Private Detective Licensing

In 1972, the State of Kansas began licensing and regulating private detectives and private detective agencies doing business in Kansas. The Attorney General regulates more than 100 licensed agencies, 250 detectives working for agencies and 125 independent private detectives.

Attorney General Kris Kobach provides the following information to assist individuals and agencies when applying for or renewing private detective licenses. If you have additional questions, call the Licensing Unit at (785) 296-4240 or email us at ksagpi@ag.ks.gov.

Directories

• Directory of Certified Firearms Trainers for Private Detectives
• Directory of Licensed Detectives
• Directory of Agencies

Statutes and Regulations

• Statutes - Private Detective Act
• Regulations - Private Detective Act

Initial Applications

• Private Detective Agency Initial Application
• Private Detective Initial Application
• Firearms Permit Initial Application
• Firearms Trainer Initial Application

Renewal Applications

• Private Detective Agency Renewal Application
• Private Detective Renewal Application
• Firearms Permit Renewal Application
• Firearms Trainer Renewal Application

Other Forms

• Complaint Form
• Licensee Change of Status Form
• Schedule of Fees
• Unlicensed Activity Form