Continuing Education Rules & Regulations for Kentucky Private Investigators
If you're a licensed private investigator in Kentucky, you must meet specific continuing education requirements to renew your license. Here's an overview of the rules and guidelines mandated by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators under 201 KAR 41:070. You can verify a license through the state licensure search (select the PI board). You can verify active licenses through the KY License Search.
Continuing Education Requirements
- Private investigators in Kentucky must complete 12 hours of continuing education per two-year period (one hour equals 50 minutes).
- No online cap is stated; non-preapproved or home-study courses require board approval.
- Extra CE hours cannot be carried over to the next renewal period.
Steps to Receive Continuing Education Credit
- Complete 12 hours of continuing education from approved courses.
- Gather proof of completion (transcripts, certificates, affidavits, or receipts).
- Submit your proof at renewal; CE can be tracked through eServices at oop.ky.gov.
Information sourced from the official state authority: Kentucky Board of Licensure for Private Investigators (Department of Professional Licensing)
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