Do you need a name to take to small claims court

Jmoo

I'd like to take somebody to a small claims court for money owed. I won't go into too much detail but they live down my street, and I know obviously the address, but not their full name. The organisations I've tried have rejected my request for information citing GDPR. The electoral roll has drawn a blank. 

Will I need their full name? If so where could I go? 

user1977

What bit of their name do you have if not their full name?

Jmoo

user1977 said:

What bit of their name do you have if not their full name?

First name not last 

eskbanker

You'll certainly need a surname for court action - any mutual acquaintances, social media profiles, known interests, etc?

Jmoo

eskbanker said:

You'll certainly need a surname for court action - any mutual acquaintances, social media profiles, known interests, etc?

Unfortunately very private individual. Proving a challenge! Know the daughter's surname but can't guarantee it's the same. 

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

If you are friendly with your postie they might tell you. 

user1977

Try a tracing agent.

screech_78

Yes, you need their name. 

Pollycat

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head said:

If you are friendly with your postie they might tell you. 

I don't like the idea of asking a postie to provide information about another person - especially as it may result in legal action.

I wouldn't put my postie in that position and I wouldn't expect them to give my details to someone else on the street who asks them to.

Undervalued

If the person is likely to own the house (rather than rent) then you can find out from the Land Registry for a nominal fee.

macman

You need a first name, surname and address. 
Suggestion: since you should always send an LBA before the small claims process, why not write to them c/o 'Fred at no. 27'?
If they respond to the LBA in writing, giving their surnamename, then job done. If they don't ,you've lost nothing. but the price of a stamp.