50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in Florida

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Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Florida. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Company Licenses

Florida Security Company Licenses

Florida Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Licensing

Initial Registration

Form:

Class A, B, R Agency License

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee and $42 fingerprint per member/officer of a company + $450 license fee once the application is approved.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 150 days prior to expiration. After returning the application, pay the fee online.

Local Security Company Licenses

City of Auburndale Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Auburndale Community Development Department - Construction Services Office (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption as required by the State of Florida
  • The certificate holder must be listed as the City of Auburndale 
Bond Requirements:

$5,000 (State-Registered Contractors Only)

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

There is no form to register as a contractor in the City of Auburndale

Instructions:

Email the required documents to permit@auburndalefl.com

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

State-Certified Contractors: $0

State-Registered Contractors: $15

Required Attachments:

For State Certified Contractors:

  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt (Occ. License)
  • Liability Insurance
  • Workers Comp Insurance or Exemption

For State Registered Contractors:

  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt (Occ. License)
  • Municipal Board of Examiners Card
  • Liability Insurance
  • Workers Comp Insurance or Exemption
  • $5,000 bond

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no form to renew a contractor registration in the City of Auburndale

Instructions:

E-mail updated copies of the required documents to permit@auburndalefl.com

Filing Method:

Email

Agency Fee:

State-Certified Contractors: $0

State-Registered Contractors: $15

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal

Required Attachments:

For State Certified Contractors:

  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt (Occ. License)
  • Liability Insurance
  • Workers Comp Insurance or Exemption

For State Registered Contractors:

  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt (Occ. License)
  • Municipal Board of Examiners Card
  • Liability Insurance
  • Workers Comp Insurance or Exemption
  • $5,000 bond

Village of Estero Contractor Registration

Agency:Village of Estero - Building and Permitting Services (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Certificate
  • The Village of Estero must be listed as the certificate holder
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration

Filing Method:

Mail, e-mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to register as a contractor in the Village of Estero

Notes:

Authorized Agent Affidavits are required when anyone other than the Qualifier will be picking up a permit.

Required Attachments:
  • State License or Lee County Competency Card
  • Authorized Agent Affidavit, if applicable
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Certificate

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no application to renew a contractor registration in the Village of Estero

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal

Notes:

To keep a registration active, a contractor must keep all required documents current. 

 

Any Authorized Agent Affidavits on file with the Village of Estero will expire annually by September 30. New Affidavits will have to be submitted every year. 

Required Attachments:
  • State License or Lee County Competency Card
  • Authorized Agent Affidavit, if applicable
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Certificate

City of Plant City Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Plant City - Building Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption affidavit
  • The certificate holder must be listed last the City of Plant City
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Once logged on to the online portal, follow these steps to locate the contractor registration form: 

  1. Click My Profile
  2. Click Credentials
  3. Click Submit Credentials
  4. Select Contractor Registration
Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to register as a contractor in Plant City

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption
  • State License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no form to renew a contractor registration in Plant City. Upload current copies of the relevant state license(s) and certificates of insurance to keep a registration active.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in Plant City

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption
  • State License, if applicable

City of St. Petersburg Contractor Affidavit

Agency:City of St. Petersburg - Construction Services & Permitting (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Affidavit

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Pinellas County Construction Contractor Certificate
  • State License
  • St. Petersburg Business License, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Affidavit (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated local and state-level certificate and license renewals.

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Pinellas County Construction Contractor Certificate
  • State License
  • St. Petersburg Business License, if applicable

City of Tampa Contractor License Registration

Agency:City of Tampa - Development & Growth Management Department - Construction Services Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Registration Form

Contractor's Letter of Authorization

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Tampa. 

Notes:

Contractors must sign the Letter of Authorization in the presence of a notary public. 

Required Attachments:

State Certified Contractors:

  • State License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

State Registered Contractors:

  • State License
  • Hillsborough County Competency Card
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

Specialty Contractors: 

  • Hillsborough County Competency Card
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

Tree Services: 

  • Copy of Business Tax License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to renew a Contractor's License Registration in the City of Tampa. 

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license or county-level competency card renewal.

Notes:

There is no form to renew a contractor's license registration in the City of Tampa. E-mail copies of all the required documents to csdhelp@tampagov.net to update an existing registration.

Required Attachments:

State Certified Contractors:

  • State License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

State Registered Contractors:

  • State License
  • Hillsborough County Competency Card
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

Specialty Contractors: 

  • Hillsborough County Competency Card
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

Tree Services: 

  • Copy of Business Tax License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or proof of exemption
  • Contractor's Letter of Authorization, if applicable

City of Venice Contractor License Registration

Agency:City of Venice - Building Department (FL)
Law:

Venice, Fla., Municipal Code § 88.4.2.

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:
  • General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance (or Qualifiers Exemption Card) in amounts not less than $100,000/$300,000 Personal Injury and $10,000 Property Damage
  • The certificate holder must be listed as The City of Venice Building Department 100 S Harbor Drive Venice, Florida 34285
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Registration Form

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:
  • State-Certified Contractors: $0
  • State-Registered Contractors (General): $150
  • State-Registered Contractors (All Others): $125
  • County Certificate Holders: $100
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

The Contractor License Registration form must be notarized

Required Attachments:
  • State License, if applicable
  • County Competency Card, if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Notarized Authorized Agent Affidavit, if applicable
  • Proof of passing the relevant exam (all applicants who are not State-Certified Contractors must submit this)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:
  • State-Certified Contractors: $0
  • State-Registered Contractors (General): $125
  • State-Registered Contractors (All Others): $100
  • County Certificate Holders: $75
Due:

Biennially by September 30 of odd-numbered years

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

The Contractor License Registration form must be notarized

Required Attachments:

City of Winter Haven Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Winter Haven - Economic Opportunity and Investment - Building Division (FL)
Law:

Winter Haven, Fla., Municipal Code § 5-1. — § 5-8.

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • State-Certified and State-Registered Contractors must have General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per person in any one accident, $300,000 for accidents with more than 1 person, and $25,000 per accident Property Damage
  • The certificate holder must be listed as the City of Winter Haven
Bond Requirements:

State-Registered Contractors Only

  • $10,000 surety bond
  • Bond must be payable to the City of Winter Haven 490 3rd Street NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

There is no application form to register as a contractor in the City of Winter Haven.

E-mail copies of all the required documents to a permit specialist (scroll to the bottom of the page for the most current contact information).

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to register as a contractor in the City of Winter Haven.

Required Attachments:

State-Certified Contractors: 

  • Valid State License
  • Current Occupational License (for the business listed on the state license)
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
  • FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document

State-Registered Contractors: 

  • Valid State License
  • Current Business Tax Receipt (for business listed on State License)
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
  • Municipal Board of Examiners Competency Card
  • Bond
  • FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document

Owner/Builder: 

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no form to renew a contractor registration in the City of Winter Haven.

E-mail updated copies of all the required documents to a permit specialist (scroll to the bottom of the page for the most current contact information).

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in the City of Winter Haven.

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Required Attachments:

State-Certified Contractors: 

  • Valid State License
  • Current Occupational License (for the business listed on the state license)
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
  • FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document

State-Registered Contractors: 

  • Valid State License
  • Current Business Tax Receipt (for business listed on State License)
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form
  • Municipal Board of Examiners Competency Card
  • Bond
  • FEIN number or a copy of the relevant Business Registration document

Owner/Builder: 

Collier County Firm Certificate of Competency

Agency:Collier County - Growth Management Department - Contractor Licensing (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or any higher minimums as required by Florida State Law
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid exemption Affidavit
  • The certificate holder must read as Collier County Contractor Licensing Board 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Firm Application (under the All Applications, Forms, and Reference Documents drop-down menu)

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • Major Trades: $230
  • Specialty Trades: $205
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of passing exam score
  • Proof of Satisfaction of Liens, Judgements, and Discharge of Bankruptcy, if applicable
  • Credit Report for Applicant & Business (if over 1 year old)
  • Articles or Organization or other Business Entity Registration Document
  • Proof of company name registration from Sunbiz
  • Fictitious name recording, if applicable
  • IRS Form SS-4
  • 3 Notarized Verification of Construction Experience Affidavits
  • 2 Notarized Affidavit of Integrity and Good Character
  • 3 Notarized Letters on company letterhead from contractors you have worked with
  • Driver's License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or valid Workmen's Compensation Affidavit
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
  • Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction where office or business is located
  • State Registration, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Major Trades: $145
  • Specialty Trades: $125
Due:

Annually by September 30

Notes:

Renewal notices with a list of required documents will be mailed or emailed prior to the expiration of the license

Collier County State-Certified Voluntary Registration

Agency:Collier County - Growth Management Department - Contractor Licensing (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage or any higher minimums as required by Florida State Law
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or copy of exemption filed with the State
  • The certificate holder must read as Collier County Contractor Licensing Board 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New State Certified Voluntary Registration Checklist and Form

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45 portal access fee for each license being submitted

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt from the County where office is located
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or copy of exemption filed with the State
  • Driver's License

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45 portal access fee for each license being renewed

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.

Notes:

Renewal notices with a list of required documents will be mailed or emailed prior to the expiration of the license

Manatee County Voluntary State-Certified Contractor Registration

Agency:Manatee County - Development Services Department - Licensing (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance, if applicable

Okaloosa County State Certified Contractor Registration

Agency:Okaloosa County - Department of Growth Management - Licensing Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance
    • Electrical and Alarm Contractors: Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per person, $300,000 per occurrence, $500,000 property damage, OR combined single limit policy of $800,000
    • All others: Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000
  • Certificate Holder must be Okaloosa County Department of Growth Management
  • Please see the Insurance Certificate Guidelines for more information
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Certified Only Application

Filing Method:

Fax or e-mail

Agency Fee:
  • There is no fee for a State Certified Contractor Registration in Okaloosa County if the associated State License was issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • If a State License was issued by a different department, please contact the licensing division for a fee quote
Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt from a jurisdiction in Florida or from the state in which your home office is located for your particular trade
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Letter of Authorization (if applicable)
  • Hold Harmless Agreement
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Copy of Articles of Incorporation

Registration Renewal

Form:

Certified Only Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Fax or e-mail

Agency Fee:
  • There is no fee to renew a State Certified Contractors Registration if associated State License was issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • If a State License was issued by a different department, please contact the licensing division for a fee quote
Due:
  • Biennially by date of issuance
  • The date of expiration will be the last day of the license holder's birth month

Palm Beach County Contractor License Certificate

Agency:Palm Beach County - Planning Zoning Building Department - Contractors Certification Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

This certificate is for contractors who are registering their state license with the County.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Required Attachments:
  • State of Florida License
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Drivers License
  • DBA, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal

Required Attachments:
  • State of Florida License
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Driver's License

Volusia County Contractor Registration

Agency:Volusia County - Building & Code Administration Division - Contractor Licensing (FL)
Law:

Volusia County, Fla., Municipal Code § 22-81 — 22-177.

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

General Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than:

  • $300,000 general liability
  • $50,000 property damage

Electrical Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than:

  • $300,000 per occurrence general liability
  • $100,000 per person general liability
  • $50,000 property damage

All Other Contractors must have liability insurance in amounts not less than: 

  • $100,000 general liability
  • $25,000 property damage

 

Notes:

The cities of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, Holly Hill, Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, and South Daytona participate by interlocal agreement in the Volusia County Contractor Licensing Program. Registration includes all cities.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Listing Application

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to register as a contractor in Volusia County.

$45 if participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing Program.

Notes:

Contractors are given the option of participating in the Volusia County Licensing Program. This is a completely voluntary program. This program does not issue a license. This program gives a contractor access to the online portal to apply for permits, schedule inspections, and make payments. If a contractor chooses to decline participation in the Volusia County Licensing Program, proof of licensure and insurance will be required for each permit application. 

Required Attachments:
  • State License, if applicable
  • County Competency Card, if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no form to renew a contractor's registration in Volusia County. Email updated copies of all the required documents and write "Contractor Registration Update" in the subject line. If participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing program, please indicate that in the body of the email.

Filing Method:

E-mail

Agency Fee:

There is no fee to renew a contractor registration in Volusia County. 

$45 if participating in the voluntary Volusia County Licensing Program

Due:

Annually by September 30

Required Attachments:
  • State License, if applicable
  • County Competency Card, if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance

Individual Licenses

Florida Individual Security Licenses

Florida Private Investigator License

Agency:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Licensing

Initial Registration

Form:

Class C Private Investigator License

Agency Fee:

$177.75 + $100 exam fee.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$85.75 + $29.75 fingerprint processing fee for the first renewal only.

Due:

Biennially

Notes:

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 150 days prior to expiration. After returning the application, pay the fee online.

Local Security Individual Licenses

City of Apopka Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Apopka Community Development Department - Building-Safety Division (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption as required by the State of Florida

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form (Certificates of Insurance must be sent directly from the issuing insurance company)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Business Tax Receipt
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption Form (Certificates of Insurance must be sent directly from the issuing insurance company)

Hillsborough County State Certified Contractor Registration

Agency:Hillsborough County - Development Services Department - Permits & Records (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance 
  • The certificate holder should read: Hillsborough County Contractor Licensing 601 E Kennedy Blvd, 19th Floor P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL 33601
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

See the Create Contractor License Application User Guide for more information

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal

Notes:

See the Complete License Renewal document for more information

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Insurance

Orange County State-Certified Contractor License Registration

Agency:Orange County - Division of Building Safety (FL)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form. The requirements are as follows:

  • Policies issued outside the State of Florida must identify proof of coverage for the State of Florida in the "Description of Operations" box.
  • The company and individual names listed on the certificate must match the corresponding State Licenses. 
  • License numbers of individuals qualifying a company must be listed in the "Description of Operations" box of the certificate.

 

Other sections must read as:

  • Producer: upper left corner of ACORD form must include the insurance agency name, address, and phone number
  • Certificate holder: lower left corner of ACORD form must read Division of Building Safety Contractor Licensing Post Office Box 2687 Orlando, Florida 32802
  • Authorized Representative: lower right corner of ACORD form must include the agents' individual signature
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Applications are not currently available online. Call the Division of Building Safety to request an application packet to be emailed. 

Filing Method:

Mail or e-mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Notarization of the registration form is required.

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form
  • Fast Track Registration form

Registration Renewal

Form:

There is no form to renew a State-Certified Contractor Registration in Orange County. Mail or e-mail updated copies of the required documents to the Division of Building Safety to keep a registration current. 

Filing Method:

Mail or e-mail

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Renewals are due on the same date as the associated state-level license renewal.

Required Attachments:
  • State License
  • Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance or Valid Exemption form

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Firearm Qualification - An additional qualification attached to license applications for armed private investigators.

Private Investigator Apprentice - Apprentices are issued limited licenses and can only operate under the direction of a licensed investigator.

Qualified Representative - A licensed private investigator who is responsible for the operation and management of an investigative agency.

Reciprocity - When a private investigator is allowed to do business in a different state under the license issued by their home state.

National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
Industry association that sponsors education and certification efforts for members.

National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
Private investigation and security advocacy group.

United States Association of Professional Investigators (USAPI)
Industry association focused on education and certification.

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