Private Investigator Licensing in New Hampshire

checklistCore Requirements

• Must be a resident of the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have no record of felony convictions of any type or conviction of a misdemeanor associated with theft, honesty, fraud, use or sale of controlled substances, misdemeanor crimes of violence that in the judgement of the Commissioner of Safety would cast doubt on the applicant's future good behavior, domestic violence, or abuse of any type, or an active domestic violence protective order in New Hampshire or any other jurisdiction in the United States, its possessions, or territories
• Except for employees, possess:
• A minimum of four years experience as a full-time law enforcement officer with a federal, state, county, college or university, or municipal police department; director of security or senior officer of a company or corporation, or licensed security service; full-time adjuster, risk manager, or claims investigator for an insurance carrier or adjusting company; or
• An Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice or fire service from an accredited college or university, certification from the American Society for Industrial Security as a certified professional investigator, or certification from the National Association of Legal Investigators as a certified legal investigator and employment as a full-time investigator for a private investigative agency for at least two years; or

overviewApplication Snapshot

1. Licensing Authority

   Permits and Licensing Unit • New Hampshire State Police

2. Current Filing Fee

   See agency

3. Renewal Cycle

   See board renewal rules

4. Salary Position

   $51,990 median (1% below national)

5. State Salary Rank

   #18 of 50 states