Need to track someone down in Croatia? Start broad, then narrow by županija (county), city, and neighborhood. Prioritize official portals and municipal directories, then cross-check on the internet. See our international people search hub or scan from the free people search homepage.
Croatia’s population is ~3.9 million. Around ~92% of residents are online, and social media use is widespread, especially in urban hubs like Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka. High mobile penetration and EU-aligned registries make internet sources extremely effective for people-finding. Sources: national stats and connectivity snapshots via World Bank/ITU; digital adoption trends via DataReportal (Croatia).
Best Ways to Find Someone in Croatia
Official Government Sources
Begin with the unified portal gov.hr (eGrađani, personal records, registries) and the official gazette Narodne novine for legal notices and company acts. The business/court register is searchable via Sudski registar (Ministry of Justice). For identity and residence matters, check the Ministry of the Interior MUP. Always verify any hit via a second source on the internet. Sources: GOV.HR, Narodne novine, Ministry of Justice (Sudreg), MUP.
Phone and Telecom Clues
Country code is +385. Landline area codes include 1 (Zagreb), 20 (Dubrovnik), 21 (Split), 23 (Zadar), 31 (Osijek), 42 (Varaždin), 47 (Karlovac), 51 (Rijeka). Mobile prefixes commonly seen: 091/092/095/097/098/099 (Hrvatski Telekom, A1, Telemach). Drop the trunk 0 when dialing from abroad. The regulator HAKOM maintains numbering/carrier info. Use local directories such as Imenik.hr for published lines, then corroborate on the internet. Sources: HAKOM; Wikipedia “Telephone numbers in Croatia”.
Property Addresses & Tax Records
For address verification and ownership clues, consult the land registry ZK (Land Registry) and the cadastre portals (State Geodetic Administration, Katastar). Many cities publish address lists and utility customer info or service schedules; cross-check exact addresses with map views and municipal directories before contacting anyone. Sources: Ministry of Justice (ZK), DGU, Katastar portals.
Internet & Online Sources
Search the full name in quotes + city (“Ivan Horvat” Zagreb). Sweep Facebook groups (city/neighborhood buy–sell, alumni groups), LinkedIn, Instagram, and local media (.hr portals with site: filters). Marketplaces (Njuškalo, local classifieds) and professional chambers (e.g., HOK for trades) can expose fresh phone numbers. Validate discoveries with at least one official or reputable source. Tips reflect common OSINT workflows; verify personal data per GDPR.
Regional Directories & Local Listings
Croatia has 20 counties (županije) plus the City of Zagreb. If you know the county, narrow to the city and then the neighborhood or settlement. Municipal portals often publish staff and office directories; in smaller towns, telco providers or utility companies may still offer searchable listings or PDF phonebooks. Mirror every local lead with an online verification pass.
Professional & Investigative Help
When free sources stall, hire a licensed PI familiar with Croatian registries, courts, and in-person checks (e.g., confirmation at local općinski sud). Respect GDPR and national data-protection rules; only use verified, lawful methods—then re-verify on the internet. Note: cross-border EU rules may apply when contacting authorities.
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Helpful Tools (External)
GOV.HR — Government portalNarodne novine — Official gazetteHAKOM — Numbering & telecom regulatorHrvatska pošta — Postal codes & trackingSudski registar — Companies/court registerZemljišne knjige — Land registryKatastar — Cadastre mapsImenik — White pages directoryWorld Association of Detectives — Find a licensed PIMore Information
Top Cities
Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar, Slavonski Brod, Pula, Karlovac, Varaždin, Šibenik, Dubrovnik, Sisak, Velika Gorica, Vinkovci, Vukovar, Čakovec, Koprivnica, Požega, Bjelovar.
Provinces / Regions
City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, Krapinsko-zagorska, Varaždinska, Koprivničko-križevačka, Međimurska, Bjelovarsko-bilogorska, Virovitičko-podravska, Požeško-slavonska, Brodsko-posavska, Osječko-baranjska, Vukovarsko-srijemska, Karlovačka, Sisačko-moslavačka, Primorsko-goranska, Ličko-senjska, Zadarska, Šibensko-kninska, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Istarska, Dubrovačko-neretvanska.
30 Popular Names & Surnames
Ivan, Marko, Luka, Josip, Ante, Stjepan, Petar, Tomislav, Filip, Nikola, Ana, Marija, Ivana, Petra, Martina, Matea, Katarina, Iva, Helena, Lucija, Horvat, Novak, Marić, Kovačević, Babić, Jurić, Kovač, Kralj, Petrović, Vuković. Sources: common Croatian surnames & forenames via national statistics and Forebears (Croatia).
Common Postal Codes & Dialing Codes
Zagreb 10000 — +385 1; Split 21000 — +385 21; Rijeka 51000 — +385 51; Osijek 31000 — +385 31; Zadar 23000 — +385 23; Dubrovnik 20000 — +385 20; Pula 52100 — +385 52; Varaždin 42000 — +385 42; Karlovac 47000 — +385 47; Slavonski Brod 35000 — +385 35; Šibenik 22000 — +385 22; Sisak 44000 — +385 44. Sources: “Postal codes in Croatia” and “Telephone numbers in Croatia” (Wikipedia); HAKOM numbering plans.