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Vancouver Private Investigator

Vancouver private investigators with ICS are authorized sub-contractors and are qualified, licensed professionals ready to assist you with a discreet, confidential private investigation. If you need a private investigation in Vancouver, please use our Free Consultation system now to begin your case so ICS can start finding the answers you need.

 
Recent Vancouver Inquiries
OriginInvestigation LocationClient TypeCase Type
Washington Vancouver, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Identity Theft
Moscow, Texas Vancouver, Washington Parental or Caretaker Child Abuse or Molestation
Vancouver Toronto, Ontario Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Birth Parent Locate Investigation
Vancouver, Washington Vancouver, Washington Parental or Caretaker Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
Fort St John Vancouver, British Columbia Parental or Caretaker Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
Vancouver, Washington Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Attorneys & Legal Services Financial Fraud Investigations (CFE & CFS)
Phoenix, Arizona Vancouver, British Columbia Attorneys & Legal Services Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case)
camas, Washington Vancouver, Washington Spousal or Matrimonial Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
Vancouver, New York New York City, New York Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Locate Lost People
Washington Vancouver, Washington Individual Clients (Personal Cases) Child Custody and Visitation Investigations

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Description of Private Investigations in Vancouver


Vancouver Private Investigator

Vancouver Private Investigator

A private investigator in Vancouver must apply to the Washington State Department of Licensing and pass licensing requirements, including a thorough background check. While many Vancouver private investigators come from a law enforcement or military background, it is not a requirement for employment as a private investigator. Often times a degree in Criminal Justice or other security and investigation work can be just as important to prospective employers.

In the State of Washington, it is against the law to provide the services of a private investigator without a Washington Private Investigator License. You can rest assured that any Vancouver private investigator assigned to your case with ICS is an authorized sub-contractor fully licensed and insured in accordance with Washington State Laws and participates in the required continuing education.

Private Investigation in Vancouver

Vancouver Private Investigator

ICS provides a full range of investigations for the City of Vancouver, and has authorized sub-contractors in every major metropolitan region. Whether your case involves fraud, adultery, missing persons, child custody, extramarital affairs or infidelity, asset searches, surveillance, background checks or any of our other services, ICS has the resources and expertise to find the answers you need.

Vancouver Background Check

Do you need a background check performed on an individual in the City of Vancouver? Are you in Vancouver and need a background check performed elsewhere? ICS can provide this service and many others. Background checks are one of the most well known and useful investigation tools a private investigator can provide. Sometimes a background check is all a client needs and other times it is merely the first step into a more in-depth investigation, providing clues and leads for the investigator and client to pursue. If you need a Vancouver background check or an investigation involving one, the professionals at ICS are ready to work for you to provide the discreet and confidential service you need. ICS has been helping people in Vancouver just like you get results since 1967.

Vancouver Background Check

Local Associations and Important Resources for Vancouver

Official Website of the City of Vancouver

Website: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/

Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators

Website: http://www.pnai.com/

Washington Association of Legal Investigators

Website: http://www.wali.org/

The State of Washington Official Website

Website: http://access.wa.gov/

Washington State Department of Licensing

Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/

Washington State Legislature

Website: http://www.leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx

About Vancouver:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver,_Washington


Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns

Washington Private Investigator License

Washington has four types of licenses: a Private investigator agency license, an unarmed private investigator license, an armed private investigator license, and a certified trainer license.
Reference Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/

Contact Information:
Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/
Email: security@dol.wa.gov
Private Investigator Licensing Department of Licensing, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98507-9048
Phone: (360) 664-6611
Fax: (360) 570-7888

Associations:
PNAI - Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators
WALI - Washington Association of Legal Investigators

Citation Statute:
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Title 18: Businesses and Professions
Chapter 165: Private Investigators

Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Title 308: Department of Licensing
Chapter 17: Private Investigative Agencies and Private Investigators

Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Title 18: Businesses and Professions
Chapter 235: Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act

Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.165

Qualifications Requirement:
No criminal convictions that directly relate to your capacity to perform the duties of a private investigator and/or hinders public safety. A physical location of the business within Washington. A valid business license with the Department of Licensing. Proof of three years investigative experience performed before applying for the license. A certificate of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $25,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage OR a $10,000 Private Investigative Agency Surety Bond.

Testing: An exam is required for a private investigator license in the State of Washington. Exam information is available at the following website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/piexam.html

Fees: Private Investigator Agency with unarmed principal: $600
Private Investigator Agency with armed principal: $700
Unarmed Private Investigator: $200
Armed Private Investigator (additional): $100

Renewal Information: Private Investigator Agency: $350
Private Investigator $175

Forms:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/pi/piforms.html




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Vancouver Office Information

Washington - Seattle (24HI)

P.O. Box 47440
Seattle, Washington 98146


Office Contact: Lynn Athanas

Washington - Spokane (GTI)

W. 222 Mission Ave Suite 110
Spokane, Washington 99201


Office Contact: Sue Dault

Washington - Vader (KI)

112 Little Pinto Ct.
Vader, Washington 98593


Office Contact: Shane Peters


Case Studies

Adultery Surveillance Case Study
A concerned husband solicited the services of the trained professionals at International...

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A husband was in the middle of an international divorce, and his wife was overseas. The husband’s...

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Conducting a due diligence investigation provides a business with a complete history of a subject...

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