New York Private Investigator

Training Requirements

Governing Agency
New York Private Investigators are regulated by the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. For additional information about state regulations, procedures, and training requirements, click here.

Licensing Laws
In New York, Private Investigators must be licensed under The Private Detective Act of 1939.  To apply, you need three (3) years of experience and must pass an examination that is state administered.

State Exam
Information about the New York state exam can be found here.