Tuesday, April 19, 2011

How to become Private Investigator in New Jersey?

In order to become a private investigator in New Jersey, you need to possess a license issued by New Jersey State Police. The basic requirement to be a private investigator in New Jersey is that you must be at least 25 years of age and be of good moral character. Also, you must be a citizen of United States of America. You must have five or more years of practical experience as a police officer or a private investigator with a department of a state or federal government agency.

Your next step is to fill an application form and request for a license from the New Jersey State Police You must fill your application form completely, duly signed and notarized. Do attach your experience certificate to your application form. Next, let your fingerprints be taken. You must complete Universal Form to have your fingerprints taken. Please contact New Jersey State Police to receive a temporary license number to use, when completing your fingerprinting form. After you have completed the form, you must contact Sagem Morpho, the approved fingerprinting vendor, to set up an appointment to have your fingerprints taken. Then submit application form along with the experience certificate, fingerprint receipt and license fee to the New Jersey State Police.

Also, remember to attach $3000 surety bond for an individual and $5000 if you want to opt for company license. This surety bond must be issued in your favor by a state certified insurance company. Along with this, you will also have to submit five personal references by reputable citizens.

To be successful private investigator in New Jersey you will have to be in company of private investigators in New Jersey. Hence, join an experienced private investigator in New Jersey. These private investigators will be a source for customers because many people contact them for investigative services and also beneficial for you as it will show your commitment towards your profession. Also, be in company of New Jersey Private Investigator’s Association. Here are some tips that will be helpful to you in tough times of your business.

Do follow New Jersey statutes in order to be a successful private investigator in New Jersey. Always keep a bird’s eye on the changes in laws, rules and regulations to carry out your work more effectively and hassle-free.

Please Note: - New Jersey does not have reciprocity agreements with any other states.

Contact Information:
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/
New Jersey State Police
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628
609-882-2000

Associations:
New Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Association, Inc.

Fees: Individual License $250.00
Corporation License $300.00


Renewal Information: Individual License Biennial Renewal $200.00
Corporate License Biennial Renewal $250.00

Forms: http://www.state.nj.us/njsp///info/pdf/pdet/sp171.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp///info/pdf/pdet/091009_piowner.pdf

1 comment:

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