How to Locate People at No Cost
- 1). Type the person's name in a Google Internet search bar. Put quotation marks at the beginning and at the end of the name to search for specific results. Search for other names the person has used or may have used, such as "Jim" or "Jimmy" as alternatives for "James." Search whitepages.com using a person's name and state.
- 2). Search social networking sites like Twitter, MySpace and Facebook. Many people use social networking sites to connect with friends and family. Professional networking sites are also good places to conduct a name search. Narrow your search results by searching by state or city. Genealogical sites may also list last known addresses of people in their records.
- 3). Search voter registration records by state. Voter registration records are public information. Some voter registration sites allow searching by name, while others require more information.
- 4). Search marriage and divorce records. These records usually list the last known addresses of both spouses. Some states allow online access to these records.
- 5). Search property records. Real estate records list the names and addresses of all parties to a sale and purchase of real estate. Mortgage records also list full names and addresses. Liens on real property and automobile liens include the address of the buyer. If the person you are looking for has ever purchased a car on credit, the lien holder filed a document with the state to register the lien. These documents contain a wealth of information when searching for a person.
- 6). Scan criminal records for the state where you think the person lives. Criminal records will list the last known address of offenders. If the person you are searching for has been arrested or charged with a crime, his or her address will be listed in the court record.
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