Occupational license information for Private Investigator in US | CareerOneStop

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Private Investigator
License Description	A private investigator is hired to obtain information regarding the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation, or character of any person or group of persons. A private investigator may also conduct investigations regarding the credibility of witnesses; the whereabouts of missing persons; the location of missing persons; the location or recovery of lost or stolen property; and the causes and origin of- or responsibility for- fires, libels, or losses.
Licensing Agency	NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services One Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 22001 Albany, NY 12201 (518) 474 4429 leeanne.jones@dos.ny.gov https://www.dos.ny.gov/
Active Status	Active
Continuing Education	No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record	No criminal record prohibitions
Education	No educational requirements
Exam	State exam required
License Type	Register with licensing agency
License Updated	02/06/2023
Physical Requirements	No physical requirements

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