Professional Investigator  Agency Initial License

Complete a "Professional Investigator Agency Application" through MiCLEAR.

You must have a physical location to obtain a Professional Investigator Agency license, pursuant MCL 338.828.

• The full name of the Qualifying Officer.
• The phone number for the Qualifying Officer.
• The email address for the Qualifying Officer.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must have a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must not be convicted of a felony.
• Must not have been convicted of an offense listed in MCL 338.826(1)(d).
• Must meet any of the following requirements listed in MCL 338.826.

*This list may not be complete.  Please review the statute to determine if you qualify for licensure.

In order to consider an application complete and to avoid delay of processing, the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application: 

• Five reference statements pursuant to MCL 338.827(1). The form can be found here.

• Surety bond or certificate of insurance pursuant to MCL 338.829(1).

• Documentation showing the entity is active from Michigan’s Corporations Division (Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, etc.). Or, if sole proprietor, should submit documentation from the County Clerk’s office where the principal office is located, showing the DBA has been registered. 

• Entity Members Form pursuant to MCL 338.828(1). The form can be found here.

• Proof of qualifying experience. 

Professional Investigator Agency Application Fee      $750