Incorporated in 1997, The Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators strives to "raise the bar" for the Private Investigations profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Fill out the application and the supplemental and send them to membership@pali.org


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One of the most frequently asked questions is "How do I become a Private Investigator?" Read "The Private Detective Act of 1953" under Title 22 of the PA Code to determine if you qualify. Then, contact the Clerk of Courts of the county of residence for further instructions and a court date. Applicants in most counties will be investigated by the District Attorney before a court date will be granted. A bond is required.

To learn other items of importance to Private Investigators and Security Officers, refer to the following legislation:

The Private Detective Act of 1953
The Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Uniform Firearms Act
The Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act