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What to consider when hiring a Private Investigator:

Make sure they have a license! A private investigator should be able to produce a copy of his/her license immediately for you. In California the state issued identification card resembles a driver's license with photo of the Private Investigator, business name, license number and validation date. You should ask to see it in person or on contract and then compare the name doing business with you to the name of the person with the Private Investigators license.

Always get a contract. You should get a formal contract that indicates what you are hiring the Private Investigator for and what you will get in return. Our agency contract is a lawful, very specific front and back page contract that clearly promises the client both a detailed report with digital photos and a DVD for viewing all activities observed of your investigation.

Experience. In the state of California there are many Private Investigators that have little or no investigative background. There are many that have retired from law enforcement or military careers and decide that this profession would be action packed and exciting. There are also in some cases, relatives or friends of the retired state license holder that call themselves Private Investigators and conduct business with out their care or knowledge. Be aware that this is illegal misrepresentation and use of a State Issued License; the employee of the licensed individual is referred to only as an investigator (not a Private Investigator). Bottom line, the more experienced the investigator, (someone who does this type of investigation regularly) the greater the likelihood of success in your investigation.

Are they insured? The private investigator who you hire is working for you, as your agent. If he/she is working on your case and they damage someone's property, get in a car accident, presents false information, etc., they should have ample insurance to cover any loses should they arise. If they do not, you, the one who hired them are exposed and may be liable. It should be no problem for a reputable private investigator to present a certificate of insurance coverage for you to review and verify.

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