Mooresville, NC · Lake Norman

TST Investigations — Background Checks & Private Investigations

We understand your challenges. We strive to be accessible, responsive and affordable. We know the importance of finding a firm you can trust, and that's why your trust is our top priority.

Services


01

Background Checks

Comprehensive, FCRA-compliant screening that helps employers and landlords make informed, fair decisions.

  • National database & criminal alias searches
  • County, state & federal verification
  • Motor vehicle records & employment verification
  • Tenant checks & pre-adverse/adverse automation
Background check services
02

Criminal Investigation

Investigative work led by a retired Charlotte Police Captain with 30 years of law-enforcement experience.

  • Criminal & civil investigations
  • Litigation support & process serving
  • Surveillance & detailed interviewing
  • Locating individuals, witnesses & missing persons
Investigation services
03

Corporate & Business Investigations

Discreet support for companies dealing with internal issues, fraud, or safety and security concerns.

  • Internal investigations & employee misconduct
  • Insurance & workers' compensation fraud
  • Asset searches
  • Site security surveys & staff safety training
Corporate services

Why us

Our team members are dedicated to ensuring that you get personal attention and top-quality service for all of your investigation concerns. We care about you.

We are not a national company. We're a local, family-run business in Mooresville, built on integrity and honesty — and available when our clients need us, with excellent customer service and quick turnarounds.

More about us

Handshake sealing a trusted business partnership
30 yearsCharlotte Police service in Mecklenburg County
#339928Licensed North Carolina Private Investigator
FCRACompliant screening, fully insured
5 yearsRecords & documentation retained

“My top priority is to earn your trust and keep it.”

Todd Garrett, Founder

Free consultation

We know it can be hard to find the right investigation partner. That's why we offer all new clients a free 1-hour consultation.

We'll talk about your needs and find the right solution for meeting them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is TST Investigations a licensed private investigator in North Carolina?

Yes. Owner Todd Garrett is a licensed North Carolina Private Investigator (#339928), and TST Investigations, LLC is registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. We are fully insured.

Who founded TST Investigations?

TST Investigations was founded by Todd Garrett, a retired Charlotte Police Captain who served the citizens of Mecklenburg County for 30 years before starting the firm.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in Mooresville, North Carolina, and serve all of Lake Norman and the surrounding counties. We're a local, family-run firm — not a national call center.

Are your background checks FCRA compliant?

Yes. We follow FCRA and CRA requirements and comply with federal, state, and industry regulations. We also provide automated pre-adverse and adverse action services and keep records and documentation for five years.

What does a background check from TST include?

Depending on your needs, searches can include our national database and national criminal alias searches, county and state criminal, civil, and federal verification, sex offender registry, Global Watch, social media review, SSN trace, motor vehicle records, and employment verification.

Do you offer a free consultation?

Yes. Every new client gets a free one-hour consultation to talk through your needs and find the right solution.

“At TST, we understand the importance of trust and will do what it takes to earn it.”

Todd Garrett

There is always room at the top — after the investigation.

Oliver Herford

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