I'm thinking about putting together a small private investigation service. Are there any licenses I need to get or anything I need to do to become one? I was considereing doing this on my own, starting off gaining information on cheating spouses. Following, taking pictures, etc. Anybody know anything?

Have gun, will travel.

 In Michigan, you apply for a license through the Michigan State Police.

In florida you go here






What kind of investigator are you going to be if you can't figure out how to google ?

A red Ferrari and a buddy with a chopper.

Depends. In Georgia you have to be a former LEO, unless I misread the website.

Don't forget the curly hair, tight bluejeans, mustache, and an abundance of Hawaiian shirts.

Quoted: A red Ferrari and a buddy with a chopper.

You'll have to check with regards to being licensed in the State of Florida.  Not sure if your state requires it.

Here in NY one becomes licensed with either a background in LE, or by 'working' under a licensed PI for a minimum of 3 years.

Be careful of starting out on your own, before you check those license requirements.

Has its ups and down - matrimonials suck in my opinion - either you catch someone or even if you don't, its hard to 'please' the client.  Might want to look into gearing a business towards witness statements, insurance claims, criminal defense, auto accident scene reconstruction, workers comp claims, skip tracing, bounty hunting.

Downside, its not like Magnum PI - No hot chicks, no helicopters, or fast cars.  If you enjoy sitting in a car for 8 hours or more in 100+ degree heat, tinted windows sweating your balls off fighting off a migrane you'll love it

Feels good to nab someone, or nail'em in a statement you've obtained.  Pay is sometimes hard to get even from lawyers and insurance companies.

Try it, you just might like it though - just be sure to check out those requirements in your state.

Quoted: Depends. In Georgia you have to be a former LEO, unless I misread the website.

You misread it.  Anyone can become a PI in GA provided they pass all the background and the state exams.  But, you have to have a licensed PI company "sponsor" you.

Quoted: A red Ferrari and a buddy with a chopper.

Mid-70s beige Camaro.  Tom Selleck got his start on Rockford Files.