Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

Private Investigators

New License Applicants

The Private Investigator license issued by CLEET is a two year, renewable license. Applicants wanting to apply for a Private Investigator license must first complete the necessary training, submit an application for a license, and undergo a finger print background check. Below are the items you will need to complete a new application.

	* Application with attachments completed and signature notarized.
	* Certified court Judgment and Sentence or letter of no record for each arrest and/or charge, if applicable. (All questions on page 2 must be answered)
	* Legible CLEET fingerprint cards with all required data
	* Two current passport size color photographs or three if applying for an armed license. Paper or plastic photos are NOT acceptable.
	* Local Police Department and Sheriff Department Record Checks
	* Letter of Employment (if applicable) or Bond/Insurance
	* Agency Application (Required if self-employed Private Investigator)
	* Documented proof of experience or comparable training.
	* Payment amount required. DO NOT MAIL CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. (Money Order, Company Check or Cashier's Check only).
	* Affidavit of Lawful Presence
	* If not a United States Citizen, verifiable documentation of legal residence

In general, the cost for a Private Investigator license is:

Unarmed Private Investigator	$66
Armed Private Investigator	$91

Information and forms necessary for completing an application for Private Investigator, Armed and Unarmed, License.

Required Training

Private Investigator Individual Application (PDF)

Affidavit of Lawful Presence

Fingerprint Cards - Click here to request fingerprint cards

Testing Dates

License Renewals

The Private Investigator license issued by CLEET is a two year, renewable license. The license expires two years from the date it was issued. To renew a license, the holder must provide proof of continuing education, proof of bond and/or insurance, where applicable, and submit a renewal application, if applicable.

Licenses that are expired for two or more years are not eligible for renewal and must reapply for a new license.

In general, renewal costs are:

License Type	Renewal Fee	Late Fee (One day to six months)
Unarmed Private Investigator	$25	$25
Armed Private Investigator	$50	$25
Armed Guard and Armed Private Investigator (Combination)	$75	$25