MyCity
About
State
State, Department of
Private investigators need a license in New York State. This license is issued by the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).
The license is for people or companies. Investigators can seek stolen or lost property, investigate accidents and fires, or get information on a person or group.
Additional resources
NYS Department of State
Address
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
Website
http://www.dos.ny.gov/
Email
licensing@dos.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-2492