A New York private investigator is hired to obtain information on the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, reputation, or character of a group or of an individual. If you wish to conduct this type of business, you will first need to get a New York Private Investigator License.

Private investigators are licensed by the New York Department of State Licensing Division.

The Securities Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department regulates the license activities for private investigators. There is a Private Investigations Advisory Board within the Securities Division that actually licenses new applicants. 

Here’s how to get a New Mexico Private Investigator License.

You are considered a private investigator if you investigate any of the following in Pennsylvania:

• Crime or wrong done against the U.S. government
• Conduct, habit, movements, or character of any person, group, or organization
• The credibility of witnesses or other people
• The whereabouts of a missing person
• The recovery of location of stolen property
• The cause of accidents, injuries or damage to a person or property
• Securing evidence to be used in a criminal or civil trial

For a full list of private detective business, view Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Private Detective Act of 1953.

All private investigators in Pennsylvania must first get their Pennsylvania Private Detective License. Here are the steps you need to take to get licensed:

Are you inquisitive? Do you dream of being the next Sherlock Holmes? Maybe private investigator is the right job for you.  Before you start hitting the streets of Kansas you will need to get licensed.

Starting a private investigator firm can be a very interesting endeavor, but before your puzzle solving can begin you must become registered by the state.  

Starting a private investigator firm can be a very interesting endeavor, but before your puzzle solving can begin you must become registered by the state.  

Are you inquisitive? Do you dream of being the next Sherlock Holmes? Maybe private investigator is the right job for you.  Before you start hitting the streets of Utah you will need to get licensed.