed the subject's location, we provide a detailed report to you. Whether contact is made is your decision. For cases requiring service of process, we can discuss the appropriate next steps.
Contact us regardless of how little you have. Even a name and a general location gives us a starting point. James Dale will review what you have and tell you honestly whether there's enough to begin an effective investigation — and what additional information, if any, would significantly improve the chances of a successful outcome.
Timeline varies significantly. Some subjects are located within days through records research. Others require extended fieldwork over weeks. The person's level of concealment, available information, and case complexity all affect the timeline. James Dale will give you a realistic estimate during your case assessment.
Absolutely. From your first contact, all information about your case — including the identity of the subject and the reason for the search — is treated with complete confidentiality. This information is shared only within the immediate investigation team and with you.
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Whether it's a missing family member, a subject for a legal matter, or someone who has deliberately disappeared — Tyde Link will investigate professionally and discreetly. Contact us today for a confidential assessment.
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