How to Use an Online Reverse Address Directory

With an online reverse address directory, you can type in a valid address and be told within seconds who is currently living at that address. You can find out your neighbor's name, or check to see if an old friend is still living at the same address. Many of these directories are absolutely free and extremely easy to use.

Instructions

1. Go to the reverse address directory you wish to use. There are many free choices available, including the popular choice www.whitepages.com. You could type the keyword phrase "reverse address directory" into a search engine to look for other sites.

2. Enter the address you want to research. The field in which to enter this information will be located in different places depending on the specific directory, but is generally prominently displayed on the main page. Enter as complete an address as possible to get the best results.

3. View the results. Depending on which online directory you use, you may see the person's name, age, even an email address. Many of these sites will also allow you to purchase additional information, such as access to the person's public records. You could usually find this information yourself with a bit of searching on the internet. It may be a matter of convenience whether or not you would like to make these purchases.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also do a reverse phone number search using similar directories.

• If you decide to purchase additional information from a reverse address directory, do research to ensure the site is reputable before giving them your credit card information.

Resources

• WhitePages.com