California Private Investigator Licensing Requirements

Private detectives in California must be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Licensed private investigators must be 18-years or older, pass a multiple choice exam, pay a licensing fee, and submit to a criminal background check.

Private detectives in California must also have either three years (2000 hours per year) of paid investigative experience; or an AA degree in criminal law, criminal justice, or police science; and 2.5 years (5,000 hours) of investigative experience.

California Private Investigator License Contact Information

Address
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone/Fax
(916) 322-4000
FAX (916) 575-7290

Email
bsis@dca.ca.gov

California Association of Licensed Investigators


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