Credentials

It is highly recommended that whatever firm you decide to go with is licensed through the State of Nevada Private Investigator’s Licensing Board.

Nevada is one of the toughest states to obtain a Private Investigator license. According to the Private Investigator Licensing Board, to obtain a license in the state of Nevada, the licensee:

  • Must have at least 5 years (2,000 hours each year, totaling 10,000 hours) experience as an investigator, or equivalent thereof, as determined by the Board.
  • An associate’s degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice is the equivalent of 18 months or 3,000 hours of experience.
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be a citizen of the United States or lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States.
  • Be of good moral character and temperate habits.
  • Have not been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude or the illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon
  • Undergo a criminal history background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Nevada Department of Public Safety
  • Pass an exam with a score of 75% or better (only for individual applicants and qualified agent applicants)