Forms: Private investigators

See relevant forms for private investigators and private investigative agencies.

Forms for private investigators

These forms are for armed and unarmed private investigators.

License application and renewal forms

Private Investigator License Application and Renewal

Use this form to apply for unarmed and armed private investigator licenses, transfers, and renewals.

License/Registration Verification for Private Investigator

Use this form to request verification of an out-of-state private investigator license.

Professional License Criminal Conviction Screening Request

Use this form to request a review of your criminal conviction history to find out if you are eligible to get a license.

Exam application form

Private Investigation Agency Principal/Certified Trainer Exam/Reexam Application

Use this form to apply to take or retake the exam for agency principals or certified trainers.

Work-related forms

Public Protection Services

Use this form to pay for fingerprint submissions. You may only submit this form if you are approved for direct fingerprint submission.

Forms for private investigative agencies

These forms are relevant to private investigative agencies.

License application and renewal forms

Business License Application Supplemental for Private Investigator Agency/Principal License

Use this form to apply for a private investigator agency license.

Private Investigative Agency Surety Bond

Use this form to file a $10,000 surety bond instead of a certificate of liability insurance.

Private Investigator Association Request

Use this form to add a licensed private investigator to your agency. You can also request their license renewal at the same time.

License changes and updates

Change of Name and/or Address

Use this form to tell us when you change your agency's name or address.

Change of Principal Private Investigation Agency Application

Use this form to tell us when you change your agency's principal. (Note: You must also notify the Department of Revenue.)

Forms for consumers

Use the Business and Professions Complaint form to file a complaint against a private investigator or private investigative agency.

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