Can a PI licensed in one state work as a private investigator all states?
A. This question is about the issue of reciprocity and it has no clear answer. There are many interpretations to the laws that address it and most state licensing laws don’t address it. Typically, you cannot legally solicit private investigator business in a state where you don’t hold a private investigator license. If you receive a case in the state where you are licensed and need to go interview someone in another state, that is where the disagreement is. Some say you can, some say you cannot. Some states specifically have a reciprocity agreement with other states but most do not.
