Dear Sir or Madam :
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L.S.B.P.I.E.
2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 190
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-763-3556
Fax: 225-763-3536
1-800-299-9696
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To obtain an AGENCY, INDIVIDUAL or APPRENTICE application you need to request an application in writing (include your name and full mailing address) with a $5.00 money order to:
Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners
2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 190
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
When making a request for an application, you must specify which licensing package you want, AGENCY, INDIVIDUAL or APPRENTICE.
Please read ALL of the following information carefully and complete the entire application either by typing or printing the answers to all of the questions. When sending in your application, you must send everything required on the instruction sheet in order for it to be processed. If everything is not sent in, the application will not be processed and will be returned to you, which will delay the licensing process.
State statutes do not permit refunding of fees.
The Board staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning the application and suggest that you contact the Board office at 225-763-3556 Or (800) 299-9696.
The Board encourages you to attend all Board meetings as often as time permits.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Pat Englade
Executive Director
List of Fees
| Total fees to apply for Agency License | $ 345.25 |
| Total fees to apply for Individual License | $ 195.25 |
| Total fees to apply for Apprentice License | $ 195.25 |
| Individual applying for Agency License | $ 250.00 |
| Transfer from one agency to another | $ 50.00 |
| Transfer from Apprentice to an Individual | $ 50.00 |
| Individual license renewal | $ 100.00 |
| Agency license renewal | $ 250.00 |
| Study Guide - Additional $5.00 if mailed | $ 30.00 |
| PI List | (list)
$ 5.00 | (mailing list)
$ 50.00 | (labels)
$100.00 |
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| Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Card or Certificate | $ 25.00 |
| Name/Address change | $ 30.00 |
| Exam Fee | $ 50.00 |
| Exam Re-take Fee | $ 25.00 |
| Late Fee | $ 100.00 |
| Late Fee- If you are one day passed your expiration date you are delinquent and must pay a $100.00 late fee.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING
LA. R.S. 37:3507: QUALIFICATIONS OF LICENSEES
- Is of legal age (18).
- Is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien holding a proper documentation to work in the United States.
- Has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of any felony or of crime involving moral turpitude.
- Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease which has not been restored.
- Is not a practicing alcoholic or drug addict.
- If a corporation, shall be incorporated under the laws of this state or
shall be duly qualified to do business within this state with a valid certificate
of authority issued by the Secretary of State, and shall have an agent
for service of process designated as required by law.
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If, in the discretion of the Board, the applicant provides inadequate information
to allow the Board to ascertain whether the applicant satisfied the qualifications
for licensure, the applicant shall be required to provide additional information
for the purpose of the application, or may be required to present himself/herself
for an interview for this purpose.
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"Private investigation agency license" issued to any person or entity,
as defined in RS 37:3503 (8), where the individual seeking license or the
partner of the partnership seeking licensure or the principle corporate
officer of the corporation seeking license (i) has at least three (3)
years experience within the last ten (10) years either working as a private
investigator or in an investigative capacity and (ii) satisfies all other
requirements for licensing.
LA. R.S. 37:3509: EXAMINATION; CONTENT. TRAINING CLASS REQUIRED
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All applicants shall attend and successfully complete a Board approved,
40 - hour Basic Private Investigation Prepatory course.
Exemptions are:
Please refer to LA.R.S. 37:3510
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All applicants shall take a Board administered examination and successfully
pass with a 75% score. Applicants may retake the examination after 30 days. Retake fee is $25.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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You may also choose to purchase a manual for the cost of $30.00 plus $5.00
shipping and handling. Please call the Board office if you wish to purchase a manual.
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To register for the 40 - hour Basic Private Investigator Course, call the
college or university of your choice.
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To contact the Louisiana Secretary of State Office for information or application
for the Certificate of Authority for foreign Corporations:
State of Louisiana
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Phone: (225) 925-4704
LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAMINERS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
When submitting an application, you MUST furnish ALL of the
following:
AGENCY LICENSE
If you are forming your own company, planning to
work independently, or going to do contract work for others, you must apply
for an Agency level license. This license will allow you to work for yourself
and for other agencies. You must fill out the INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION
and the AGENCY APPLICATION. You also need:
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Any person applying for agency must show documentation of 3 years investigative
experience per R.S. 3507.2 (A)(1)(a)
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A fully complete application. Please print or type. Fill out the three-page
(3) Individual Information, the two-page Agency Application,
and the attached forms and requested information as listed below. While
incorporation is not required, if you choose to incorporate, please furnish
copies of your Articles of Incorporation
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Occupational License for your agency physical address.
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One 5" x 7" color glossy, original photograph. Please review the Application package
example and submit a similar photo. A close-up shot of your
head and shoulders with white or light-colored background is preferred.
No other photo/image will be accepted.
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Two FBI fingerprint cards in the Application package. See instructions regarding
fingerprints.
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Enclose a copy of your driver's license with the application.
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A check or money order for statutory fees; made payable to: "Louisiana
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners" or LSBPIE.
** NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED **
| Application fee |
$ 50.00 |
| BGackground Check |
$ 45.25 |
| Initial license fee |
$ 250.00 |
| Total agency initial fee |
$ 345.25 |
| Agency annual renewal fees |
$ 250.00 |
INDIVIDUAL LICENSE
If you are working for a licensed agency, fill
out the INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION. Please furnish name of the Agency under
which you are getting your license, their address & phone number (nos.
1 & 5 on the Individual Application). You also need:
- Two fingerprint cards supplied by the office of LSBPIE.
- One current color (5" x 7") photograph of face & shoulders, light
color background preferred.
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Copy of your current driver's license.
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Statutory fees in the form of a check or money order made payable to "Louisiana
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners" or "LSBPIE".
** NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED **
| Application fee |
$ 50.00 |
| BGackground Check |
$ 45.25 |
| Initial license fee |
$ 100.00 |
| Total individual initial fee |
$ 195.25 |
| Individual annual renewal fees |
$ 100.00 |
APPRENTICE LICENSE
Apprentice is a license that allows an individual to serve one year only under the sponsorship of a licensed
Louisiana investigative agency. This registration is non-renewable. Within that year, if the apprentice intends to
continue as an investigator, they must attend the Basic Training Course and pass the course exam. Upon completion of
all other requirements, the apprentice may request transfer of license status.
When submitting an apprentice application, you MUST furnish ALL of the following:
- A fully complete Apprentice application. Please print or type. Three pages of personal information.
(Items 1 & 5 refer to the agency/employer/sponsor as agency name, address and telephone number.) This form must be notarized.
- One 5" x 7" color glossy photograph. Please review the example in the Application package and submit a similar photo.
A close-up shot of your head and shoulders with light-colored background is preferred. No other photo/image will be accepted.
- Two FBI fingerprint cards. See instructions regarding fingerprints in the Application package.
- Enclose a copy of your driver's license on a separate sheet with the application.
- Sponsor Form as enclosed in Application package.
- A check or money order for statutory fees; made payable to:
"Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners" or "LSBPIE".
** NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED **
| Application fee |
$ 50.00 |
| BGackground Check |
$ 45.25 |
| One-year registration fee |
$ 100.00 |
| Total apprentice registration |
$ 195.25 |
| Apprentice License is NOT renewed or extended. |
** NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
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EXAMINATION FEE - The 40-Hour Private Investigator Preparatory Course
is a separate fee from any license and application fees. The examination
fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) is paid to LSBPIE and must be paid before
testing. Details will be available during class if you are taking the course
from one of the approved schools.
Persons exempt from the course (see Section 3509), please contact the Board
Office for testing information.
NOTE: If re-examination is required, an additional $25.00 will be assessed.
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AGENCY-LEVEL LICENSE - a licensee or business entity employing one
or more investigators (entity examples: sole proprietor, partnership,
corporation, contractor, owner, operator, etc.)
- INDIVIDUAL LICENSE - Private investigator employed by a licensed
agency (company or corporation).
- APPRENTICE LICENSE - Private Investigator employed by a licensed agency (company or corporation).
****NOTE**** A $25.00 replacement fee will be charged for a lost, destroyed or mutilated license certificate and I.D. card.
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