Tampa Bay Private Investigator

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Tampa Bay Florida is a waterfront area on Florida's beautiful West Coast.  It features miles of glistening waterways and white sandy beaches. A single day of fun in Tampa Bay might include catching rays in the sun might.  It also might include Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside for shopping.  Besides all the fun in Tampa that you can have, it's also wise to be prepared.  If you should ever need a private investigator just know that we are here for you.

Tampa Bay has a lot of fun activities.  Such activities can include a Devil Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or Lightning game. Tampa Bay has wonderful Cuban sandwiches that are hot and crisp, the cigars are hand-rolled, and the colorful streets are lined with fun.  Some activities can even be criminal. 

If trouble ever comes up, contact one of our trained and professional private investigators for a free consultation.

Tampa Florida requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards and Agencies

State Licensing Authority:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing, Bureau of License Issuance.

Website: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/investigations/index.html

Florida licensed investigators have reciproicty and can conduct investigations in:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Florida has five types of investigative licenses. They are as listed below:

For Individuals:

• "C"- Private Investigator
• "CC"- Private Investigator Intern
• "M" or "MA"- Manager of a Private Investigative Agency

For Agencies:

• "A"- Private Investigative Agency
• "AA"- Private Investigative Agency Branch Office

Contact Information:

Website:http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us
Mailing Address:

Division of Licensing
Post Office Box 6687
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6687

Phone: (850) 245-5691

Citation of Statutes:

Title XXXII Chapter 493
Website: http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm

Qualifications and Requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States or have been granted authority to work by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)  

Have no disqualifying criminal history

Be of good moral character

Have no disqualifying history of mental illness or alcohol or controlled substance abuse

When the application is received, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation perform a criminal history record check to determine if the applicant has a criminal history which will disqualify him or her from licensure

The applicant must provide the following:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Social security number
• Place of birth
• Residence addresses for the past five years
• Occupations for the past five years
• Statement of all criminal convictions
• Statement whether he or she has been adjudicated incompetent or committed to a mental institution
• Statement regarding any history of alcohol or controlled substance abuse
• Two full-face color photographs
• Full set of prints on the Division's fingerprint card
• Personal inquiry waiver
• Appropriate fees

Disqualifications:

"In-house" private investigators who are solely, exclusively, and regularly employed as an investigator in connection with the business of an employer that does not advertise or provide investigative services for a fee

Active law enforcement officers while engaged in his or her official duties

Insurance investigators or adjusters licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance

Those who exclusively furnish investigative information about the financial standing, habits, and responsibilities of applicants for insurance, indemnity bonds or commercial credit

Attorneys in the regular practice of their profession

Banks, credit unions, loan companies, and consumer credit reporting agencies

Persons holding professional licenses in Florida when providing expert advice in their professions

Those providing investigative services solely and exclusively for any United States agency

Reciprocity:

The following states allow reciprocity with Florida:

• California
• Georgia
• Louisiana
• North Carolina
• Oklahoma
• Tennessee
• Virginia

Fees:

Fees for Agencies are $450.00.

Fees for Private Investigators are $167.00.

Fees for Interns are $152.00.

Renewal Information:

Renewal fees for Agencies are $450.00

Renewal fees for Private Investigators are $75.00

Renewal fees for Interns are $60.00

Forms:

Forms for all five types of licenses are available from the website below:
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/application_instructions/instructions.html

Continuing Education:

N/A

Florida License Verification

All information above was obtained from http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us

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Private investigation cases which can be covered in this Area:
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)	Child Support Enforcement and Collection
Background Investigation	Child Support Modification
Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial)	Employee Malingering Investigation
Child Abuse or Molestation	Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
Child Custody and Visitation Investigations	Unfaithful or Cheating Mate (Non-Marital)
Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography)