Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

Private Investigators

New License Applicants

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 fingerprint cards with all required information.
	* Two (2) current, passport size color photographs. Paper or plastic photos will NOT be accepted.
	* Record request completed by BOTH your local police department and sheriff department.
	* Letter of Employment (if applicable) or Bond/Insurance.
	* Agency Application (Required if self-employed Private Investigator).
	* Documented proof of experience or comparable training.
	* Required fee in the form of money order, company check or cashier's check only. Personal checks will not be accepted.
	* If not a United States Citizen, verifiable documentation of legal residence.
	*A current MMPI (armed license only).

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

Unarmed Private Investigator	$91
Armed Private Investigator	$141
Combination License (PI & Security)	$191

Required Training

Testing Dates

License Renewals

The Private Investigator license issued by C.L.E.E.T. is a three (3) year and expires exactly three (3) years from the issued date. To renew a license the holder must provide a renewal application and submit to C.L.E.E.T. no more than thirty (30) days after expiration. If the license has been expired for more than thirty (30) days a new licensing application will be required.

Renewal Fees:

License Type	Renewal Fee	Late Fee (Up to 30 days expired)
Unarmed Private Investigator	$50	$25
Armed Private Investigator	$100	$25
Armed Guard and Armed Private Investigator (Combination)	$150	$25

390:35-5-13. Notification of change of name or address or telephone number

(a) Private investigators, armed security guards, and unarmed security guards shall maintain, with the Council, current residential addresses and shall notify in writing the Council of any change of name. Notification of change of name shall include copies of any marriage license or court document which reflects the change of name. Notice of change of address or telephone number must be made within ten (10) days of the effected change. Notices will not be accepted over the phone.