My question is.......... I started a business 2 years ago conducting background checks for area companies. Before starting this business I had my attorney check this out to make sure I did not have to have a private investigators license to do this. He stated that I was allowed to report to companies I have contracted with under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604 15 USC 1681b Permissible Purposes Sub Section 3 B and I was using Public Information. He instructed me to make sure I had the company require the applicant to sign a release to conduct a background check and to carry insurance for the company. Also I would need to apply for a Federal ID number and it might be a good idea to Incorporate. He also stated that there were other sections in the FCRA that this business would fall under and he didnt see a problem with it. Well being a judge at one time like he was, and being a very good attorney I decided to start the company. Well its been 2 yrs now and I have learned alot. Its been a great business and have had no problems ....knock on wood.
My question is : Since I have had experience in this line of work, can this count as time spent to aquire my license. I am really wanting to get my license here in Ohio. I do have some college background and have checked into obtaining my license.
Thank You for any response.
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