It is unlawful for any person to act as an investigations company or private investigator without first having obtained a license from the Commission. If the company is a partnership each partner must qualify. If the company is a corporation an agent must be nominated to qualify.

License Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
• Not suffer from habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence.
• Not have been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease - UNLESS subsequently declared competent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
  
• Be of good moral character.
• Must meet examination requirements.
• Must submit three classifiable fingerprint card for process through TBI and FBI for criminal history check.

Examination Requirements

• Pass an examination designed to measure knowledge and competence in managing a private investigation company.
• Candidates may obtain examination information from:
  • Thomson Prometric
    Phone: 888.378-7324
    Web Site: http://www.prometric.com/Tennessee/default.htm
    

Renewal Requirements

• License must be renewed every two years. Click Here for a schedule of fees.

Applications & Fees

• Private Investigation Company Application