Private Investigators License Nevada Requirements

Pursuant to NRS 648.060 no person may engage in the business or advertise his or her business as a private investigator, private patrol officer, process server, repossessor, dog handler, security consultant, or polygraphic examiner or intern unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.

Investigators General Licensing Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS Before the Board grants any license, the applicant, including each director and officer of a corporate applicant, must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
  • Be of good moral character and temperate habits.
  • Have not been convicted of:
  • A felony
  • Any crime involving moral turpitude, or the illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon Undergo a criminal history background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
  • Pass an exam with a score of 75% or better (only for individual applicants and qualified agent applicants)
  • Experience must be certified by your employer on the forms provided in the application.
  • At least 5 years (2,000 hours each year, totaling 10,000 hours) experience as an investigator, or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the Board.
  • Credit may be given for an educational degree (see below), but not required.
  • The Board will grant credit toward the experience to an applicant for Private Investigator or Private Patrolman if they have an educational degree. Only an associate’s degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice is the equivalent of 8 months or 1,333 hours, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice is the equivalent of 18 months or 3000 hours of experience.
  • Fees: In addition to the background fee(s) upon approval you will have an additional prorated licensing fee. Licenses are valid for one year beginning July 1st and are prorated by the month if received after July 1st.
  • Application Processing Fee –$20 per application (non‐refundable)
  • Examination ‐ $100 per category (non‐refundable)
  • Abeyance Fee ‐ $ 100.00 ‐ per license (per year)
  • Background Investigation Deposit
  • An applicant shall deposit with the board at the time of making an initial application for any license a fee of $750 for the first category of license and $250 for each additional category of license for which application is made, which must be applied to the cost of conducting the investigation.
  • A corporate applicant or an individual applicant is liable for the entire cost of the investigation.
  • Upon completion of the application and receipt of all requested information, documents, and monies, you will be notified of the exam date.
  • All licensees are required to take an exam. Exams are given every quarter.All above information cited from the state of Nevada’s government website here.

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Private Investigators Licensing Authority in Nevada

Private Investigators Licensing Board
Las Vegas Office
3110 S. Durango Dr.
Suite 203
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702) 486-3003
Fax: (702) 486-3009

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