Private Detectives and Investigators
Special Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
2. Successful completion of all initial training requirements for each registration category, including firearms endorsement if applicable, requested pursuant to the compulsory minimum training standards in Part V (6 VAC 20-171-350 et seq.) of this chapter.
3. Be a United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Training Requirements
60 Hours, Consisting of:
- 02E - Private Investigator Entry-Level (60 hours)
- Training Outline (.htm)
- Training Schools Offering Course (.htm)
Additional Applications
1. For those who will have access to a firearm, they must complete the requirements for a Firearms Endorsement. For more information, view the Firearms Endorsement page.
2. Any individual who is already registered with the department and wishes to add categories to his/her current registration must complete the requirements for an Additional Registration Category. For more information, view the Additional Registration Category page.
3. Any currently registered individual who has lost their registration card may apply for a replacement. For more information, view the Duplicate/Replacement Photo ID page.
4. Any individual who has ever been convicted or found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor (not to include minor traffic violations) in Virginia or any other jurisdiction to include military court martial or currently under protective orders must submit a Criminal History Supplemental Form. For more information, view the Criminal History page.
5. Certain training exemptions may be granted for required training courses. For more information, view the Training Exemptions page.
Before a registration will be issued, individuals must complete all required training for each category of their registration.
For more information please see: http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/pss/howto/registrations/privateInvestigator.cfm
For More Information, Contact:
Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804..78.4000
http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/
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