Learn how to become a licensed private investigator in each U.S. state with detailed guides covering education requirements, licensing processes, training programs, and job opportunities tailored to your location.
These state-by-state guides will help you navigate the path to a successful career in private investigation with clarity and confidence.
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- AL Alabama
- AK Alaska
- AZ Arizona
- AR Arkansas
- CA California
- CO Colorado
- CT Connecticut
- DE Delaware
- FL Florida
- GA Georgia
- HI Hawaii
- ID Idaho
- IL Illinois
- IN Indiana
- IA Iowa
- KS Kansas
- KY Kentucky
- LA Louisiana
- ME Maine
- MD Maryland
- MA Massachusetts
- MI Michigan
- MN Minnesota
- MS Mississippi
- MO Missouri
- MT Montana
- NE Nebraska
- NV Nevada
- NH New Hampshire
- NJ New Jersey
- NM New Mexico
- NY New York
- NC North Carolina
- ND North Dakota
- OH Ohio
- OK Oklahoma
- OR Oregon
- PA Pennsylvania
- RI Rhode Island
- SC South Carolina
- SD South Dakota
- TN Tennessee
- TX Texas
- UT Utah
- VT Vermont
- VA Virginia
- WA Washington
- WV West Virginia
- WI Wisconsin
- WY Wyoming
Notable Resources
- Can a Convicted Felon Become a Private Investigator?
- How Much Does it Cost to Become a Private Investigator?
- Is a Private Investigator Certificate Worth It?
- 14 Pros and Cons of Being a Private Investigator
- How Long Does It Take To Get a Private Investigator Certificate?
- 7 Best Online Private Investigator Programs
- How to Become a Private Investigator
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