Every investigator in this directory holds a New York State license. We check it. We vet their record. Then we stand behind the badge.
A license is the floor, not the ceiling. Our tiers show how far a member has gone past it — and every claim on a badge is one we checked ourselves.
The entry mark. It proves the basics are real.
The working standard. Proven skill and a clean record over time.
The highest honor. Few earn it, and that is the point.
Tiers tell you who an investigator is. Badges tell you what they have done. Members earn them across three tracks.
Longevity is proof. Members earn the Established badge at 5 years, Veteran at 10 and Legacy at 20. The years must be licensed years — we check the record, not the story.
The Top Rated badge goes to members with strong, real client reviews across public platforms. We read them, confirm them and re-check every year. Paid reviews end a membership.
Specialty certifications in surveillance, background checks, skip tracing, digital forensics, insurance fraud and litigation support. Each one requires documented casework.
Certified in: Surveillance, Background & Due Diligence, Litigation Support
Every New York PI we found in public records, searchable by city — ranked below our vetted members until they earn the badge.
Membership is open. Pass the vetting and your firm ranks above every unverified listing in your region.
An investigator submits their NYS license number, insurance and business details.
We confirm the license with the NYS Department of State and verify the insurance is active.
We review discipline history, references and public reviews. Higher tiers get a deeper look.
The member gets a public profile, a tier badge and yearly re-checks to keep it.
Anyone can buy a slick website. Not everyone can pass a license check. Before you hire an investigator in New York, run through this list — or skip it and pick from a directory that already did.
Verified, Certified and Fellow — each one checked, none for sale.
From surveillance to digital forensics, backed by casework.
Members from New York City to Buffalo and everywhere between.
Every license and badge is re-verified every single year.
Yes. Every member must hold a current New York State private investigator license from the NYS Department of State. We check the license before a profile goes live, and we re-check it every year.
Badges show what we verified. Verified means the license and insurance check out. Certified adds five or more years in business, a reference check and an ethics exam. Fellow is our highest honor, reserved for veteran investigators with a proven record. Members also earn badges for time in business, client reputation and specialty skills.
No. The directory is free for the public. You can search by region and by specialty, then contact any investigator directly.
Apply on our Join page with your license number and business details. We verify your license, insurance and record. Most applications are reviewed within two weeks.
Membership is open to every licensed PI in the state. The vetting is free to start.
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