Private Investigator Licensing in Indiana
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Indiana. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
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Indiana Security Company Licenses
Indiana Private Investigator Firm License
| Agency: | Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 if filed during the second half of the biennial renewal period, or $300 if filed during the first half. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | October 1 of every fourth year. |
Local Security Company Licenses
Fort Wayne Alarm Company License
| Agency: | Fort Wayne City Clerk - Violations Bureau (IN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent to license holders prior to the expiration date. |
Steuben County Alarm Business License
| Agency: | Steuben County Communications Department (IN) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Contact the Communications Department to obtain a license application. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
| Notes: | Contact the Communications Department to obtain a renewal application. |
Individual Licenses
Indiana Individual Security Licenses
Indiana Private Investigator License
Not required
Private Investigator licensure is not required on the State level in Indiana.
Indiana does not issue individual licenses to private investigators, however, individuals doing business as detectives will be required to apply for an Indiana Private Investigator Firm License as a sole proprietor or through a business entity.
More information: Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing BoardLearn about security licensing in other states:
Firearm Qualification - An additional qualification attached to license applications for armed private investigators.
Private Investigator Apprentice - Apprentices are issued limited licenses and can only operate under the direction of a licensed investigator.
Qualified Representative - A licensed private investigator who is responsible for the operation and management of an investigative agency.
Reciprocity - When a private investigator is allowed to do business in a different state under the license issued by their home state.
National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
Industry association that sponsors education and certification efforts for members.
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
Private investigation and security advocacy group.
United States Association of Professional Investigators (USAPI)
Industry association focused on education and certification.
