Arizona Private Investigator Bond

Arizona private investigators need to be bonded in order to become licensed. Specifically, they need a $2,500 surety bond known as an Arizona Private Investigator Bond.

•  This requirement is outlined in the Arizona Revised Statutes 32-2423 and enforced by the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety.

An Arizona Private Investigator Bond holds the bonded investigator financially liable if they conduct business unlawfully. This bond reimburses any person harmed by the acts of the private investigator, the private investigator's agency, or their employees.

Every Arizona Private Investigator Bond is a contract between three parties:

1. Principal – the investigator that needs to get bonded and licensed.
2. Obligee - the organization demanding the bond (The State of Arizona Department of Public Safety).
3. Surety - the company issuing and financially backing the bond (ex. Lance Surety Bonds). The surety initially pays the claimant if a valid claim is made against the bond. However, the private investigator must then pay them back in full.

In short, this surety bond is in place to protect the financial well-being of the general public and anyone who uses the private investigator's services.

All Arizona Private Investigators applying for an original or renewal agency license need a Private Investigator Bond. This license issued by the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety is necessary for anyone conducting private investigations in Arizona.

An Arizona Private Investigator Bond costs as little as $88. While the full bond amount you need is $2,500, you only pay a small flat rate to get bonded.

The amount you pay to get bonded is known as a bond rate or bond premium. Your bond rate can often be broken into monthly payments if required.

Denis contacted us to inquire about the Private Investigator Bond. He didn't have $2,500 and wondered if we offered monthly installments. He was ecstatic when we told him the bond would only cost him $88.

People commonly think they must pay the full bond amount (penal sum). But your bond costs only a small fraction of the penal sum.

Get a Free Bond Quote

1. Fill Out a Bond Application

Our online bond application is quick, easy, and provides an instant free quote. Please have the following information available when applying:

• Bond Name (Private Investigator Bond)
• Bond Amount ($2,500)
• Contact Information

Note that this bond must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in Arizona. Lance Surety Bonds is licensed in all US states.

2. Get Your Free Bond Quote

Check your email for your bond quote. Usually, this email arrives within a couple of minutes. Don't forget to check your Spam Folder.

Get Your Private Investigator Bond

Follow the instructions in the email to pay for your bond online. An electronic copy will be sent to you as soon as payment clears. However, you will need to send the original to the Department of Public Safety to get your license. We will mail the original bond upon request.

Your Arizona Private Investigator Bond will expire at the same time as your license (every 2 years). At that time, you will need to pay your bond rate again. We will send you instructions on how to renew your bond a couple of months before expiry.

If you need to make changes to your bond, you will need to do so through the issuance of a surety bond rider. Reasons for changes include:

• Updating name or address
• Increasing or decreasing the surety bond amount
• Revising the bond number or effective date

How long does getting an Arizona Private Investigator Bond take?

At Lance Surety Bonds, we can often get you an Arizona Private Investigator Bond within a couple of hours. Our online bond application offers an instant bond quote. Plus, it's available 24/7.

How long is the Arizona Private Investigator Bond valid?

An Arizona Private Investigator Bond is valid for as long as your license is valid (2 years). The bond and license are set to expire simultaneously, meaning your bond must be renewed before you can reactivate your private investigator license.

It is essential to renew your bond and license. Failing to do so while continuing investigations can result in a class 1 misdemeanor.

What are the eligibility requirements for an Arizona private investigator license?

To get an Arizona private investigator license, you must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen or legal resident of the United States. Additionally, to become a licensed private investigator in Arizona, you must:

• Not have been convicted of any felony or currently be under indictment for a felony. Fingerprinting will be required.
• Provide statements about the general nature of the business you plan to engage in, as well as your experience and qualifications.
• Get a $2,500 surety bond – Arizona Private Investigator Bond.
• Provide a certificate of workers' compensation insurance (applicable for agencies with employees).
• Pay the Arizona PI agency and licensing fees

See Arizona Statutes 32-2422 for more information.

Arizona Revised Statutes. (n.d.). In www.azleg.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2025, from
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/02423.htm

SGPI Licensing. (n.d.). In Department of Public Safety. Retrieved April 3, 2025, from
https://www.azdps.gov/content/basic-page/109