Class "CC" Private Investigator Intern License Requirements

Any individual who performs private investigative work as an intern under the direction and control of a designated, sponsoring Class “C” licensee or a designated, sponsoring Class “MA” or Class “M” licensee must have a Class “CC” license.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a Class "CC" license, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a citizen or legal resident alien of United States or have been granted authority to work in this country by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Training/Experience

When applying for a Class "CC" Private Investigator Intern License, you must submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training pertaining to general investigative techniques and Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, offered by a state university or by a school, community college, college or university under the purview of the Florida Department of Education. When you complete your training, the educational institution will issue a Certificate of Completion to you; you must submit this original certificate with your application.

See a list of the schools and instructional facilities[ ] approved to provide training.

An applicant for the Class "CC" license must be sponsored by a Class “C," “M" or “MA” licensee. The Letter of Intent to Sponsor Private Investigator Intern[ ] must be submitted with the application.

Application Instructions

Complete a Class "CC" Private Investigator Intern 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