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Professional Investigator Agency Renewal
License Renewal Information
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In order to consider an application complete and to avoid delay of processing, the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application:
- Submit a “Professional Investigator Agency Renewal Application” in MiCLEAR.
- Submit documentation showing the entity is active from Michigan’s Corporations Division (Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, etc.)
- Select any branch licenses you would like to renew at the same time, if applicable.
- Submit a surety bond or certificate of insurance pursuant to MCL 338.829(1).
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Professional Investigator Agency Renewal Fee $300
Professional Investigator Agency Branch Renewal Fee $125 (if applicable)
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This license does not have a late renewal period.
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Every 3 years at the end of the month of the issuance of the initial license.