P.I. MANHATTAN
Private Investigator Matching

Find a Private Investigator in Manhattan

Request an introduction for infidelity, surveillance, background checks or asset research. We are a matching service; you choose and engage the independent investigator who will carry out the work.

Request an Introduction

An inquiry does not authorize an investigation.

Investigative Specializations

Infidelity Investigation

Request an introduction for an infidelity investigation in Manhattan.

Surveillance

Professional covert surveillance for personal and corporate cases throughout Manhattan.

Background Checks

Comprehensive background investigations for Manhattan individuals and businesses.

Corporate Investigations

High-stakes corporate investigations for Manhattan businesses, law firms, and financial inst...

Asset Searches

Request an introduction for lawful asset research in Manhattan.

Child Custody Investigations

Documented investigations for child custody proceedings in Manhattan.

Missing Persons

Licensed missing persons investigations across Manhattan.

Skip Tracing

Professional skip tracing for Manhattan attorneys, creditors, and individuals.

Before You Hire

License Check

Check the agency name and current license with the New York Department of State before hiring.

Relevant Experience

Ask about comparable cases, Manhattan logistics, insurance and who will perform the work.

Written Scope

Agree on lawful methods, staffing, spending limits and the circumstances for stopping work.

Clear Deliverables

Specify the report, supporting records, updates and any additional charges before signing.

Referral Process
01

Send an Inquiry

Provide contact details and your Manhattan area to request an introduction.

02

Discuss the Fit

Ask a prospective investigator about licensing, relevant experience and availability.

03

Agree Before Work

Choose an agency and approve its scope, price and reporting terms in writing.

Common Questions
Does this website conduct investigations?

No. Private Investigator Manhattan is a referral and matching service. An independent provider discusses the scope and price with you, and you decide whether to engage them.

How do I assess an investigator before hiring?

Ask for their New York license details, experience with your case type, insurance information, proposed methods, and written terms. Verify the license through the Department of State and review the scope before paying.

What affects the cost?

The provider sets the price for the agreed work. Compare billable hours, staffing, minimum bookings, expenses, reporting, and applicable tax. An initial inquiry is not authorization to begin an investigation.

Manhattan Coverage Area

Tell a prospective investigator where the work may take place. Subway travel, building access and movement between neighborhoods can affect staffing, timing and costs.

Financial District
Tribeca
SoHo
Greenwich Village
Chelsea
Midtown East

Ready to find answers?

Start with your question, then discuss the scope and budget with a prospective investigator.

Plan the work before you hire

A useful quote identifies the question to answer, lawful methods, investigator hours, expenses and the report you will receive. A retainer is an advance toward agreed charges, not necessarily the total price.

Hiring checklist

Prepare your brief and compare investigators.

Costs and quote comparison

Check minimum hours, staffing, expenses and billing.

Background checks

Understand the scope and limits of due diligence.

Asset research

Separate record leads from ownership and recoverable value.

Before engaging an agency, use the New York Department of State licensing information and our license-checking guide.