Florida Private Investigator: Licensed Investigation Services
From Miami to Jacksonville, Tampa to Orlando - our licensed Florida private investigators deliver discreet, professional investigation services across the Sunshine State.
Private Investigation Services in Florida
Florida presents unique investigation challenges and opportunities. With its large transient population, extensive coastline, tourism industry, and position as a gateway to Latin America, Florida investigations often require specialized knowledge that out-of-state firms lack.
Our Florida private investigators are licensed through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and understand the state's specific legal landscape, including its strict two-party consent recording law and unique approach to alimony and asset division in divorce cases.
Florida Investigation Services
- Surveillance - Professional surveillance across Florida's diverse environments including gated communities, beach areas, tourist districts, and suburban neighborhoods
- Infidelity investigations - Florida alimony law considers adultery, making documented infidelity evidence strategically valuable
- Background checks - Florida has robust public records access under the Sunshine Law, allowing thorough background research
- Child custody - Florida uses a "timesharing" model rather than traditional custody. Our investigators gather evidence relevant to Florida's best-interest-of-the-child standards
- Asset searches - Florida property records, homestead exemption investigations, and equitable distribution support
- Corporate investigations - Fraud, misconduct, and due diligence for Florida's tourism, real estate, healthcare, and financial sectors
- TSCM bug sweeps - Electronic surveillance detection for Florida homes, condos, offices, and vacation properties
- Attorney support - Litigation support for Florida law firms including witness locates, process serving, and evidence gathering
Florida PI Licensing
- Experience: 2 years of investigative experience or a four-year criminal justice degree
- Training: 40 hours of approved PI training coursework
- Examination: Must pass the state licensing examination
- Background: Criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Insurance: General liability and errors & omissions insurance
Florida-Specific Legal Considerations
- Two-party consent (§934.03) - All parties must consent to audio recording. Florida enforces this strictly with criminal penalties for violations
- Sunshine Law - Florida's broad public records laws provide extensive access to government records, court documents, and other information useful in investigations
- Homestead exemption - Florida's generous homestead exemption can affect asset searches and judgment enforcement strategies
- Alimony and adultery (§61.08) - Courts may consider adultery when determining alimony, making infidelity evidence strategically important
Major Service Areas in Florida
Florida PI FAQ
Florida requires PI licensing through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Division of Licensing. Applicants need at least 2 years of investigative experience or a four-year criminal justice degree, must pass a background check, and must complete 40 hours of approved training.
Florida PI rates typically range from $50 to $125 per hour. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando metro areas tend toward the higher end. Surveillance costs $500-$1,200 per day. Background checks start at $200.
Florida is a two-party (all-party) consent state under Florida Statute §934.03. All parties to a conversation must consent to audio recording. Video recording without audio in public places remains legal. Our investigators are trained in Florida recording laws.
Yes. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, but evidence of adultery can affect alimony determinations under Florida Statute §61.08. Asset concealment evidence is critical for equitable distribution under Florida law.
We cover all of Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Naples, Sarasota, and all 67 counties.
Yes. Many of our Florida investigations involve seasonal residents, dual-state residents, and individuals who maintain homes in multiple states. We coordinate with our nationwide network to handle cross-state cases seamlessly.
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