Asset search is an evidence-mapping task

Public-source asset research should build a dated, auditable map of leads. It should not turn an unverified match into a claim of ownership.

Core rule: preserve the distinction between a lead, a verified record, and a conclusion. Similar names, stale addresses, and indirect relationships can create false matches.

1. Resolve identity first

Record the subject's verified identifiers, known name variants, and the jurisdiction relevant to the search. When a company is involved, use the legal entity number rather than relying only on the trading name.

2. Build a source register

Exact public URL and source owner
Date and time accessed
Record type and effective date
Identifier used for the match
Known limitations or update lag

3. Grade every finding

Use simple labels such as lead, corroborated lead, verified record, and unresolved conflict. A search result or directory mention is a lead; a current official document tied to the correct identifier carries different evidentiary weight.

4. Record negative results carefully

“Not found” means only that the checked sources did not reveal a match at the time of review. It is not proof that an asset does not exist.

5. Keep the conclusion proportionate

The final note should explain what was searched, what was found, what remains uncertain, and which primary document would resolve the uncertainty.

For an English-language overview of asset-search research services in Israel, see DataCheck's asset-search page.