⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Private Investigator License: Kentucky → Illinois

Everything you need to know about transferring your private investigator license from Kentucky to Illinois

No Reciprocity

Illinois does not have formal reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Kentucky (KY)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators	Provider: IDFPR (state-administered)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400 ($100 non-refundable at submission + $300 at proof of passing exam); exam fee: ~$156; license fee: Included; renewal fee: $250 biennial; total initial fees: ~$556; confidence: high; sources: https://kpi.ky.gov/	application fee: $175; exam fee: $50; license fee: $175; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $400; confidence: high; sources: https://investigativeacademy.com/how-to-get-a-private-investigator-license-50-state-guide/; https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 12; Fee: $250/2yr	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-22. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Illinois does not offer reciprocity for private investigator licenses.
Renewal differs: Kentucky — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 12; Fee: $250/2yr; Illinois — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $100.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) →
2
Request credential verification from Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Kentucky board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Illinois Licensing Board

Board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/privdetective.asp
Phone: (217) 782-8556

Contact Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Kentucky (KY)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Provider: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators	Provider: IDFPR (state-administered)
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400 ($100 non-refundable at submission + $300 at proof of passing exam); exam fee: ~$156; license fee: Included; renewal fee: $250 biennial; total initial fees: ~$556; confidence: high; sources: https://kpi.ky.gov/	application fee: $175; exam fee: $50; license fee: $175; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $400; confidence: high; sources: https://investigativeacademy.com/how-to-get-a-private-investigator-license-50-state-guide/; https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 12; Fee: $250/2yr	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $100

Data verified as of 2026-03-22. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) →

Request credential verification from Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Kentucky board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Private Investigator License: Kentucky → Illinois

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Private Investigator License: Kentucky → Illinois

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages