Program Resources
- Change in Agency Partner or Corporate Officer
- Class "A" Private Investigative Agency License Application
- Division of Licensing Newsletters
- New Application Fee Schedule
- Questions and Answers About Chapter 493
- Questions and Answers About Private Investigation
- Renewal Fee Schedule
- Search for a Licensee
- Submitting Fingerprints Electronically FAQ
Class "A" Private Investigative Agency License Requirements
Any person, firm, company, partnership or corporation that engages in business as a private investigative agency must have a Class “A” license. A Class “A” license is valid for only one location.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a license, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States or have been granted authority by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to own and operate the type of agency for which you are applying.
Application Instructions
Complete a Class "A" Private Investigative Agency License Application.
Submit your application to:
- The Regional Office nearest you or
- Mail it to: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5767, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767