PI-1
Application for Licensure
Phone: 503-378-8531 / Fax: 503-378-4600
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
E-mail: dpsst.investigators@state.or.us
Private Security/Investigator Certification & Licensing Program
Website:
4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317-8983
Welcome to the Private Investigator Licensing Program
Attached you will find the application for a new provisional or private investigator license. Please make sure to
complete it in its entirety. Incomplete or illegible forms/documents may delay issuance of a licensure. For minimum
standards, procedures, or general questions please refer to our website at . You may
also contact us via email at
dpsst.investigators@state.or.us
or by calling our office at: (503)378-8531.
Important information for all applicants
What is required for a completed NEW application packet?
PI-1 – Application for licensure;
Documentation showing 1500 hours of experience: resume, transcripts, etc.
Surety bond, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an Oregon commercial bank, or errors and omission
insurance in the amount of at least $5,000
3 letters of professional reference;
Photo – Electronic JPEG version minimum resolution of 640X480. Emailed to: piappsubmittal@state.or.us
PI-27 – Code of Ethics;
Fees;
*Fingerprints – options & information:
*If using Fieldprint, Inc. – You must include a copy of your ‘confirmation page’ with your PI-1 upon
submission to DPSST.
Private Investigator Licenses
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
FORM
FEE
Must clearly show you have 1500 hours of experience which may
Application/Examination
$29
include up to 500 hours of education for a related course of
Fingerprint/Criminal
$40
study.
background check fee
$550
License Fee
PROVISIONAL INVESTIGATOR
No experience required, but cannot supervise other investigators
TOTAL FEES - $619.00
and must submit additional continuing education hours upon
renewal.
Do not leave any sections blank. If the question or statement does not apply to you please put an “N/A” in
the space. Incomplete applications could cause delays in processing.
RETURN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET AND FEES TO 4190 AUMSVILLE HWY SE, SALEM, OREGON 97317
CASHIERS/BUSINESS
CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT
Credit Card Authorization Form:
CHECK
MONEY ORDER
OR
Print, complete & mail with all other application materials
Payable to: DPSST
Or
Fax payment form to:
~ Cash will NOT be accepted
(503) 373-1449
Please note: DPSST cannot accept emailed credit card
authorization forms.
PI-1 Application for Licensure
Revised: 11/2016
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