Are all individuals presenting themselves as private investigators licensed?
No. There are more than 6,000 individuals in the State of Florida, licensed to conduct private investigations. The requirements to be licensed are rigorous and many individuals that purport themselves to be private investigators cannot meet the requirements and are not licensed. These same individuals are not insured either. Insurance companies require a license before enacting the required policy. The State of Florida actively attempts to identify unlicensed private investigative activity, and sanctions involved individuals to the fullest extent of the law. Any individual who is considering the possibility of hiring a private investigator should not feel uncomfortable asking to see an investigators license. Licensed investigators will have no difficulty alleviating any concerns you may have.
