2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 18.165.030: Private investigator license — Requirements.

An applicant must meet the following minimum requirements to obtain a private investigator license:

     (1) Be at least eighteen years of age;

     (2) Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;

     (3) Not have been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, if the director determines that the applicant's particular crime directly relates to his or her capacity to perform the duties of a private investigator and the director determines that the license should be withheld to protect the citizens of Washington state. The director shall make her or his determination to withhold a license because of previous convictions notwithstanding the restoration of employment rights act, chapter 9.96A RCW;

     (4) Be employed by or have an employment offer from a private investigator agency or be licensed as a private investigator agency;

     (5) Submit a set of fingerprints;

     (6) Pay the required nonrefundable fee for each application; and

     (7) Submit a fully completed application that includes proper identification on a form prescribed by the director for each company of employment.

[1995 c 277 § 19; 1991 c 328 § 3.]