Private Investigator Licensing in Kentucky
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Kentucky. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Kentucky Security Company Licenses
Kentucky Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for a company license or $100 for sole-proprietorship + $34.75 fingerprint fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Security Licenses
Kentucky Private Investigator License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 application fee + $34.75 fingerprint fee + $300 license fee to be submitted upon approval. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Biennially |
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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.
