PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedure to apply for licensure as a private investigator.

1. (1) An application for licensure pursuant to section 324.1108, RSMo, shall be submitted on the form which may be obtained by contacting the Board of Private Investigator Examiners.

2. (2) A completed application for licensure must be typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, and notarized, including information pertaining to the private investigator, and shall include:

   1. (A) The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2234-1.050;
   2. (B) Two (2) copies of a recent photograph of the applicant’s head and shoulders (commonly known as passport style) that fairly depict the applicant’s appearance;
   3. (C) Proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation

3. (FBI) fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant directly to the Missouri State Highway Patrol or its approved vendor;

   1. (D) Proof of the liability insurance required by law in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Missouri; a Certificate of Insurance issued by an agent is not acceptable;
   2. (E) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Missouri (a Certificate of Insurance issued by an agent is not acceptable), or written statement explaining how the applicant’s business is not subject to the Workers’ Compensation law;
   3. (F) Successful completion of an examination, if applicable; and

   4. (G) Other information the applicant chooses to provide to the board to establish prior experience such as the following:

      1. 1. Employee evaluation(s);
      2. 2. Letters from subordinate(s) and

supervisor(s);

1. 3. Copy of business license(s);
2. 4. Copy of private investigator

license(s);

1. 5. Proof of insurance;
2. 6. Copy of advertisements from the pre-

vious twenty-four (24) months;

1. 7. Verification of corporation or other

filings with secretary of state’s office;

1. 8. Copy of vehicle registrations; and/or
2. 9. Three (3) references from clients

within the last twenty-four (24) months.

1. (3) An application will not be considered officially filed with the board unless it is typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, notarized, accompanied by all documents required by the board, and the application fee.
2. (4) A candidate shall pass the examination within one (1) year of the approval date of the application.
3. (5) Examination requirements may be waived pursuant to section 324.1110, RSMo.
4. (6) Applicants seeking reciprocity shall meet the requirements of section (2) or (3) of this rule and provide proof of licensure in another state.
5. (7) The applicant shall be informed in writing of the decision regarding the application for licensure.
6. (8) The board may delegate the preliminary review of license applications to the executive director.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.1102, 324.1108, 324.1110, 324.1112, and 324.1114, RSMo Supp. 2008.* Original rule filed June 26, 2009, effective Jan. 30, 2010.

*Original authority: 324.1102, RSMo 2007; 324.1108, RSMo 2007; 324.1110, RSMo 2007; 324.1112, RSMo 2007; and 324.1114, RSMo 2007.