Description: Updated in April: Find out more about cost to become or hire a local private investigator, jobs available, regulatory landscape and free consultation recommendations in Virginia.
Private Investigators in Virginia are required to be licensed in order to conduct Private Investigation services. If your investigation requires the case to move out of state, the private investigator must still abide by any out of state licensing requirements.
A private investigator in Virginia must apply to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and pass licensing requirements, including a thorough background check. While many Virginia private investigators come from a law enforcement or military background, it is not a requirement for employment as a private investigator. Often times a degree in Criminal Justice or other security and investigation work can be just as important to prospective employers.
In the State of Virginia, it is against the law to provide the services of a private investigator without a Virginia Private Investigator License. You can rest assured that any Virginia private investigators that are assigned to your case are fully licensed and insured in accordance with Virginia State Laws and participates in the required continuing education.