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Private Investigator
Total cost: $250+
Governing Authority
Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit)
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Yes
License Required?
Varies
Experience (Years)
Yes
Exam Required?
$250+
Total Initial Fees
No
Bond Required?
Available
Armed Endorsement
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 18 years old. Kansas requires state licensure for private investigators through Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit). All applicants must meet education, experience, and examination requirements established by state law before practicing professionally.
None required.
High school diploma or GED.
Submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Disqualifying offenses include: Felony conviction, Crimes of dishonesty.
Pass the Kansas private investigator licensing exam. Administered by: KS Attorney General's Office.
Submit your application to the Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit). Application fee: $250. License fee: Included. Total initial fees: $250+.
Renew your license every 2 years. 12 CE hours required.
Available License Categories
VerifiedKansas requires state licensure for private investigators through Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit). All applicants must meet education, experience, and examination requirements established by state law before practicing professionally.
Private Investigator
Individual PI license
Required Experience
VerifiedVaries
Years of Experience
Details
None required.
Private investigator experience requirements often include work in law enforcement, military intelligence, legal investigations, or supervised work under a licensed PI.
Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
State Exam
Exam Provider
KS Attorney General's Office
Overall licensing difficulty: 10/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
VerifiedRequired
Criminal Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Moral Character
Disqualifying Offenses
Surety Bond
VerifiedNot Required
Bond
Insurance
VerifiedNot Required
General Liability
Not Required
Errors & Omissions
Not sure if you need a private investigator license? Check whether your state requires one.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Agency or individual application fee | $250 |
Exam Fee Exam fee amount set by exam vendor | Set by vendor |
License Fee Included in application fee | Included |
Total Initial Fees $250 application + vendor exam fee | $250+ |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Mostly verified2 years
Renewal Period
12 hrs
CE Hours Required
Regulatory Board
Private investigator licenses must be renewed on schedule. Some states require continuing education covering legal updates, ethics, and investigative techniques.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Transfer Details
Kansas does not have reciprocity
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Private investigator license reciprocity varies by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced PIs, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Firearm Carry Endorsement
VerifiedAvailable
Armed Endorsement
Required
Firearm Permit
Firearm Qualification
Must hold valid Kansas concealed carry license
Armed endorsements typically require additional background checks, firearm training, and periodic requalification at an approved range.
Kansas is unusual in licensing PIs through the Attorney General's office rather than a police/licensing board. No experience required but exam is mandatory. 12 hrs CE per 2-yr renewal cycle. The application fee is $250. Licenses renew every 2 years. 12 hours of continuing education are required per renewal cycle. Neighboring states include Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, each with their own private investigator requirements.
Licensed through AG's office (unusual).
No experience needed.
Exam required. Contact Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit) for current examination details and scheduling information.
12 hrs CE per 2 yrs.
$250 application fee (agency or individual). Exam fee set by vendor. Renewal fee: verify with AG office. 2yr cycle.
Kansas does not have automatic reciprocity for out-of-state private investigator credentials. Applicants from other states must meet all Kansas requirements independently.
An armed endorsement is available for licensed private investigators in Kansas who complete additional firearms training and qualification requirements.
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Kansas requires a state-level PI license. All licensing is managed through the Kansas Attorney General's Office (Private Detective Licensing Unit).
Requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.