Compare licensing rules
Pick up to three states or countries to see their rules side by side.
| Nevada | |
|---|---|
| Status | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board |
| Who holds the licence | Individuals and agencies |
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Experience | 5 years (10,000 hours) as an investigator or Board-approved equivalent; an associate degree in police science or criminal justice counts as 1,333 hours, a bachelor's as 3,000 hours |
| Exam | Yes |
| Training | Board firearms course (8 hours classroom, 5 hours range) only if armed |
| Bond or insurance | Liability insurance of at least $200,000 (or approved self-insurance) under NRS 648.135 |
| Fees | Application processing $20; exam $100 per category; background investigation deposit $750 for the first category and $250 for each extra one; licence fee up to $500 per category a year (prorated by month in the first year) |
| Renewal | Annually; licences expire 30 June (renewal window 15 May to 30 June); $100 late fee per licence |
| Reciprocity | No reciprocity: every licensee must maintain a principal place of business in Nevada (NRS 648.148) |
| Recording calls | Depends on the setting |
| Firearms | Separate Board firearm certification needed to carry on duty: a two-day course with a Board-certified firearms instructor (8 hours classroom, 5 hours range), requalification every six months, certificate valid 5 years; concealed carry on duty also needs a Nevada CCW permit |
Reference information, not legal advice. Each profile lists its sources and the date it was checked.