Any individual/company who offers private investigative training for a fee must be certified by the Commission as being qualified to administer and certify to successful completion of the training. A person who offers private investigators training for a fee and is not an employee of a private investigative or proprietary agency must be licensed as a training school. This requirement does not include individuals who offer continuing professional education programs.

A certified private investigator trainer may appoint an instructor to assist with the implementation of the training program.

Certification Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience satisfactory to the Commission with either a:
  • Investigative Company
  • Proprietary Entity
  • Branch of the United States Military
  • Any federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency
• Be personally qualified to conduct the training
• Be free of conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
• Have an active Tennessee PI license
• Have classifiable prints on file with the Commission
• Satisfy the education requirements
• The trainer must be an employee of a private investigative or proprietary agency or be licensed as a company.

Education Requirements

• Hold a four year college degree from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Commission.

Renewal Requirements

• License must be renewed every two years. Click Here for a schedule of fees.

Applications & Fees

• Contact Commission office to request applications and obtain information regarding fees, or refer to Administrative Rules for information on application, registration, examination, renewal, or other fees.