Summary Topic: Links to Licensing Requirements for All States

[Sophia DeMarco]

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We need a list of all of the states in alphabetical order, simply stating whether a license is required or not.

If it is, refer to individual state for requirements.

[Larry Sanders--]

Originally posted by Sophia DeMarco
If it is, refer to individual state for requirements.

As a link, if possible, would be nice...

[Darin Biddle]

Alabama
State law (http://www.ador.state.al.us/licenses/sec093.html)


Alaska
No licensing requirement. Some cities have their own requirements.. A state business license is required to operate any business in Alaska.


Arizona
Dept. of Public Safety, Licensing Division
P. O. Box 6328
Phoenix, AZ 85005
(602) 223-2361.
Web site (http://www.dps.state.az.us/)


Arkansas
Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies
#1 State Police Plaza Dr.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
(501) 618-8600
State Police web site (http://www.state.ar.us/asp/asp.html) Contact for further information
Fees and exemptions (http://www.asp.state.ar.us/pdf/pi_ai_monitoring.pdf)


California
Licensing Division, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
400 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 952-5210
Web Site (http://www.dca.ca.gov/bsis/)
State law (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=bpc&codebody=private+investigator&hits=20)(Several links)
State P.I. Association (http://www.cali-pi.org/)


Colorado
None required.
State P.I. Association (http://www.ppiac.org/)


Connecticut
Department of Public Safety, Division of State Police
294 Colony St.
Meriden, CT 06450-2098
Web site (http://www.state.ct.us/dps/SLFU/PrivateDetectivesHome.htm)
State P.I. Association (berniesoldatepi@pobox.com)


Delaware
Detective Licensing, Delaware State Police
P. O. Box 430
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 736-5900
Web site (http://www.state.de.us/dsp/)


District of Columbia
Security Officers Management Branch, Metro Police
Security Unit 2000
14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-671-0500


Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
Post Office Box 6687
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6687
Phone: (850) 487-0482
Fax: 488-2789
Web site
Web site (http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us)
Division of Licensing/Private Investigation (http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/investigations/index.html)


Georgia
State Board of Private Security Agencies
166 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 656-2282
Web site (http://www.sos.state.ga.us/default1024.asp)
State Law (http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/default.htm)


Hawaii
Board of Private Detectives & Guards
DCCA, PVL, Licensing Branch
1010 Richards St.
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801.
(808) 586-3000 or (808) 586-2701


Idaho
None required.
State P.I. Association (recsrch@rmci.net)


Illinois
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Web page (http://www.state.il.us/dpr/)
State Law (http://www.ildpr.com/WHO/dtct.asp)
State P.I. Association (http://www.the-adi.com/)


Indiana
Private Detective Licensing Board
100 N. Senae Ave., Rm 1021
Indiana Government Center North
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2246
(317) 232-2980
State Law (http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/detective/)


Iowa
Administrative Services Division, Iowa Department of Public Safety
Wallace State Office Bldg.
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3211
State law (http://www.state.ia.us/government/dps/iowacode/cd9780a.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.iowa-investigators.com/)


Kansas
Office of the Attorney General
Kansas Judicial Center, 2nd Floor
Topeka, KS 66612-1597
State P.I. Association (http://www.kapi.org/)


Kentucky
None requried.
State P.I. Association (http://www.kpia.org/)


Louisiana
L.S.B.P.I.E.
2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 190
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Web page (http://www.lsbpie.com/)
State P.I. Association (http://www.lpia.net/)


Maine
State Police Licensing Division
State House Station #164
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-8775


Maryland
Maryland State Police, PI Licensing Division
Jessup, MD
(410) 799-0191, ext. 331
State law (http://mlis.state.md.us/cgi-win/web_statutes.exe)Enter Article:Business Occupations and Professionals, Enter Section:13-101
State P.I. Assoc. (http://www.maryland-investigators.com/)

Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police
Special Licensing Unit
485 Maple Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978-538-6128 voice
978-538-6021 fax
State P.I. Association (http://www.lpdam.com/)


Michigan
State of Michigan
Department of State Police
Private Security & Investigator Unit
PO Box 30635
4000 Collins Road
Lansing MI 48909
(517) 336-3425
State Law (http://www.michigan.gov/msp)
State P.I. Association (http://www.mcpihome.com/)


Minnesota
Department of Public Safety
Private Detective & Protective Agent Services Board
*new address*
445 Minnesota St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
(612) 215-1753
State law (http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/7506/)


Mississippi
None required.


Missouri
P.O. Box 720
Jefferson City, MO 65102
None required on the state level, but Kansas City, St Louis, Joplin, St Joseph and Springfield require licensing.


Montana
Board of Private Security Patrolmen & Investigators
Arcade Building
11 North Jackson
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 444-3728, Fax: (406) 444-1667
State Law (http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/psp_board/board_page.asp)


Nebraska
Secretary of State
State Capitol, Suite 2300
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2554
State law (http://www.sos.state.ne.us/business/private_eye/)


Nevada
Office of the Attorney General
Private Investigator's Licensing Board
100 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701-4717
(775) 684-1147
State law (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-648.html)


New Hampshire
State Police
Division of Licenses and Permits
Hazen DR., Concord, NH 03305
(603) 271-3575
State Law (http://www.nh.gov/safety/nhsp/pluda.html)
State P.I. Association (http://www.nhli.net/)


New Jersey
State Police
Department of Law & Public Safety
Private Detective Unit
P. O. Box 7068
W. Trenton, NJ 08688-0068
(609) 882-2000, ext 2931
Web site (http://www.state.nj.us/lps/)


New Mexico
Bureau of Private Investigators
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 827-7172


New York
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
84 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3490
Web site (http://www.dos.state.ny.us/)
State law (http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/licensing.html)
State P.I. Association (http://www.aldonys.org/)


North Carolina
Private Protective Services Board
P. O. Box 29500
3320 Old Garner Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
(919) 662-4387 Fax: 919-662-4459
Web site (http://www.jus.state.nc.us/Justice/pps/pps.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.ncapi.org/)


North Dakota
Private Investigative & Security Board
P.O. Box 7026
Bismarck, ND 58505
(701) 222-3063


Ohio
Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Licensing
77 South High St.
Columbus, OH 43266-0546
(614) 466-4130
State law (http://homelandsecurity.ohio.gov/pisg.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.oia.homestead.com/oia.html)


Oklahoma
Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training
Private Security Division
P. O. Box 11476-Cimarron Station
Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0476
(405) 425-2775
State Law (http://www.cleet.state.ok.us/Private_Security.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.opia.com/)


Oregon
Oregon Board of Investigators
445 State Office Bldg.
800 NE Oregon Street #33
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 731-4359
FAX: (503) 731-4366
State P.I. Association (piboard@state.or.us)
State law (http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/703.html)


Pennsylvania
State law (http://members.aol.com/Judiciary/22.html)
State P.I. Association (http://www.pali.org/)


Puerto Rico
Policia De Puerto Rico
GPO Box 70166
San Juan, PR 00936
(809) 781-0227
State P.I. Association (intell@coqui.net)


Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
345 Harris Ave.
Providence, RI 29221
(401) 277-2000
State law (http://www.state.ri.us/00session/billtext/00h7440.htm)
State P.I. Association (Jack%20Leclair%20%3cnepis1@aol.com%3e)


South Carolina
State Law Enforcement Division
Regulatory Services
P. O. Box 21398
Columbia, SC 29221-1398
(803) 737-9000
Fax: (803) 896-7041
State law (http://www.sled.state.sc.us/default.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.pimall.com/scali/index.html)


South Dakota
No P.I. license, but business license through Deptartment of Revenue required.
Main Department of Revenue Office number: 800-829-9188
Department of Revenue Offices (http://www.state.sd.us/state/executive/revenue/Contact.htm)


Tennessee
Department of Commerce & Insurance
Private Protective Services Division
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-1158
(615) 741-6382
Web site (http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/sil/pps/)
State Law (http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1175/1175.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.tpia.com/)


Texas
Board of Private Investigators & Private Security Agencies
4930 S. Congress, Suite C-305
Austin, TX 78745
P. O. Box 13509
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-5545
FAX: (512) 452-2307
State law (http://www.tcps.state.tx.us/)
State P.I. Association (http://www.tali.org/)


Utah
Department of Public Safety & Law Enforcement Services
Bureau of Regulatory Licensing
4501 South 2700 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(801) 965-4461
State law (http://www.le.state.ut.us/~code/TITLE53/53_09.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.piau.com/p_home.asp)


Vermont
Board of Private Investigative and Armed Security Services
Office of Professional Regulation
109 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
(802) 828-2837
State law (http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/investigators/)
State P.I. Association (http://www.pimall.com/vermont/)


Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Private Security Section
P.O. Box 10110
Richmond, Virginia 23240-9998
(804) 786-4700
State law (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+9.1-139)
State P.I. Association (http://www.pimall.com/piav/index.html)


Washington
Department of Licensing, Professional Licensing Services
2424 Bristol Ct., SW
Olympia, WA 98504
P.O. Box 9045
Olympia, WA 98507-9045
State law (http://www.dol.wa.gov/ppu/pifront.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.wali.org/)
Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators (http://www.pnai.com/)


West Virginia
Secretary of State
Licensing Division
Private Investigator Licensing
Charleston, WV 25301
Web site (http://www.wvsos.com/licensing/piguard/main.htm)


Wisconsin
Department of Regulation & Licensing
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 266-0829
Web site (http://drl.wi.gov/prof/prid/cred.htm)
State P.I. Association (http://www.pawli.com/)


Wyoming
Regulated by local jurisdictions.

[Sandra C. Wright -]

Darin,

What a great job you have done....and so quickly! :D You need a purple heart! A little Visine for those burning eyes and a good massage for the hands to loosen up the writers cramps should do it.

Outstanding work, would not have expected less from all I've read from your posts.

[Kanda Force]

Sophia,

Looks like the "Ask and you shall receive" statement applies here.
:)


Darin,

Great job! Thank you for all the extra work! Everyone will greatly appreciate it.

[Technical Support]

Outstanding support from the members. :)

[Joanne Vitt]

THANK YOU DARIN. YOUR EFFORT IS REALLY APPRECIATED!

[Christine Anderson -]

Darin,

There is only one thing I can say about you:

"Your A Perfect Gem" We really appreciate all the hard work and effort you put into these links for each of the members!

(Talk about giving a 110%). Your determination to seek the info for each state is clearly remarkable. :)

Thank you.

[Rita McCubbin]

I clicked on State Law under Maryland and have no clue where it took me - but it sure wasn't the state law for PI's in MD. Any idea where I can find what the licensing requirements are in MD?

Thanks
Rita

[Darin Biddle]

It's fixed, with instructions!

[Mickey Lasky--]

I hadn't seen this posted yet and I thought I would dig it up, since this happens to be where I live and wish to work. I present... the Commonwealth of Virginia PI licensing information!

How to Register - http://info.dcjs.state.va.us/sections/privatesecurity/how2apply_registration.cfm?code=8

Latest regs regarding operations - http://info.dcjs.state.va.us/sections/privatesecurity/lawsandregs.cfm?code=8

Hope this is helpful to someone.

[Ryan Drysdale]

I was wondering if Missouri is a licensed state or an unlicensed state? I am very new at this so any and all comments are welcome.


Ryan D.
St Louis, MO

[Kanda Force]

Hi Ryan.

I moved your question from the Trainee Questions & Answers forum to the Licensing Laws for Investigators forum where the other state licenses are discussed. :)

Here's a link to the topic listing web links for licensing laws. Click here:
State PI Licensing Requirements (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=882)

On another note, would you like to introduce yourself to the other members by authoring a new thread in the Introduction Lounge? We enjoy greeting new members. :)

[Richard Heideman]

Does anyone out there know what the licensing laws and the insurance liability for the state of Missouri and if possible the State statutes. What are the laws for starting own business?
As far as the laws what would be the requirements to become a bone fide private investigator?

[Kanda Force]

Originally posted by Richard Heideman
Does anyone out there know what the licensing laws and the insurance liability for the state of Missouri and if possible the State statutes. What are the laws for starting own business?
As far as the laws what would be the requirements to become a bone fide private investigator?

Richard,

I merged your topic to this thread where you will find the answer to your questions. Darin has supplied the time to research and list these links. I'm confident you will find this thread very informative. :)

Please read everything you have access to. If time is a factor, try using the Search button to locate threads and posts by a specific word(s). I find the tool very valuable. :)

As for starting your own business, we have a special forum titled Establishing Your Own Private Investigative Agency discussing this subject. If you do not have access to that forum, check the requirements for the private forums. Then email usa@ipiu.org for access.

[Stephen Bernhard]

Unfortunately, the PI law link for Ohio is broken. That site is no longer available. However, I found a suitable replacement....


http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/

Go to ORC 4749, and you'll find the info.


Be safe,
Stephen

[Lisa S Flowers]

I really appreciate the information on the license requirements for each state the site has truly been a great help to me thanks

[Anthonio Hightower]

The address for Georgia Board of Private Dective and Security Agencies has been changed. They have relocate the new address for anyone needing it is:

237 Coliseum Drive
Macon Ga. 31217-3858
(478) 207-1460

I hope that this helps out with getting someone on the right track to starting their career. i am looking to get into the business myslef. Good luck to all !

[William Jimenez]

I have found several sites with similar listings. Some links and info, of course, have changed.

The new number for the District of Columbia is 202-671-0500.

Their office is currently closed. I will find out more information from them when I call Monday (6/17/02) morning.

[Darin Biddle]

Thank you, William. It is noted.

[William Jimenez]

Darin,

Just a reminder, I posted all the detailed Washington, DC info in a thread under PI Licensing: Washington DC (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3957).

Thanks... and good luck! :)

[Aaron Grecinger]

Thankyou much for the table of links, it proved very helpful.

[Ronald Treitner]

I clicked on the nj site and it didn't exist instead it sent me to a state employment site. Where do i go !

[Chad Weston--]

Thanks for the information.
I am amazed by just how much of it these forums are providing me. The organization referred to in the Colorado link provides training classes for local citizens interested in becoming a P.I.
Just what I need!

[David Copeland]

Originally posted by Ronald Treitner
I clicked on the nj site and it didn't exist instead it sent me to a state employment site. Where do i go !
Since you posted this in February, we were hopeful you would have seen the other topic titled PI LICENSING: New Jersey (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1075) .

As for your other comment, it was deleted. Please review the following:

Forum Rules & Forum Code of Ethics (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2914)

[Kathleen Padgett]

Darin,

Incredibly detailed and helpful information. The links to state laws, PI organizations, etc. for every state in our country is a huge beneficial online library of PI resources. These links are particularly useful to newcomers unsure of where to acquire such knowledge and I'm still in awe at the vast resources available to us on these forums. Your efforts to compile this information are greatly appreciated. My printer is busily humming continuously and I'm creating new files to store this information for future reference, as well as eventual secure client files storage. I'm so looking forward to my prints, photos, etc. being processed and moving up to higher levels so I can continue to grow and learn in this fascinating new career. Thanks a bunch !

Kathie

[May K. Toney]

Darin,
I just wanted to let you know that your information is helping me and countless other members. I've cut/pasted several of the state links to my IPIU Word folder for future reference as well. Continuous thanks for your time and effort.

[Michael Harris]

Darin,

Thanks for the research to give us a great resource.

[Nancy Burns]

I recently contacted Arkansas Assn.of Private Investigators to find out which schools they had on their approval list.
I found out that they only list 1 school!!!

It is in Little Rock, and they don't approve of any of the online courses.

I'm hoping that someone from IPIU will be able to give me some advice, in requesting that they consider approving an online course.
In the event that they would consider this, which online courses does IPIU members, who have taken them, consider to be the best ones?

There aren't many IPIU members from my state, and I'm hoping that they will see this post and be able to help me.

I originally posted this under "education" but thought I might get a response from this forum before I do the other.

[William Brassfield]

Hi Nancy;
I contacted the Arkansas state police, which regulates licensing of private investigators, private security agencies and individuals or businesses offering security or investigative services for the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.

Unfortunatly, at the time I called, the person I needed to speak with had already gone home for the day.

Their phone number is (501) 618-8000.

[Nancy Burns]

Actually that is who I spoke to and they said there was only 1 school that was approved. It is located in Little Rock and they gave me the phone number to the school.
I was just thinking that I might be able to ask them to consider approving an online course as well.
I just wasn't sure which online course would be the best one to mention.
Thanks though for being thoughtfull enough to call the state police.

[William Brassfield]

That's wierd having only one state approved school. :rolleyes:
In Oklahoma its done mostly through the state vo-tech system, and the rest is done through a handful of private schools using state approved materials.

[Nancy Burns]

I found it unusual also. That is why I thought that maybe there would be an online school or course that they could take a look at, and maybe consider it for approval.
It really limits us in this state. I can't believe that they would only have the one, but since this post I've also talked to one of the board members, and they confirmed it.
Anyway, thanks for taking an interest in my post. You're so close to me, being from Oklahoma, that I thought you may answer the post.
I try really hard not to post questions, until I have exhausted all of the resources that I have, so that I don't clutter up the system. Try as hard as you can though I'm sure I will ask something that has been asked before sooner or later.
But I certainly won't do it intentionally.

[Diana Declue -]

It is greatly appreciated!

I'm am amazed by the wonderful support IPIU provides its members.

[Michael Harris]

Originally posted by Diana Declue
...I'm am amazed by the wonderful support IPIU provides its members.
Diana,

I must be too tired. I read your comment as. "the wonderful sport IPIU provides". But, maybe this is sport, it certainly is fun. :) :D :cool: :rolleyes: ;) :o :p

[Diana Declue -]

But then again, investigating should be considered a sport. It certainly is fun! :)

[Michael Harris]

Diana,

We are thinking along the same lines again. That means that we are right. :rolleyes: :p ;)

[Chun Ng]

hi all,

i am new to ipiu and i have a question i want to ask, is it true that Pennsylvania require a license to work as a private investigator? just wonder how true is that... your answer is greatly appreciated!!:) :) :D





chun

[Michael Harris]

Chun,

W-E-L-C-O-M-E to IPIU and the IPIU forums!!!

If you have not posted in the Introduction's Lounge you should do that next.

Once the membership knows that you are running around loose in the forums, you will get comments on how to make the most of your experiences here. ;)

Read, read, read, comment, read, and have fun. :) :D :cool:

[Chun Ng]

hi everyone,

thanks for the reminder Michael, i already did, at least i hope i did post my introduction on the right forum. but thanks anyway!!

Darin or anybody that can help me out, i got a question and hope someone can answer it. the question is, does Pennsylvania require a PI license to work as a PI or i don't need one since i will be working under a licensed PI agency? your help is greatly appreciated!

:)




chun

[Diane Jarosz]

Hi Chun,
Good question. Welcome to IPIU. You'll love the threads. There is much information to learn and visit the fun threads also!
I would like to take a stab at the answer for you concerning PA. PI license laws, if I may.

Detective Act of 1953, as amended:
"Every such applicant, if he be a person in the case of a partnership, association, or corporation, at lease one member of such partnership, association, or corporation, has been regularly employed as a detective, or shall have been a member of the U.S. government investigative service, a sheriff, or member of a city police department of a rank or grade higher than that of patrolman, for the period of not less than three years.

"The application/petition shall state the full name, age, residence, present and previous occupations, of each person or individual; citizen of U.S.; address of principal place of business and any branch office, bureau, agency, sub-agency; affidavits signed by at least five (5) reputable citizens attesting to the good character of applicant; if the applicant is a corporation, the amount of the corporation's outstanding paid up capital stock and whether paid in cash or property and if in property, the nature of the same, and accompanied by a certified copy its certificate of incorporation; two (2) photographs of each individual and corporate officer (passport size); two (2) fingerprint cards for each individual/corporate officer; Corporate Bond in the sum of $10,000 executed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Preliminary and Final Order of Court for Judge to sign.



Present Original Application/Petition to the Court of Common Pleas Motions Judge for hearing date.


Copy of Application and Order with hearing date set for District Attorney's Detective Bureau and one (1) set of fingerprints.


Original Application and Order with hearing date set with fingerprint cards and two (2) passport size photos to be filed with Clerk of Courts office.


Bond in the sum of $10,000 to be filed in the Clerk of Courts office.


After approval of license, fee of $205 for individual, $305 for corporation, to be received by the Clerk of Courts office.


Source: Pennsylvania Private Detective Law
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I also posted a link for you that concerns PA resdidence on PA judicial courts.

Hope this is all helpful.

http://members.aol.com/Judiciary/DistrictCourt15404.html[/URL]

DJ

[Chun Ng]

hi DJ,

thanks for your info and time, greatly appreciated! based on your info, it seems that if i intended to make PI as a career than i do need the license. do u know what is the time frame before i could apply for the PA PI license? thanks!

i see that u are also live in PA, which agencies did ipiu referred u to? i'm sorry, have u gotten that far yet? most of the forums and threads that i read, all those people are on level three or beyond and i just want to be where they are at. i don't like to wait but i know i have to. u know, all these mailing back and forth is taking so much time that it is killing me!! my apology, i don't mean to vent my problems on u. what levels are u on now if u don't mind me asking?




chun:confused:

[Diane Jarosz]

Hi Chun,
I'm going to give you some threads to go to so you may look at the timeline. See below: Just click on the links.
Currently I am not assigned yet. I have to fill out my Availability Form. Aslo, I'm waiting for my manual and test to come in the mail. It should be here day now.
This process requires patience. So, just hang in there. Learn all you can in the forums, there's so much to learn.
Yes, I do live in PA.:) The great Commonwealth. I lived here all my life and love it.
If I can assist you with anything else, please don't hesitate to ask.
There are so many people on these forums that are very eager to help new comers as well as long standing members.

check out these links:

http://www.ipiu.org/forums//forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=12 (http://)
http://www.ipiu.org/forums//forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=49 (http://)

I hope this helps, Chun.

[Diane Jarosz]

Dear Chun,
Please read lists below. This will also help you navigate through the threads.
It may be helpful to also copy information and place it in a notebook for future reference.

Levels that are HIGHER than Level 1, may require IPIU Union Membership. Click here to read: IPIU Union Membership Options Topic

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LEVEL 1:
For standard Registered Forum Members Only:

1-Union Association News-Benefits Forum

2-Need a Private Investigator/Attorney Forum

3-Technical Support Forum

4-Licensing Laws: Private Investigators

5-Licensing Laws: Bounty Hunters

6-Licensing Laws: Process Servers

7-Experienced General Discussion Forum

8-Trainee Questions & Answers Forum

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[Chun Ng]

hi DJ,

thank you again for your time and more info!! i will try to keep that in mind and keep on reading the forums while waiting for my other mailings to come in. when i have more questions, i will definitely ask you. thank you again..:)




chun

[Diane Jarosz]

Hi Chun,
Anytime !:D
DJ

[Boyd Dotson]

Thank you for all the information that is here, it is very useful. I am very pleased to know that people here are so very willing to help others.

Have a good weekend.

[David Fowler]

Thanks for the links. I checked the SC ones and found plenty of information on the SC State Legislature site. Unfortunately the SC PI Association site is just one page with very little info. I hope the PIs in SC are more helpful than their website makes it appear. Even if they're not, I know where to go for any info I need. Right here at the IPIU forums!!!

[David Fowler]

The link for South Carolina legislature is correct. After you get to that page you have to go to the pull down at the top right of the page and get Code of Laws. Then you have to search for Private Investigator. The law is SECTION 40-18-70. Private Investigation License; applications; bond; renewal; display of license; qualifications of licensee; contract; reports to clients; arrest of licensee; inspections of business records; prior licensees. [SC ST SEC 40-18-70]

To my understanding an individual cannot be licensed until they have worked for a licensed agency for 3 years. Then they can obtain their own license and license a business of their own. If this is not correct, I hope someone will let me know.

I plan to open a Private Investigation agency here in Union as soon as I possibly can. We don't have any PI's here that I know of. We do have a couple of Process Servers.

[Karen Kiely]

There is a web site that may answer some questions that are being asked.

www.nhli.net

Hope this helps .

Karen Kiely
New Hampshire

[Michael Levy--]

Are there any schools in Southern California.


Thanks,
Mike L.:cool:

[Jerry Woytas]

Darin,

Like the others, I would like to thank you for a job very well done.
You're fantastic.

JeryLyn

[Jerry Woytas]

____________________________________________________
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Diane Jarosz
[B]Dear Chun,
Please read lists below. This will also help you navigate through the threads.
It may be helpful to also copy information and place it in a notebook for future reference.

Levels that are HIGHER than Level 1, may require IPIU Union Membership. Click here to read: IPIU Union Membership Options Topic
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Thank you Diane,

I was here several days back and got the info I needed from Darin Biddle's reply for state PI Licensing requirments. I thought I had read about the forum threads here.

Again, thanks to both you and Darin. It, certainly, helps me out.

JeryLyn

[Karen E Rice]

School for the state of SC. Another question when each of the trainee receive id bag what state an what agencies approval PI an ablind each of us to work from state to state.:rolleyes:

[Carolyn Peddicord -]

I have been interested in the same thing for the state of Virginia. I am investigating and have sent a ton of emails out to the schools and the DCJS but haven't heard anything yet. If I do, I will post. Maybe it will help??:confused:

Good luck

[Michael Levy--]

Thanks.

[Carolyn Peddicord -]

Originally posted by Nancy Burns
I found it unusual also. That is why I thought that maybe there would be an online school or course that they could take a look at, and maybe consider it for approval.


I just wanted to follow up to let you know that I had contacted the DCJS in my state and they stated that currently there was not any online training recognized. They did offer the information that several certified training schools were in the developmental stages of preparing On-Line courses for consideration.

I know it doesn't help you immediately but at least some states are working on it. Maybe you could mention that?

[Eloisa Mooney]

Darin,

Thanks for the all state's list. I live in Colorado where there is no lic. law however when all is said and done I plan to be an active part of the PI Association out here and I would still like to be licensed.

Eloisa

[William Brassfield]

Below is a link to C.L.E.E.T. the organization the licenses PI's in Oklahoma.

http://www.cleet.state.ok.us/Private_Security.htm

[Julie Mercer -]

Darin,
I know this is off the subject, but, how did you insert your picture?
Julie Mercer

[Julie Mercer -]

[Ohio
Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Licensing
77 South High St.
Columbus, OH 43266-0546
(614) 466-4130
State law (http://orc.avv.com/oac/home3.cfm?GRStructure1=1301%3A4&GRStructure2=1301%3A4%2D5&GRStructure3=&TextField=%3CJD%3A%221301%3A4%2D5%22%3EChapter%20%3CJL%3AJump%2C%221301%3A4 %2D5%22%3E1301%3A4%2D5%3CEL%3E%20Private%20Investigation)
State P.I. Association (http://www.jhanda.com/oasis/)

Where did you do your search to get your links? The links for OH do not work.
Julie Mercer

[Julie Mercer -]

Darin,
No need to respond, I found the answer in another threads. Thanks anyway!

Julie Mercer

[Michael A Denton -]

Thanks for posting this information. It has help me by providing resources for friends in other states. Great job!

[DJ Moran]

Unfortunately, the PI law link for Ohio is broken. That site is no longer available. However, I found a suitable replacement....


http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/

Go to ORC 4749, and you'll find the info.


Be safe,
Stephen

Stephen, Thank you very much for the link pertaining to the licenses laws for Ohio. :) ;) I had tried to use the provided link and could not get anywhere with it, :( I did however, find the information in the link you provided. :) Again, Thank you !!! "DJ"

[Thomas W Simons -]

I went to the Oregon Link and saved, filed and printed the requirements for my binder.

Thanks Deeply

Thomas W Simons

[Antonia White]

This is great. Thanks Darin. This information is and will especially be helpful down the road!

[Stephen Scheel -]

Thanks Darin. I find this will come in quite handy.

[Gary Eads]

Thanks for posting this information, I'll pass it along to some friends of my, that hads some questions.

[Shannon Adams]

I know in Florida you have to have your "CC" Intern License for 2 years & have a sponsor to get to get this license before you can get your "C" Private Investigators license. My question is will the intern sponsorship for Florida to get the "CC" Intern License be covered in the materials that I will be receiving from IPIU?

Any other information that anyone might have on this would be helpful. I know all states have their own regulations and procedures for this.

Thanks
Shannon :confused:

[Rolando Simmons -]

If I have an employment agency license, can I also obtain a PI license?

No. If you have an employment agency license, or are a member of a partnership, or an officer or a holder of any stock in a corporation, or have any financial interest or participation in the control and management of any employment agency, you are NOT eligible to hold a PI WGP license.

Something from the state of New York.

[Brandy L Rose]

I was wondering if any states had reciprocal licenses? I noted my state of Indiana does not require one, though I feel certain obtaining a license lends credibility as well as knowledge with regards to ones own states regulations etc.

[David Martz -]

Hello Brandy,
There are a few states that do have reciprocal licences, most do not but you can contact the State ATTORNEY GENERAL's OFFICE in the state you need to go into and alot of states will ok you to work so many days in the state to get the information you need. As to your statementas to Indiana does not reqire one , are you saying you do not have to have a PI license in this State.

[Brandy L Rose]

Morning David,
Thank you for your reply re: Reciprocal licenses. Correct about the Indiana not needing one....well for the most part anyway. Depends on where your choices lie. I will seek one regardless.
May I ask where in In you are?
Brandy

[Robin M Ellefsen]

Darin, tried the state law and PI links to Illinois and the web pages do not come up. Can you supply me with the web page addresses? Thanks, Robin.

[Rolando Simmons -]

Hi Brandy Its rolando from ny, each state have a different set rules you to with your state of Indiana. Look in the Forums, Requirements for All States - in the Licensing Laws

[Brodies Myles -]

Anytime I need info Im sure to find them in the forums.

[James N Edwards]

Thank you so much for the information!



James N Edwards

[Anna M Martino]

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that when I went to retrieve data concerning CT state licensing requirements your link to both sites listed did not work. I found the information on my own.

[Lisa Frye -]

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that when I went to retrieve data concerning CT state licensing requirements your link to both sites listed did not work. I found the information on my own.

Thank you Anna...I have reported this concern.

Have a nice day! :)

Lisa

[Robert W Norton]

This was a great help. You have just answered alot of questions for me, and opened new doors of oppertunity.

[Christine Maciejewski -]

Can someone hep me find out information about Illinois licensing requirements. Both links do not come up?
Christine

[Christine Maciejewski -]

Darin, tried the state law and PI links to Illinois and the web pages do not come up. Can you supply me with the web page addresses? Thanks, Robin.
I am having the same problem, if you find out a new webpage, please let me know.
Thanks Christine (Illinois)

[Joanne DeHerrera]

Wow thank you for the information here on this forum. My husband and I were thinking about moving to California, but I do not think so now! California is harsh on the PI and EP laws. I thought Florida was bad. Florida is a cake walk compared to Caif.

Joanne

[Lisa Frye -]

I am having the same problem, if you find out a new webpage, please let me know.
Thanks Christine (Illinois)

Thank you for letting us know Christine. The links for Illinois are now working properly. :)

Lisa

[Cheryl Bliton]

Hi All:

I need help. Anyone in Oklahoma? Are you licensed thru CLEET? The application is miles long. Any suggestions? ;)


Thank
Cheryl Bliton :cool:

[Jerald Johnson]

Does Maryland require PI Trainees to have a license before they start or can they go from certified PI to licensed during the trainee process.

[Jason Babbitt]

Thanks for all that info Darin. That was a great help to me as I'm sure it will be to everyone else.

[DJ Moran]

Here is another link which includes contact information for all States:

State Licensing Requirements For Private Investigators (http://www.infoguys.com/article.cfm?id=10)


Hope this helps too!;) "DJ"

[Michael Harris]

Here is another link which includes contact information for all States:
State Licensing Requirements For Private Investigators (http://www.infoguys.com/article.cfm?id=10)

DJ,

The site looks great, but not a single link works from my office computer. Most pages come up "Page Not Found", the others all have errors of some kind.

[DJ Moran]

Michael, and Others...

Sorry about the link, it doesn't seem to be working,:eek:

I had several browsers open ... and maybe this link will better serve some of our members.

All States Private Investigation Licenses (http://www.oregonpi.com/licensing.htm)

I did check some of the links, to be sure they were working, however, I did not check them all, for all states.;)

Most were working, or some of the links for each state.:o

Hope this helps some..;) "DJ"

[Michael Harris]

DJ,

I only checked New Jersey, but the State Poice link does not work. The State PI Association link works - I have what I need.

I will find a good link for the NJSP and send it to the site.

Michael

[Jerome Wise]

Thank for all the information I need to my Private Investigator Business Lic# Jerome Wise

[Jerome Wise]

I KNOW NOW i CAN GET LOTS OF HELP FROM YOU :guy:

[Jerome Wise]

Do any one of you want me to work under your licensing her in South Carolina it would be great business/Jerome Wise

[Cheryl Mason -]

Michael, and Others...

Sorry about the link, it doesn't seem to be working,:eek:

I had several browsers open ... and maybe this link will better serve some of our members.

All States Private Investigation Licenses (http://www.oregonpi.com/licensing.htm)

I did check some of the links, to be sure they were working, however, I did not check them all, for all states.;)

Most were working, or some of the links for each state.:o

Hope this helps some..;) "DJ"

Thank you very much DJ!!!

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Thank you very much DJ!!!

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Cheryl,

You are very welcome...:D

Here is another link, which has licensing requirements for the states, I have not persoanlly check them all out... However, you are more than welcome to check out the information here:
http://www.einvestigator.com/links/license.htm

Hope this helps. "DJ"

[Jack Welch -]

:) Thankyou so much for the table of links, it proved very helpful.

[DJ Moran]

:) Thankyou so much for the table of links, it proved very helpful.


Jack you are very welcome, :)

I am glad the links have provided you with needed information. Take Care.;) "DJ"

[Joyce Gilliland]

This is a terrific list. Thank you so much for orgainizing it so well. I will keep this thread near at hand.

Thanks

[Michael Harris]

This is a terrific list. Thank you so much for orgainizing it so well. I will keep this thread near at hand. ...
Joyce,

Note that not all the links are still valid. Websites come and go. See my post at the top of this page about New Jersey.

However, the loss of a link does not negate the tremendous effort that went into the list. You might make a point of helping to update the list - good practice.

[George Powell]

What are the requirements for get a licence in Maryland and DC

[Courtney Gray -]

Thanks for this info Darin. I was just looking for this when I did a search. This is greatly appreciated.

Courtney

[John Sword]

Darin Biddle,

Bravo. Your time, effort and attention to detail should reward you in your career. If only all answers could be provided as clear and thorough as yours. I know it has been a long time since you wrote this, but it still applies. Thanks.

[David Almeida]

I am willing to act as a "resident manager" or absentee owner for someone who would to run their own business preferably in Massachusetts (perhaps elsewhere). This would be for an individual with some education or experience as well as a clean background. This would come with a fee slightly less than what some of the national franchises charge. Inquire for further details

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[J Ginsberg -]

David, we do not post email addresses or cities in the public part of the forums. This is a safety precaution for all members. Please read the link below to find out how to apply for a PI agency email.

http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19427

Thank you for your support.