Private Investigator Licensing in Arizona

Each year, many people decide to become private investigators. However, if you are in the state of Arizona you will need a license to work in this field legally. In Arizona, the organization which handles private investigator licensing is the Department of Public Safety (D.P.S.).

The steps to get licensed are:

1. Be offered employment by a DPS-licensed Private Investigation agency. This agency fills out the Employer section and signs the Registration Application.
2. Complete and sign the Employee section.
3. Submit fingerprints.
4. Submit a color photograph of your face.
5. Submit $72 cash, money order, cashier's check or private investigation agency check payable to DPS. This covers the $50 registration certificate fee and the $22 fingerprint processing fee. The Licensing Unit does not accept personal checks, credit or debit cards.
6. Expiration date will be the same as the Agency’s expiration date.

At this time, there are no experience or training requirements to become a Private Investigator Employee. However, becoming an agency is a different license. 

If you interested in becoming a private investigator in Arizona, visit the DPS website.