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PRIVATE DETECTIVE
License Description
Private detective means any of the following: 1. A person who acts as, uses the title or otherwise represents that the person is a private detective, private investigator or special investigator. 2. A person engaged for compensation or other consideration on behalf of another, in investigating or otherwise obtaining or furnishing information relating to any of the following: (a) crimes or wrongs done or threatened against The United States, any state or, territory, or any political subdivision thereof. (b) the identity, conduct, business, honesty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation or character of any person, if such information is obtained in secret, without the knowledge of the subject (c) the location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property (d) the cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, damage, injury or death (e) securing evidence to be used before any court, board, or officer.
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Default.aspx
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Felony convictions prohibited
Education
No educational requirements
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
12/01/2020
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