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Private Investigative Business
License Description Private investigators conduct private investigations for the purposes of: obtaining information on habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, associations, transactions, reputations or character of individuals; examining the credibility of witnesses or other persons; obtaining information leading to the recovery of lost or stolen property; determining the cause of or responsibility for fires, accidents or injuries to property; and, locating missing persons. They write reports about investigations or findings for clients, report criminal information to police and testify in court. Acting as a polygraph examiner requires a license as a private investigator
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Program Services Bureau
Department of Public Safety Building, 215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 725 6230
piinfo@dps.state.ia.us
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam No exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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