Services
Investigation, intelligence, and protection
Integrated investigative, cybersecurity, and protective services for private clients, businesses, and executives throughout Florida.
Investigations
Discreet fact-finding, surveillance, and evidence for decisions that matter.
Intelligence
Corporate due diligence, OSINT, and background clarity before you commit.
Digital
Cybercrime investigation and court-ready digital forensics when evidence lives on devices.
Digital Forensics
Court-ready evidence from phones, computers & cloud
When the truth lives inside a phone, a laptop, or a hidden message thread — and your reputation, career, or case depends on it — you need a digital forensics team that doesn’t just find data, but makes it undeniable in court.
We recover, authenticate, and explain digital evidence so it’s understandable and admissible — from first collection to final testimony.
Protect your case. Preserve your evidence.
Explore Digital ForensicsLicensed in Florida
Licensed and Operating Across Florida
Universal Investigations Agency is fully licensed to provide professional investigative services in Florida, ensuring compliance, credibility, and consistent excellence.
Our Florida headquarters in Hollywood positions us at the center of key locations statewide. Whether you require corporate, personal, or specialized investigative services, our licensed teams are ready to deliver results.
Florida license number
A1600227
Florida Private Investigator Agency License · Chapter 493, Florida Statutes
Key individual: Victor Elbeze
Professional affiliations
Member affiliations include the World Association of Detectives, Inc., FAPI, and FALI.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about how Universal Investigations Agency works, who we serve, and what to expect when you engage our team.
Can You Obtain Telephone Records?
Yes — but only within the limits of the law. At Universal Investigations Agency, we cannot access private call/text logs or wiretap conversations because that’s illegal. What we can do is use legal investigative methods to uncover information linked to phone numbers, such as ownership details, carrier information, and patterns of use.
Can You Investigate a Company Before We Do Business With Them?
Yes. At Universal Investigations Agency, we can perform a detailed background investigation on businesses. Our reports can include corporate records, ownership details, financial history, lawsuits, liens, bankruptcies, and other public records to help you evaluate potential risks. We tailor the scope to your needs, so whether you just need a basic verification or a deep-dive investigation, we can provide the insight you need before moving forward.
Do You Offer Ongoing Employment or Tenant Screening Services?
Yes. At Universal Investigations Agency, we offer FCRA-compliant background screening services designed specifically for ongoing employment and tenant checks. These reports follow all federal regulations, require the subject’s consent, and typically include criminal history, address history, and Patriot Act searches. We can also set up accounts for businesses, property managers, or landlords who need to run screenings regularly, making the process fast, secure, and repeatable.
What’s the difference between an employment screening report and deep national background report?
An FCRA-compliant report (used for jobs or housing) requires the person’s written consent and only includes limited information, like criminal records, address history, and certain security checks, with optional add-ons like credit or driving history. A deep national background report, on the other hand, does not require consent and provides much more detail — including criminal records, properties, vehicles, liens, bankruptcies, judgments, foreclosures, evictions, business ties, and more. The only thing it doesn’t include is credit history, since that always requires permission.
Where do you operate?
We are proud to be licensed in both Florida and Texas. We have locations in Austin, Miami, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Doral, and Fort Lauderdale.
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