Roughly a fifth of investment property in many US metros is held in LLCs, trusts or corporations. A skip trace on "Maple Ridge Holdings LLC" returns nothing useful—you have to find the human first. This guide shows the manual method, the services that automate it, and how to reach the decision-maker compliantly.
How to skip trace an LLC (manual method)
- Read the deed
The signature block on the deed or mortgage often names the managing member or authorised signer—free on the county recorder site.
- Search the Secretary of State
Pull the registered agent, organizer, managers/members and annual reports. Many states list a principal address that is the owner's home.
- Check for foreign registration
Out-of-state LLCs must register where they own property; the foreign registration often lists different officers.
- Cross-reference
Search the person's name with the principal address in Google, LinkedIn and court records to confirm you have the right individual.
- Skip trace the person
Submit the member's name and the principal or mailing address to your skip tracing service.
Best services for LLC skip tracing
| Service | LLC resolution | How | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BatchData | Strong | Automated entity-to-person matching at scale | $0.20/result; API $2,000+/mo |
| Skip Genie | Strong | Manual property/person/relatives reports tuned for LLC-held property | Sub + 17¢/record |
| HomeSage.ai | Partial | Owner name/type from property record; trace the member you identify | 300 free credits; from $160/mo annual |
| PropStream | Partial | Corporate-owner filters plus tracing on Pro/Elite | $199–$699/mo |
| REISkip | Limited | Person-based tracing | $0.15/match |
Compliance notes for entity owners
Calling a business line about a business-owned asset is generally outside the National DNC Registry's scope, but the person you reach on a mobile is still protected by the TCPA and state rules. Treat every mobile as a consumer number unless you know otherwise, scrub it, and respect calling hours. Read the compliance guide.
Trace the person behind the property
HomeSage.ai returns owner type, equity and contacts so you know whether the LLC is worth the extra research.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find the owner of an LLC that owns a property?
Search the LLC on the Secretary of State website in the state of formation (and the property state if foreign-registered) for the registered agent, organizer and managers/members. Then skip trace that person. Some services (BatchData, Skip Genie) automate this entity resolution.
What if the registered agent is a service company?
Look at the annual report or statement of information for managers/members, check the deed and mortgage documents for signatories, search the LLC name in court records and UCC filings, or use a provider with LLC resolution.
Does HomeSage.ai resolve LLCs?
HomeSage.ai returns the owner name and type from the property record and traces the associated contacts; for entity-held property you may need to supply the managing member's name for best results. BatchData and Skip Genie offer the deepest dedicated LLC resolution.