License & Permit
Private Investigator Bond
A license bond a private investigator or detective agency files to get a state license.
- Required by
- State private detective and security boards
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
The bond is payable to the state (the obligee). It guarantees the investigator will follow the state's licensing law, and anyone harmed by a violation can claim up to the bond amount.
Who needs it
- Private investigation agencies
- Private detectives
- Security agencies, where the same license covers them
What the underwriter looks at
- Owner credit
- Licensing and disciplinary history
- Business financial statements
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
What does Georgia require?
Under O.C.G.A. 43-38-6, a Georgia private detective or security agency applicant must post a $25,000 bond, or instead carry at least $1 million in liability insurance or show a net worth over $50,000.
Does Florida require a private investigator bond?
We did not find a bond requirement for Florida Class A investigative agencies. Florida's chapter 493 deals with licensing and insurance instead. Check with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.