Illinois Private Investigator Licensing Requirements
Private investigator licenses in Illinois are issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. An applicant must be at least 21-years old, have no felony convictions within the past 10 years, and be of good moral character.
Illinois PI licensing candidates must also meet the following criteria: have at least three years of investigative experience; or have a four year degree in police science or a related field plus one year of work-related experience; or have an associate’s degree in police sciences or a related field plus two years of investigative experience.
Illinois Private Investigator License Contact Information
Address
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786