Apply In Person:

1. To Renew a Private Investigator License, the applicant has to approach the link

   Note: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
11. The licensing authority may conduct background checks and assessments to evaluate the suitability for a private investigator license. This may involve reviewing your application, conducting interviews or interviews, and verifying your credentials.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. Once the renewal is approved, the applicant will receive a confirmation or a renewed license.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of CPD completion
• Any other documents (If required)

Services Australia
Mailing address:
eBusiness Service Centre
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax - 03 9605 7987
Phone - 1300 361 457
Email - healthcareidentifiers@servicesaustralia.gov.au
Contact link
Nearest Office link - (Note: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office)

• Any Private Investigator License holder who intends to Renew their Private Investigator License is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity of the Private Investigator License is for three years.

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Sur name
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Income details
• Fax
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A private investigator license in Australia is a legal authority granted to individuals or businesses that allows them to work as professional private investigators.
• Renewing a private investigator license in Australia involves the process of extending the validity of your existing license.

Here are some of the things you need to know about the private investigator licensing process in Australia:

• There are two types of private investigator licenses in Australia: state-based licenses and national licenses.
• State-based licenses are issued by the state or territory in which you intend to work.
• National licenses are issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
• To obtain a state-based license, you must complete a training course approved by the state or territory in which you intend to work.
• To obtain a national license, you must complete a training course approved by the AFP.
• Once you have obtained a private investigator license, you must renew it every few years.
• The cost of renewing a private investigator license varies depending on the state or territory in which you are licensed.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• Private investigator licenses are regulated by different authorities depending on the state or territory in Australia.
• Each jurisdiction may have its own specific licensing requirements, application processes, and regulations governing the activities of private investigators.