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Governing Agency
California Private Investigators are regulated by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. For additional information about state regulations, procedures, and training requirements, please visit this site.
Licensing Laws
In California, Private Investigators must be licensed under under the California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 7. To apply for a license, you need three (3) years of experience and a State administered examination is required for licensure.
State Exam
The California Private Investigator exam consists of 150 questions.