Clearwater Florida is a tough place for Private Investigators, but it's not tough enough for us. We have trained professionals ready to go to battle for you with all your investigation needs.
We've been established since 1967 and have a long list of clients. We are an experienced company with dealings in a lot of high profile cases.
Florida
Florida has five types of investigative licenses.,
Reference Website:
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.usContact Information:Website:
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us Division of Licensing, Post Office Box 6687, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32314-6687
Phone: (850) 245-5691
Associations: Florida Association of Licensed Investigators
http://www.fali.com/Florida Association of Private Investigators
http://www.myfapi.org/Citation Statute: Title XXXII Chapter 493
http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0493/titl0493.htm&StatuteYear=2007&Title=%2D%3E2007%2D%3EChapter%20493Qualifications Requirement: Be at least 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States or have been granted authority to work by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)
Have no disqualifying criminal history
Be of good moral character
Have no disqualifying history of mental illness or alcohol or controlled substance abuse
When the application is received, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation perform a criminal history record check to determine if the applicant has a criminal history which will disqualify him or her from licensure
The applicant must provide the following:
Name
Date of birth
Social security number
Place of birth
Residence addresses for the past five years
Occupations for the past five years
Statement of all criminal convictions
Statement whether he or she has been adjudicated incompetent or committed to a mental institution
Statement regarding any history of alcohol or controlled substance abuse
Two full-face color photographs
Full set of prints on the Division's fingerprint card
Personal inquiry waiver
Appropriate fees
Disqualifications:
"In-house" investigators who are solely, exclusively, and regularly employed as an investigator in connection with the business of an employer that does not advertise or provide investigative services for a fee
Active law enforcement officers while engaged in his or her official duties
Insurance investigators or adjusters licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance
Those who exclusively furnish investigative information about the financial standing, habits, and responsibilities of applicants for insurance, indemnity bonds or commercial credit
Attorneys in the regular practice of their profession
Banks, credit unions, loan companies, and consumer credit reporting agencies
Persons holding professional licenses in Florida when providing expert advice in their professions
Those providing investigative services solely and exclusively for any United States agency
Reciprocity: The following states allow reciprocity with Florida:
California
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Virginia
Reciprocity with Georgia, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina.
Fees: Fees for Agencies are $450.00.
Fees for Private Investigators are $167.00.
Fees for Interns are $152.00.
Renewal Information: Renewal fees for Agencies are $450.00.
Renewal fees for Private Investigators are $75.00.
Renewal fees for Interns are $60.00.
Forms: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/application_instructions/instructions.html Clearwater Florida requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards and Agencies.
State Licensing Authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing, Bureau of License Issuance.
Website:
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/investigations/index.html
Florida licensed investigators have reciprocity and can conduct
investigations in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado,
Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Clients Serviced in this Area:
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Hotel, Bar or Restaurant Specific
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Individuals (Spousal or Matrimonial)
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Individuals (Parental Issues)
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Medical Services or Hospice
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Individuals (Private Clients/Personal Cases**)
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Security & Investigation Professionals
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