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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: IN Private Investigator Exam

70%

Passing Score

IN Board

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

IC 25-30

Governing Statute

IN Board

2 hrs

Exam Time

IN Board

18+

Minimum Age

IN Board

Indiana requires private investigators to be licensed through the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board under the Professional Licensing Agency. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and demonstrate knowledge of Indiana law and investigative techniques.

About the IN Private Investigator Exam

The Indiana private investigator licensing exam covers state licensing requirements under the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board, surveillance techniques, evidence handling, investigative procedures, Indiana privacy laws, professional ethics, and business operations.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

Varies (Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board)

IN Private Investigator Exam Content Outline

25%

Indiana Licensing Law & Regulations

PI and Security Guard Licensing Board requirements, IC 25-30, application procedures, renewal requirements

25%

Investigative Techniques

Surveillance methods, skip tracing, background investigations, interview and interrogation, OSINT

20%

Legal & Privacy Issues

Indiana privacy laws, wiretapping statutes, trespass law, evidence admissibility, constitutional rights

15%

Evidence & Reporting

Evidence collection and preservation, chain of custody, report writing, digital evidence handling

15%

Ethics & Business Operations

Professional conduct, client confidentiality, liability insurance, fee structures, contract agreements

How to Pass the IN Private Investigator Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Varies

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

IN Private Investigator Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on Indiana Code IC 25-30 governing private investigators and security guards
2Study Indiana's wiretapping and electronic surveillance laws — Indiana is a one-party consent state
3Master evidence collection procedures and chain of custody requirements
4Review Indiana trespass statutes and how they affect surveillance operations
5Practice scenario-based questions involving ethical dilemmas and client confidentiality

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to become a licensed private investigator in Indiana?

Indiana requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check, and be licensed through the Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board under the Professional Licensing Agency.

What topics does the Indiana PI exam cover?

The exam covers Indiana licensing law under IC 25-30, surveillance techniques, privacy and wiretapping laws, evidence handling, report writing, professional ethics, and business operations for private investigators.

What is the passing score for the Indiana private investigator exam?

The passing score is typically 70%. Candidates who do not pass may retake the exam after meeting any applicable waiting period requirements set by the Licensing Board.

Does Indiana require continuing education for PI license renewal?

Indiana license renewal requirements are set by the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board. Check with the Board for current continuing education and renewal requirements, as they may change.