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    Depends what state you are residing in.

    There are approximately 7 states that do NOT have any licensing requirements for private investigators.

    However, if you reside in a "licensed state", then a license typically only gives you the authority to advertise or solicit for clients directly under your own name.

    Example: If you have no state license, you can still perform private investigations for any law firm or insurance company or consumer or business protection firm, so long as they solicit the client themselves and are authorized to hire you privately.

    Also, remember that there is a thin gray line in most states that allows "Information Brokers" to operate without a license, yet the tool they use is "investigations."

    We recommend you get a copy of your state licensing statutes, and read it. IPIU can also provide you with their new National Licensing Manual (available Late Summer 2000), which has copies of all state regulations and applications for private investigators. This is a valuable tool for private investigators who wish to apply in other states to solicit out-of-state clients, yet perform the investigations via their virtual office (email, fax, phone, Internet, etc), and to assign portions of the case out to other investigators who will complete the field operations for you.

    In the meantime, as a private investigator member of IPIU, we will assign you (privately) to agencies who will train you within your state regulation. Once you have made contact with them, make sure you are investigating "within the law", which in most states you can do without a license, because you are not soliciting.

    And last, some unlicensed private investigators (once they are trained) can have an out-of-state accommodation office set up (with phone, office, secretary, business license, etc) so that they can solicit within the 7 “unlicensed states” without a license. Again, you need to be trained first, but the market for your services is large.
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    Do I need a license as a Private Investigator?


    Could you please direct me to the appropriate department, to request the 2000 National Licensing Manual, that IPIU provides?

    Is this manual updated annually? If so, would it be best to wait until the 2001 edition is available?

    Thank you.

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    The 2000 Issue is no longer available. The new edition will be announced in the Educational Forum as soon as it is ready.

    [Note: An earlier reply you authored to Robert Donovan was deleted because the original topic was posted in August of last year. Since that time, we have a standing Announcement that all members who have questions about their personal file and assignments are to be directed to Agent Relations via private email.]


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    Robert,

    Is there any reciprocity, for lack of a better word, between states for a licensed PI?

    For instance, in the course of surveilling a subject, can a PI follow them from one state to another without statutory repercussions?

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    Yes, there is.

    The best method for reciprocity on an individual case is to contact the out-of-state local police chief, and work through him.

    Reciprocity is also accepted by most licensing boards when you have out-of-state experience.


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    Thank you.

    Can one hold licenses for multiple states?

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    Originally posted by L.D. Sanders
    Thank you.

    Can one hold licenses for multiple states?
    Yes.

    (And, very often too.)

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    Question Mentor For License

    I was wondering if a mentor was necessary for obtaining a license, or is it easier to work with a licensed investigator, while you are a trainee?
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    Mentors or licensed investigators are always good to work toward a license, but it's the experience the licensing board will look at and not the mentor.

    Even so, some licensed investigators could care less about helping newcomers, but the others that do are priceless.

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    Question Licensing in South Carolina?

    Do I need a license along with a badge in South Carolina?
    I know alot of states will allow you to work with the Police Department, if you are not licensed yet, but what about a personal attorney or personal agencies? Are there any in depth areas of research on what I can and cannot do without a license?
    Such as going to the Court house, but who do I see? Hope that's not too many questions..

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    Hsiaoling -

    Be sure to browse through this forum to find any links to PI licensing laws. Many threads have them. I am not sure (off the top of my head) what the licensing requirements are in SC.

    Depending on your state's law on licensing will determine the extent of how involved you can be. If your state does have licensing laws, you must be licensed to be a PI, but you only have to work for a licensed agency to be a PI Trainee. If your state does not have licensing laws, local agencies would be a good resource to check out.

    IPIU's badge does not require a PI's license, as it was specifically designed for that purpose. Once IPIU has your signed Code of Ethics on file, your access will be upgraded to more forums, including the Badge forum. You may e-mail Agent Relations at usa@ipiu.org to request status updates and ask personal file questions (or call them during their hours of operation).

    I will see what I can dig up on licensing in SC, and post links here for you, but also check some of the existing threads that may already have that information!

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    Re: Licensing in South Carolina?

    Originally posted by Hsiaoling McDonald
    Do I need a license along with a badge in South Carolina?
    Answer: No

    Originally posted by Hsiaoling McDonald
    if you are not licensed yet, but what about a personal attorney or personal agencies?
    Answer: You do ot need a licensed to work for an attorney or personal (private) agencies that do their own internal investigations.

    Originally posted by Hsiaoling McDonald
    Such as going to the Court house, but who do I see?
    Answer: No license needed for any court house work.
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    Thanks for all the information. We all get the help we need at the tip of a finger. It really helps when you are new. I feel like i am in a big family. I try to read as many forums, everyday as possible. I enjoy them so much. You learn so many things. Keep up the good work. Again thank you for all the help.


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    I'm very new to this forum. I was wondering if you could tell me how would (or could) I go about doing private investigating work out of my home. I live in Colorado and I really want to be a Private Investigator more than anything. Can't find anyone who can train me. What do I need to do (legally) to get started? Do I need a license and more "proper" training than just the search engines on the internet? That's how I was going to start out. Please help if you can.

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    HI Do you guys have the updated book for license 2002? If so How can I get a copy I want to make sure if Hawaii is part of the 7 states or not that provide not having the license.

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    Jodell,

    Welcome to the board.

    There is no licensing requirements in Colorado! You're free to set up your home business and get the training and get some help.

    If you wish to join IPIU and get all the benefits, click here: Membership Details Link

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    states licensing

    can someone tell me how to obtain a state license?
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    Originally posted by Carlous Tiller
    can someone tell me how to obtain a state license?
    Aloha Carlous,

    Please visit the following link Tennessee

    This is the link for your state regarding License

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    Do you know what the licensing laws are for Oklahoma? Will I need to be fully licensed before I am able to begin work? Thank you for your help with this matter.

    Toni Beeson

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    Thank's edward for the info, hope everything is going o.k.
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    Originally posted by Toni Beeson
    Mr. Donovan,

    Do you know what the licensing laws are for Oklahoma? Will I need to be fully licensed before I am able to begin work? Thank you for your help with this matter.

    Toni Beeson
    Toni,

    This is what I got for OK, Hope this helps.


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    Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training
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    P. O. Box 11476-Cimarron Station
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    (405) 425-2775
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    Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
    3530 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
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    Phone: 405/425-2775
    Fax: 405/425-7314
    Web Site: www.dps.state.ok.us/cleet/cleet.htm



    Description This license allows an individual or corporation to operate a Private Investigation Agency.
    Process Request a license application package from the CLEET office at 405-425-2767. Submit either in person or by mail. Incomplete application packages will be held until all documents are submitted.

    TimeFrameToIssue Generally, one (1) week, if all materials are complete at the time of submittal.

    Fees $200 new issue; $200 renewal. There is a $100 late fee.

    LicensingPeriod Valid for five (5) years.

    RenewalPeriod Valid upon renewal for five (5) years.

    Statute Title 59 O.S. § 1750.1 et. seq.

    Prerequisites Must be 21 years of age; must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien; have no disqualifying convictions (felony or crime of moral turpitude). Must maintain a place of business in Oklahoma (an out-of-state company must have Registered Service Agent). Must maintain a listed telephone number. The supervisor of licensed personnel must have an individual Oklahoma investigator license; and maintain the proper level of insurance or bond. Self employed private investigators, who employ no other licensed personnel, must have an individual investigator license as well as an agency license.


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    ED, thank's for responding to my question. I think this will help me to obtain the info i need.
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    Carlous,

    Good luck and see you around the forum

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    Ed,

    Thank you for your help in this matter. I am wondering if I need to pick up a license application packet on my own or is this part of what I paid for when I joined through this organization?"" Will I need to do this after I finish my testing? Do you know?

    Thank you for your help.

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    Toni,

    This is what I did. After reading a lot on the forum about laws and application process. I went ahead and download the application for PI License in my State. Not sure about your state on the process to apply for a License.

    You need to go ahead and get your own application and submit it for a License.

    You could do it any time, you don't have to wait for your test. Some states do require you to have some experience in the field before getting licensed. For example my state requires us to have some expereince before applying for PI.

    So what I advise you to do is read about your state laws and process in the forums.

    Hope this helps

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    I live in Utah. What are the requirements for this state?
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    Originally posted by Mr.James D Brinkerhoff
    I live in Utah. What are the requirements for this state?
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    Aloha Mr. James,

    Please make sure you search the forum for your answers. About 99% of the questions has been answered.

    Please visit the following

    Links to Licensing Requirements for All States

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    Thanks for your fast response. I found what I was looking for. James

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    I see that the Oklahoma fees for licensing are $200. Is that the average or does it vary greatly from state to state.

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    Jeff,

    You need to read the threads for all the states. Then you get to post the answer.

    If you ask the right kind of question in here, you get to do the research.

    I have been caught twice asking the 'right' questions.
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    Could you please tell me how to get the current book on licensing laws and where to send for it. DS5454

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    Dale,

    Check the back of your training manual. You should find a book that covers the basic information. You can then order it directly from IPIU.

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    Dale,

    I noticed that this is your first post int he forums. Your next stop should be the Introduction's Lounge.

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    Hi,

    Thanks for the information. I'm new also and I was wondering if I needed to be licensened in PA. Even if not, can I become licensened if I wanted to?
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    Originally posted by Meronda Kelly
    Hi,

    Thanks for the information. I'm new also and I was wondering if I needed to be licensened in PA. Even if not, can I become licensened if I wanted to?
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    Hi Meronda,

    What you need to do is follow the link that Ed gave another member in this thread. Laws for all states.

    Each state has it's own requirements. So check it out. If you have more questions feel free to ask here.

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    Question Computer Forensics Investigators Need A License???

    Do computer forensics investigators need a PI license? I do know that they do a variety of civil and criminal investigations that focus on computer evidence. Some computer technicians adverstise that they do these kinds of investigations and declare that a PI license is NOT required because only computer evidence is being searched for, reported on, presented, and testified to, for hire. Are they correct or will they lose in court when a sharp attorney or client does the research and challenges the computer technician who is investigating a computer evidence involved case?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirk Stockham
    Do computer forensics investigators need a PI license? I do know that they do a variety of civil and criminal investigations that focus on computer evidence. Some computer technicians adverstise that they do these kinds of investigations and declare that a PI license is NOT required because only computer evidence is being searched for, reported on, presented, and testified to, for hire. Are they correct or will they lose in court when a sharp attorney or client does the research and challenges the computer technician who is investigating a computer evidence involved case?
    Chances are no, Kirk. BUT you need to go to the Licensing Law Forum & check the statutes for your state.

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    Exclamation Re: "Do I need a license as a Private Investigator?"

    Here is a list of contacts and addresses for liscensing



    STATES' REQUIREMENTS FOR
    PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR (DETECTIVE)
    LICENSING

    Alabama
    There is no P.I. licensing requirement in Alabama, although some cities, such as Birmingham and Mobile, have their own, and a state business license is required to operate any business in Alabama.
    State Law
    State P.I. Association


    Alaska
    There is no P.I. licensing requirement in Alaska, although some cities, such as Fairbanks, have their own, and a state business license is required to operate any business in Alaska.
    City of Fairbanks
    State P.I. Association


    Arizona
    Dept. of Public Safety, Licensing Division
    P. O. Box 6328
    Phoenix, AZ 85005
    (602) 223-2361.
    Web Site | No Web License Check Available
    State Law (scroll down to chapter 24)
    State P.I. Association

    Arkansas
    Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies
    #1 State Police Plaza Dr.
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
    (501) 618-8600

    State P.I. Association
    State Police web site - contact for further information
    Fees and exemptions

    California
    Licensing Division, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
    400 R Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (800) 952-5210
    Web Site | License Check
    State law
    State P.I. Association

    Colorado
    None required.
    State P.I. Association

    Connecticut
    Department of Public Safety, Division of State Police
    294 Colony St.
    Meriden, CT 06450-2098

    Current Licensee List (PDF)
    Web site
    State P.I. Association


    Delaware

    Detective Licensing, Delaware State Police
    P. O. Box 430
    Dover, DE 19903
    (302) 736-5900
    State Police Web Site

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

    Florida
    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Division of Licensing, Bureau of License Issuance
    P.O. Box 6687
    Tallahassee, Fla. 32314-6687
    (850) 488-5381
    Web Site | License Check
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    Georgia
    State Board of Private Security Agencies
    237 Coliseum Drive
    Macon, GA 31217-3858
    (478) 207-1460

    License Check (Private Investigation employees, not agencies)
    Web Site
    State Law


    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

    License check (Use code PD for individuals, PDA for firms)

    Idaho
    No license required by the state.

    State P.I. Association

    Illinois
    Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
    320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
    Springfield, IL 62786
    Web page
    State law
    State P.I. Association

    Indiana
    Private Detective Licensing Board
    100 N. Senae Ave., Rm 1021
    Indiana Government Center North
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2246
    (317) 232-2980
    Web Page | License Check
    State Law

    Iowa
    Administrative Services Division, Iowa Department of Public Safety
    Wallace State Office Bldg.
    Des Moines, IA 50319
    (515) 281-3211
    State law
    State P.I. Association

    Kansas
    Kansas Bureau of Investigation
    1620 SW Tyler
    Topeka, KS 66612
    (785) 296-8200

    License Check
    Web Site
    State P.I. Association

    Kentucky
    License Check
    State website
    Copy of new state licensing law
    State P.I. Association

    Louisiana
    L.S.B.P.I.E.
    2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 190
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Web Site | No Web License Check Available
    State P.I. Association

    Maine
    State Police Licensing Division
    State House Station #164
    Augusta, ME 04333
    (207) 624-8775
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    Maryland
    Maryland State Police, PI Licensing Division
    Jessup, MD
    (410) 799-0191, ext. 331
    State Law
    State P.I. Association
    Other State P.I. Association


    Massachusetts
    Massachusetts State Police
    Special Licensing Unit
    485 Maple Street
    Danvers, MA 01923
    978-538-6128 voice
    978-538-6021 fax

    No Web License Check Available
    State P.I. Association

    Michigan
    The Department of Consumer & Industry Services
    P.O. Box 30018
    Lansing, Michigan
    48909
    (517) 241-5645
    Web Site | License Check
    State Law (use arrows beside 'Documents' to navigate through pages)
    State P.I. Association

    Minnesota
    Department of Public Safety Private Detective & Protective Agent Services Board
    445 Minnesota St.St. Paul, MN 55101
    (651) 215-1753
    Web Site | No Web License Check Available
    State law
    State P.I. Association



    Mississippi

    None required.
    MISSISSIPPI PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION, INC.

    P.O. Box 4484
    Meridian, MS 39304


    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 Patrol Officers and Investigators
    301 S Park, Room 430
    PO Box 200513
    Helena, MT 59620-0513
    (406) 841-2387, Fax: (406) 841-2309

    Web Site
    | License Check

    Nebraska
    Secretary of State
    State Capitol, Suite 2300
    Lincoln, NE 68509
    (402) 471-2554
    Web site | Agency List PDF | Individual License PDF
    State law



    Nevada
    Private Investigator's Licensing Board
    3476 Executive Pointe Way
    , Suite 14
    Carson City
    , NV 89706

    (775) 687-3223
    Current Licensee List
    State law

    New Hampshire
    State Police
    Division of Licenses and Permits
    Hazen DR., Concord, NH 03305
    (603) 271-3575
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    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
    State P.I. Association

    New Mexico
    Bureau of Private Investigators
    P.O. Box 25101
    Santa Fe, NM 87504
    (505) 476-7080

    License Check
    Web Site
    State Law

    New York
    Department of State
    Division of Licensing Services
    84 Holland Avenue
    Albany, NY 12208-3490

    License Check (Business name search only.)
    Web site
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    North Carolina
    Private Protective Services Board
    1631 Midtown Place, Suite 104
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
    (919) 875-3611
    (919) 875-3609 fax

    Website | No Web License Check Available
    State P.I. Association

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

    Ohio
    Divison of Homeland security/PI/SG Unit
    1970 W. Broad Street
    Columbus, OH 43223
    office: (614) 466-4130
    fax: (614) 752-6380
    e-mail: pisg@dps.state.oh.us



    State Website | License Check
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    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
    State P.I. Association

    Oregon
    Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
    4190 Aumsville Hwy SE
    Salem, Oregon 97317
    Phone: 503-378-8531
    Fax: 503-378-4600
    Web Site | License Check
    State law
    State P.I. Association

    Pennsylvania
    State law
    State P.I. Association

    Puerto Rico
    Policia De Puerto Rico
    GPO Box 70166
    San Juan, PR 00936
    (787) 793-1234

    Rhode Island
    State of Rhode Island
    Providence Plantations
    345 Harris Ave.
    Providence, RI 29221
    (401) 277-2000
    State Law

    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
    State P.I. Association

    South Dakota
    No P.I. license, but business license through Deptartment of Revenue required.
    Main Department of Revenue Office number: 800-829-9188
    State Revenue Offices

    Tennessee
    Department of Commerce & Insurance
    Private Protective Services Division
    500 James Robertson Parkway
    Nashville, TN 37243-1158
    (615) 741-6382
    Web Site | License Check
    State P.I. Association

    Texas
    Texax Commission on Private Security
    4930 S. Congress, Suite C-305
    Austin, TX 78745
    P. O. Box 13509
    Austin, TX 78711
    (512) 463-5545
    FAX: (512) 452-2307

    License Check
    Web Site
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    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 Website (No online license verification available.)
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    Vermont
    Board of Private Investigative and Armed Security Services
    Office of Professional Regulation
    109 State St.
    Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
    (802) 828-2837
    Web Site
    State Law
    State P.I. Association

    Virginia
    Department of Criminal Justice Services
    Private Security Section
    P.O. Box 10110
    Richmond, Virginia 23240-9998
    (804) 786-4700

    License Check
    State Law (click on Legislative & Regulator link, to left of screen)
    State P.I. Association
    Another State P.I. Association

    Washington
    Department of Licensing, Public Protection Unit
    405 Black Lake Boulevard
    P.O. Box 9649
    Olympia, WA 98507-9649
    Web Site
    State Law
    State P.I. Association
    Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators


    West Virginia
    Secretary of State
    Licensing Division
    Private Investigator Licensing
    Charleston, WV 25301
    Web site
    Info on requirements (Scroll down to S.)


    Wisconsin
    Department of Regulation & Licensing
    P.O. Box 8935
    Madison, WI 53708
    (608) 266-0829
    Web site | Individual License Check | Agency License Check
    State P.I. Association


    Wyoming
    Regulated by local jurisdictions.




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    Charles Milonas is offline Private Investigator Forum Member

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    Re: "Do I need a license as a Private Investigator?"

    Hello,have two questions,first: Is the PI office in Colorado just a virtual office,
    or if someone was in that state could they actually use that office in person?

    second question: What are the seven states that don't require licensing? Thank you in advance

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