Increase
your chances at successfully obtaining one of the most coveted licenses in NY
with our comprehensive NYS PI License Exam prep course. We are the only
training facility on Long Island to offer this valuable preparation course for
your studies, taught by our NYS licensed private investigator instructors.
This one-day prep course reviews the content found
on the exam, including but not limited to:
·
Laws and Regulations in Private
Investigation
·
Requirements for Licensure
·
Confidentiality and Ethics
·
Procedures and Reporting
NYS
PI LICENSE EXAM FAQS
How
do I register for the PI Exam Prep Course?
Our
PI License Exam Prep Course is scheduled by appointment. Call our office or use
the form below to request an appointment.
How
much does the Private Investigator Exam Prep cost?
Our prep course fee is $325, which covers course materials and instruction. This
does not include any card processing fees, nor fees accrued in registering with
the NYS DOLS for the PI license exam.
What
are the requirements to take the exam?
You
must meet New York State’s following eligibility requirements by the time of
submitting an application for the Private Investigator license*:
·
At least 25 years of age
·
Have 3 years of experience as a private
investigator or “equivalent position and experience”, which is described in
more detail here.
·
The principal in a private investigation
business entity: this includes overseeing the day-to-day affairs and possessing expertise in the investigations.
·
Get fingerprinted for the Department of
Justice Services. (Information on finding a fingerprinting location and
scheduling)
*Exam results are valid for up to two years.
Where
do I take the NYS Private Investigator License Exams?
The
NYS Division of Licensing Services administers the PI License exams at the
following locations*:
*These locations are NOT for Guardian Security
Training’s PI exam preparation course. Registration for the PI License Exam must
be done through the NYS DOLS.
Long
Island/NYC Metro Area:
FRANKLIN
SQUARE
(VFW Hall)
68 Lincoln Road, Basement
Franklin Square, NY 11010
N6 Bus Route on Hempstead Turnpike
From the East: Take the Southern State Parkway to
Exit 16N, Franklin Ave.
From NYC/West: Take the Cross Island Parkway SOUTH
to the Southern State Parkway EAST. Take exit 15, Franklin Ave., turn left at
the 2nd light onto Franklin Ave.
On Franklin Ave.: turn RIGHT onto Hempstead Turnpike
and go 5 blocks. Turn LEFT onto Lincoln Rd. (7-Eleven on the corner). The VFW Hall
and parking lot are on the RIGHT.
HAUPPAUGE
(Perry Duryea State Office Building)
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Basement Conference Room
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Note: Building sits back off-highway. Look for the
green sign near the road.
NEW
YORK CITY
123 William Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Central/Upstate NY
ALBANY*
(Alfred E. Smith State Office Building)
80 South Swan Street
Albany, New York 12239
*Located at the corner of Washington Avenue and
South Swan Street
BUFFALO
(State Office Building)
65 Court Street, Main Floor, Hearing Room, Part 5
Buffalo, NY 14202
PLATTSBURGH
(PARC Dining Hall – Part of Clinton Community
College)
14 Dormitory Drive, Conference Room 1
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
From North: Take Route 9 south through Plattsburgh
(city). At the roundabout, turn right (first exit) onto New York Road. Turn left
after 1.3 miles onto Idaho Ave. Take first left onto Dormitory Drive.
From South: Take Route 9 north through Plattsburgh
(town). At the roundabout, take the third exit onto New York Road. Turn left after 1.3
miles onto Idaho Ave. Take first left onto Dormitory Drive.
From I-87: Take exit 36 to Route 22 heading north,
toward Plattsburgh. Follow Route 22 for 2-3 miles. Take right onto Arizona Ave,
after passing Plattsburgh International Airport. After .6 miles, take the second
left onto New York Road. Take first
right onto Idaho Ave. Take first left onto Dormitory
Drive.v
SYRACUSE
(State Office Building)
333 E. Washington Street, Main Floor, Hearing Room A
Syracuse, NY 13202
When
is the next NYS PI License Exam?
New
York State administers the NYS Private Investigator License Exam on the
following Mondays at 9:30am.* The exam is scheduled for 2 1/2 hours. This list
will be updated as the NYS Division of Licensing Services publish their
upcoming exam dates:
NYS
PI License Exam Date
·
July 8th
·
July 9th
·
August 5th
·
September 9th
·
October 7th
·
November 4th
·
December 2nd
·
Updated 6/28/2019
Notes:
At the Plattsburgh testing location ONLY
Exam
schedule may be subject to change. Check the NYS Division of Licensing Services
for the latest schedule and weather-delay procedures.
*The Plattsburgh testing location schedules their
exams for Tuesdays at 9:30am.
Disclaimer:
The prep course does not include the Introduction to Private Investigations
course. This preparation course for the Private Investigation NYS License Exam
is not sanctioned nor part of any curriculum set by NYS Division of Criminal
Justice Services, nor NYS Division of Licensing Services. Guardian Security
Training cannot guarantee any score or level, nor the passing of the NYS P.I.
License Exam. See the Terms and Conditions for details.
Guardian Security Training does not administer the NYS Private
Investigator License Exam. NYS Private Investigator License Exams are
administered by the NYS Division of Licensing Services; You must register on
your own with the NYS DOLS to take the exam. Please see the FAQs on exam locations, schedules,
procedures, and registration.