It is a fact that without accurate information, you cannot make an informed decision.

Due Diligence, or the attention and care legally expected in the examination of information, is an important and time-consuming responsibility for any American business. Colton & Associates conducts due diligence investigations of all kinds, from determination of customer financial status to desirability of acquisition targets. We also carry out asset investigations which include verification of assets, location of hidden assets and verification of deeds and titles.

For the lender or underwriter intent on minimizing the risks involved in financing, Colton & Associates offers comprehensive due diligence research and investigation.

These investigations may uncover potential problem areas or provide reassurance that the transaction may proceed with confidence.

Our investigators use the most powerful on-line systems available to conduct our investigations by searching over 600 national data bases in order to determine where information exists for your subject or corporation.

Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgements

To obtain a history of financial derogatory information filed against an individual or business.

Real Property Ownership Records

To verify the name(s) under which real property is owned and to determine it’s assessed value.

Corporation & Limited Partnership Records & Document Retrieval

To determine the legal name and current status of a corporation of limited partnership.

UCC Filing & Document Retrieval

To verify that a security interest had been perfected through a state level UCC filing.

Nationwide Civil Court Filings

To search any court in the nation for the civil litigation history of an individual or business.

Nationwide On-Site Criminal Court Searches

To search federal, felony or misdemeanor criminal court filings for an individual.

Dunn & Bradstreet Full Business Information Reports

Search over 11 million businesses throughout the United States for crucial information including profit and loss reports, company history, bank information and public records.

Business Credit Reports

To obtain company sales, growth and payment histories as well as derogatory public filings such as liens and judgements.

OSHA Search

To obtain a companies history of OSHA inspections, violations, accidents, penalties, citations, hazardous substances, and more.

Professional Licensing

To verify the validity of an individual’s license.