PURPOSE: This rule outlines requirements for a private investigator agency license.

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, and shall include:

   1. (A) The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2234-1.050;
   2. (B) The name of the Missouri licensed private investigator-in-charge and designate a primary office in Missouri;
   3. (C) Proof of registration of a fictitious name with the secretary of state;
   4. (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; and
   5. (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, or written statement explaining how the applicant’s business is not subject to the Workers’ Compensation law. A Certificate of Insurance issued by an agent is not acceptable.
3. (3) An agency shall not conduct business from any location in Missouri other than that shown on the board’s records.
4. (4) If a private investigator agency maintains a branch office(s), each shall be operated under the same name and license as the primary office and every such place of business shall comply with the provisions of 20 CSR 2234-3.010.
5. (5) A branch office shall be under the direct supervision of the licensed private investigator-in-charge.
6. (6) The applicant shall be informed in writing of the decision regarding the application for licensure.
7. (7) The board may delegate the preliminary review of license applications to the executive director.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.1102, 324.1108, 324.1110, 324.1112, 324.1114, and 324.1132, 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; 324.1114, RSMo 2007; and 324.1132, RSMo 2007.