Licensing Law websites for your state [Archive]

Jan Conklin

01-15-2005, 07:23 PM

Wow! That led me to alot of information - links to other links. It appears there are very few PIs in my town - that's fabulous, from my perspective.

I know there is a need for them here, so lawyers etc. are probably paying big bucks plus mileage for investigators from other towns to work here.

Guess I better hurry up and be ready to fill the need. Thanks for the link!

/jan

Larry J Catoe

01-30-2005, 04:56 PM

Thank you Sherri for the website info. It has been very helpful.

Sherri Whittington--

01-31-2005, 11:16 AM

No problem at all. I am glad this information could help. :)

Gretchen Cobb

02-01-2005, 07:43 PM

Sherri...great information. Thanks so much!

Gretchen :)

Felix Kossi Doe

02-04-2005, 02:57 AM

do i need a license to work as pi?

Jan Conklin

02-04-2005, 12:42 PM

do i need a license to work as pi?
Felix, you can check out your particular state at the website Sherri so kindly posted above:

http://www.crimetime.com/licensing.htm

Hope it's helpful - I know it answered my licensing questions.

You'll find that for most any question you think of, somebody has probably asked and answered it already here in the forums. It just requires a bit of digging which is, after all, what alot of PI-ing is all about. It's good practice for us.

Good luck!

/jan

Titus Kennedy

02-08-2005, 03:09 PM

Thanks a lot for the website info, very helpful!

Jan Conklin

02-08-2005, 03:18 PM

You betcha! That's what we're here for, to be helpful if/when we can.

It took me awhile to realize it, but I'm always amazed that whenever I have a question I can almost always find it answered somewhere on the forums. If I don't find an answer, I just post my question and somebody else has an answer.

Nice organization to belong to, IMHO! Hope everyone's having a fabulous day.

/jan

Charles Denney

02-09-2005, 09:21 PM

Evertime I read the post here I get more and more FREE info. I think I am going to up my 1 hour a night to 2-3 hours to learn as much as I can. THANKS AGAIN !!

Susanna G Newton

02-10-2005, 12:55 PM

This is great. Thank you everyone!
My kids are telling me I'm hogging the computer all the time now! LOL!

Hilary King -

03-03-2005, 06:32 PM

I hope this answers a few of you questions regarding licensing in your state.

http://www.crimetime.com/licensing.htm

:D
Hi Sherri,

Thanks for the info, it gave me all I need to be aware for licensing.

Best wishes,
Hilary King :)

Ms Minta Thomson

03-06-2005, 03:38 AM

Wonderful reference Sherri !

I have saved my states info ....but the link you've provided is very useful when one needs to check on neighboring states laws.

We never know when we'll be required to do some traveling in our investigation.

Minta :D

Paul Sparks -

03-08-2005, 10:16 AM

Now that was what I have been looking for since I started this tour. It told me what I needed to know about the State of Washington. Are we going to get help to pass the test?

Terry Frampton

03-09-2005, 10:14 AM

I hope this answers a few of you questions regarding licensing in your state.

http://www.crimetime.com/licensing.htm

:D
Thank you, Sherri, for the website. I like the link "Black Book Online" listed at the bottom of the page. Although we as Private Investigators need to get the most reliabel information from the most reliable sources the public information listed in this link "crawls" to other free links that seem to be up to date. Another reason why the IPIU forums are a great place to learn about this industry. ;)

Stacy L Slocum

03-15-2005, 05:50 AM

The info shared here was just outstanding Cali-PI will be one of my next steps, let me add I will attend the WIC 2005.
Once again outstanding.

Ms. Laura Del Gaudio -

04-06-2005, 05:47 PM

Sorry, I didn't luck out 2 out of the 3 sites were not longer available and 1 was a secure sight that would not let me in!

That's ok I called info in NY and they are sending me the info from the State of the State admin. If anyone is from NYC all you have to do is call 311 and ask about lic. laws and they will connect you to the right people. Through snail mail unfortunately.

Omar Castro

04-13-2005, 10:49 AM

Unfortunately some of the links within them are down.
I will try again later on I am sure they are just updating.
That site is great overall to include the #'s.
Awsome.
Thank you.

Brenda Carmicheal -

04-13-2005, 10:27 PM

Wow, that was a great website. It was enlightening to find that transcriptionists are also needed. I work for an insurance company and I transcribe statements that are taken by investigative units from people that may be committing fraud. That could be an interesting field for me to pursue. Thanks for offering this website to us.

Ms. Laura Del Gaudio -

04-15-2005, 11:50 PM

I received my info next day from the City. I was very surprised.
Thanks for all the inspiration to do the right thing the right way.
I went on an interview this morning for a company that does what I am interested in. I found out that in NY you only need to work for a company for 3 years and show proof that you have been doing the work, by a letter from them stating that you worked there. Then you can take the test to be lic.
They had me meet with the HR person, the Director of HR then the VP of the Co. not bad for walking in cold.
If it wasn't for IPIU I would have never made a good impression. God bless each of you for putting yourselves out there to help. I have a good feeling they may call me back for a second interview. If they do, I am one step closer to getting my lic.

Felix Kossi Doe

05-17-2005, 01:58 AM

thank you JAN

Joyce Jameson -

05-21-2005, 01:57 PM

I agree that is a great site! Unfortunatley the link for Michigan is not working but at least now I know where to get the info that I need, thank you, I am very excited about learning all I can, after spending 20 years driving a school bus this feels like the 'right time' and the 'right place' in my life!:)

Danny Rogers

06-08-2005, 11:03 AM

Thank you for the information on the Requirements for each state. I went to my state and found out that I need to work for someone as a PI under a licensed PI for at least 3 years. Good information!

Ms. Laura Del Gaudio -

06-09-2005, 11:53 AM

Hi Danny,

That is the same requirement for New York. Nice to know that even though we are in different states we still have things in common.
Good luck.

Danny Rogers

06-09-2005, 04:06 PM

Ms. Laura Del Gaudio
I found this information in the Legal Forums under license for PI's. I was totally out in space and did not know the requirements for a PI. I guess I will be doing a lot of work through IPIU for a while anyway. I am hoping that a list of employers come with my test results here soon. I need to go back to work. Thanks for your response. and Good Luck to you also.

Danielle Hare -

06-10-2005, 12:58 PM

Sherri:

Thanks for keeping us all informed about this website. I am certain it will prove beneficial for all newbies and oldies, alike!

:p

Danny Rogers

06-10-2005, 01:17 PM

Danielle Hare
You are welcome, but the information was already here on the website I just responded because of the information that I needed to know. Glad that it has opened others eyes also on the number of Forums and Threads there are. Good Luck.

Carmen Yeargain

06-20-2005, 09:51 AM

Does a person need to have a license to perform background checks or missing persons?

Danny Rogers

06-20-2005, 09:58 AM

Carmen Yeargain,
I cannot tell you the answer to that question, but what you need to do is go to the Forum and look up your state requirements. I will give guidelines on what you need to get a license and the time frame you have to work for a licensed PI to get your license. In my state, it takes 3 years under a licensed PI. Good luck I hope that this information helps you.

Danny Rogers
New Mexico
Badge 10894

Jackie R Rutherford

06-20-2005, 11:40 AM

Thanks Sherri for the website.

Carmen Yeargain

06-21-2005, 02:26 PM

Thank you, Danny Rogers...I checked the laws for Minnesota and nothing really specific so I posted the question there. Looking forward to a response. ;)

Cheryl Bliton

06-26-2005, 02:59 PM

:) hi,is anyone from Oklahoma here? If so did you take the State test for Private Investigators? How was it? Has anyone from Oklahoma taken the cleet tests?

Thanks ;)

Thomas J Reid

10-20-2005, 11:28 PM

Helps to know other states regulations in case I ever end up working in them. I know for Missouri, Title 17 covers regulations for Kansas City and St. Louis if anyone needs to know. Otherwise just check with local PD. Thanks for the other links though. Take it easy all.

T.J.

Kalvin Kelly

11-22-2005, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the information. Kalvin Kelly

Helen Studabaker

12-13-2005, 08:16 PM

Jerome O Isaac

12-15-2005, 04:37 PM

Greetings Helen, how are you doing? just wanted to Congratulate you on obtaining your badge, great job.

Have a great day. :)

Robert Donovan

12-15-2005, 04:50 PM

Thank you Sherry Whittington

I am still learning about the Private Investigator part, even though I just recieved my badge#11028 this past Saturday, Dec.10, 2005. But still need to find out about the Badge law for Ohio.

Again-Thank you
Helen Studabaker:D

Helen,

Just go to the Main Forum page and click on LICENSING LAWS. Then click on BADGE LAWS, and read your state topic.

All my best,

Robert

Hugh Goodwyn

12-19-2005, 12:56 PM

Thanks Sherri this does help a little bit I was not sure and this clears up some issues.

Rodney Scott

12-27-2005, 11:50 AM

Sherry thanks plenty for the wedsite, I was getting a little impatient trying to find info about my state.

Margaret Durham

12-27-2005, 12:45 PM

I think this would be wonderful info to get license. But I live in WV and it didnt pull up for me..I have called the state and
you have to have 2 years of training under a licensed PI or
2 years of school. I need hands on training. Im just not sure how to get that here. Do you have any suggestions. Do you think the jobs posted with ipiu would be in WV? This is the big
thing for me. I sure would appreciate your help..

Hugh Goodwyn

12-27-2005, 02:28 PM

Margaret,IPIU has a class that you can take online to get PI training through Global.If you still have questions about what your state requirements then you need to go on to the license law forum to find out.You can also do Piracy assignments through IPIU when you get to level 4.

Margaret Durham

12-27-2005, 03:08 PM

Thank you so much for your reply. When you get to level 4
would the privacy assignments be in person with a licensed
PI in my state? Thanks as this has been a big decison for me.:confused:

Margaret Durham

12-27-2005, 03:28 PM

Hey I get that too from my husband, o well...ha ha

Hugh Goodwyn

12-27-2005, 03:41 PM

Margaret when you get to level 4 you can apply to assignments and go on to website that will have Anti Piracy Assignments.

Patrick Egan

01-11-2006, 07:42 PM

The info that was show here,help me alot for the job area.

Vincent Haynes

07-20-2006, 11:43 AM

Thank you for the information. Vincent Haynes

Jay Swisher--

07-20-2006, 06:18 PM

Thank you for all the information reguarding my state (Ohio).

Jay Swisher

Patrick James

07-30-2006, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the crimetime link. Very helpful!

Charles Sweany

08-29-2006, 08:16 PM

Good site Sherri, this helped me find out exactly what I need to get licensed. Thanks!

David Fontana

12-06-2007, 03:34 PM

Exactly what I was looking for...... thanks for the link.

Frisner Lovince

03-08-2008, 10:59 AM

An internship program is a good way to start to become a license investigator.

Frisner Lovince

03-08-2008, 11:05 AM

Me ,I live in Florida I do need a licence to work as a private investigator,but in a State like Alaska you don't need one.

Frisner Lovince

03-08-2008, 11:07 AM

Don't need a license depent on the state you live.

Petra Post

03-26-2008, 09:45 AM

Don't need a license depent on the state you live.
Frisner,

You may want to click on advanced before you submit a post/reply:) There you can see that we have a spell check available for download, and you can always check and see if that's how you want to submit your post:)

Anne Leary Skenzich

07-08-2008, 01:16 PM

If Colorado doesn't offer licensure, how do we get something with a license # for the data base access, i.e., LocatePlus? Hope someone can help!

Betty Stevens

07-08-2008, 02:04 PM

If Colorado doesn't offer licensure, how do we get something with a license # for the data base access, i.e., LocatePlus? Hope someone can help!
Here is what I wrote to another member:

". . . if you wish to jump start a faster approach, then consider investing in your own PI Agency Corporation License at the following secured credit card link:
http://www.privateinvestigators.cc/product_info.php?cPath=163&products_id=1584

In the above link you can request your PI Agency Corporation License which is the beginning of starting your own national PI Agency where you can accept cases from the public, and assign the unregulated cases to yourself while sub-contracting the regulated cases to licensed PI's who will work cases at a fraction of what you charge clients - allowing you, as the owner, to earn while learn. Private Investigators who own their own agency always earn more because they can still work for others, but they can also earn more with their agency.

Bruce Wade Jr

03-01-2010, 03:05 PM

I have been lic. since 05 and the test is on a sixth grade reading level no sweat. its fifty questions and you only need a 70% to pass. I own Wade Private Investigations.