1. (1)(a) An applicant seeking to obtain a license shall submit a completed application packet to the bureau.

   1. (b) The application packet shall include:

      1. (i) a written application form provided by the bureau with the applicant's residential or physical address and mailing or business address;
      2. (ii) one color photograph of passport quality, taken no more than 24 months before application, which contains the applicant's name written on the back of the photograph;
      3. (iii) a photocopy of a driver license or state issued identification card;
      4. (iv) one completed FBI applicant fingerprint card, Form FD-258, with the applicant's legible fingerprints; and
      5. (v) the non-refundable license and registration fee in the amount indicated in Section 53-9-111 and the FBI fingerprint processing fee, in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card.

2. (2) If an applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall also provide:

   1. (a) the name under which the applicant intends to do business;
   2. (b) a completed and signed Verification of Investigative Experience Form which documents that the applicant has performed at least 5,000 hours of investigative experience as provided in Subsection 53-9-108(3);
   3. (c) a certificate of liability insurance for the applicant in an amount of not less than $500,000 as described in Subsection 53-9-109(3); and
   4. (d) a certificate of workers' compensation insurance, if applicable.

3. (3) If the applicant is applying for a registrant license, the applicant shall also provide:

   1. (a) the name of the licensed agency for which the applicant will be an employee or independent contractor;
   2. (b) authorization from a licensed agency indicating that the agency will employ or contract with the applicant;
   3. (c) a completed and signed Verification of Investigative Experience Form which documents that the applicant has performed at least 2,000 hours of investigative experience as provided in Subsection 53-9-108(3); and
   4. (d) a surety bond for the applicant in an amount of not less than $10,000 as described in Subsection 53-9-110(3).

4. (4) If the applicant is applying for an apprentice license, the applicant shall also provide:

   1. (a) the name of the licensed agency for which the applicant will be an employee or independent contractor;
   2. (b) authorization from a licensed agency indicating that the agency will employ or contract with the applicant; and
   3. (c) a surety bond for the applicant in an amount of not less than $10,000 as described in Subsection 53-9-110(3).

KEY: private investigators, license

Date of Last Change: December 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-9-101 through 53-9-119