Becoming an Investigator

Do you want to become a private investigator in Michigan?
If so, here's how...

The information needed to obtain your Private Detective License in the state of Michigan can be obtained from:

Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 517-241-9288
Fax: 517-373-3085
Email: bcslic@michigan.gov

The MCPI is a group of investigators that assemble in order to further each investigator’s education/resources, to network, and to monitor legal issues that affect our industry. We do not have any control over the licensing process in the state of Michigan. If you believe you qualify for a Private Detective License, you should contact the Department of Labor & & Economic Growth (DLEG) at the address above and request an application. You will be sent a pre-application package to determine if you are eligible to apply. Upon receipt of this package, you will learn what criteria must be met in order to qualify for a license (i.e.. education, experience, references, criminal, etc.). Forms are available online HERE.

Once you complete these forms return them to the DLEG. If you qualify to apply, you will be sent a formal application. Upon completion of this package, you will be investigated and interviewed. Later, you will either be granted your license or denied. The licensing process is controlled entirely by the DLEG. Please refer to the Private Detective License Act, Public Act 285 of 1965, as amended by Public Act 474 or 2002, which is the law pertaining to our profession.

Please note that most states have their own licensing criteria (except for a few that have no licensing requirements). If you are interested in obtaining a license in any other state, please contact that state’s licensing agency or their state police department for information on their process.

Please visit the MCPI’s website in the future and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.

 

235 N Pine St., Lansing, MI 48933 - Phone: 800-266-6274 - Fax: 517-372-1501