Common Questions for Private Investigators

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

• Does a Private Investigator need to be licensed and/or insured?

  Private investigators must be licensed in every state where they solicit or conduct investigations. However, bonding and insurance are not mandatory in all states. For example, in New York, private investigators must be licensed and bonded, although insurance is optional. In Florida, investigators are licensed but not bonded, and insurance remains optional. At Brener Investigations Group, we are licensed, bonded, and insured in both Florida and New York, and we hold reciprocal licensure in many other states, supported by a reliable network of investigators across the USA.

• Will my case be treated confidentially by a private investigator and what is the privacy policy?

  At Brener Investigations Group, our clients’ privacy is essential. No matter the type of investigation, all communications are secure. Our investigators operate discreetly in the field and safeguard all confidential materials. Even when discretion isn’t required, client information is always treated with the utmost confidence.

• Are consultations free and discreet?

  Yes. All consultations are completely free and discreet. We never rush them and can conduct them in person, by phone, via video conference, or by email.

• Will I be updated during the investigation?

  Yes. Your private investigator will discuss your update preferences with you. We can provide field updates, end‑of‑day summaries, or assignment reports via text, phone call, or email.

• Are the final results of the investigation admissible in court and can the private investigator testify in court if needed?

  Yes. Legally collected evidence by a licensed private investigator is admissible in court. Often, the investigator who gathered the evidence is called to appear in court to testify to its authenticity.

• Do you have a contract or an agreement form?

  Yes. Before beginning any investigation, a contract is prepared for our clients’ review, outlining the scope of work and agreed pricing.