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Hiring a Private Investigator

The Types of Services Private Investigators Offer

- Cheating Spouse Investigations

- Skip-Tracing (Locate a Person)

- Surveillance

- Workers Compensation Investigations

- Infidelity Investigations (Spousal Infidelity Investigations)

- Spousal Infidelity Investigations

- Criminal Investigations

- Background Investigations

- Personal Injury Investigations

- Personal Injury

- Insurance Investigations

- Civil Litigation Investigations

- Family Law Case Investigations

- Mystery Shopping

- GPS Tracking

Hiring a Private Investigator can be a dificult task. There are tons of investigators out there, but finding the right investigator for your specific situation is tough. First, you should find an investigator that has experience in law enforcement and experience in the type of investigation that you are seeking to hire an invetsigator for. But, don't be surprised if they refuse to provide you with references from former clients if you ask for such. PI's are bound by confidentiality and because of this, they cannot disclose the details or identities of their previous clients to anyone. Private Investigators in California are regulated by the California Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).

ALL California Private Investigators MUST be licensed by this department in order to advertise themselves as a private investigator. Here are some helpful resources to verify a PI's License in California, see if a specific PI has any disciplinary actions in their past, and to learn more about how people obtain a PI License in California:

  • Verify a Private Investigator's License at the California BSIS website
  • Frequently Asked Questions - California Dept. of Consumer Affairs Private Investigator Fact Sheet
  • California Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Main Site
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