Licensing
How Nevada Licenses Private Investigators
Nevada regulates investigators under NRS Chapter 648 and the related regulations in NAC Chapter 648. Licensing is handled by the Private Investigators Licensing Board. A license is needed to engage in or advertise the business of a private investigator, and people employed by a licensee must be registered with the board through a work card. The board also licenses several related security occupations.
For a client, there are two layers to check. The licensee, often a company, can be confirmed through License Verification on the board's website. An employee doing the field work should hold a board work card, which can be checked through Work Card Verification. Make sure the employee's work card ties back to the licensee named in your contract.
Courts
How Nevada Courts Are Organized
Nevada's general-jurisdiction trial courts are the district courts, organized into judicial districts that each cover one or more counties. They hear felonies, larger civil cases, divorce, custody and probate. In Clark County and Washoe County, family divisions of the district court hear family matters. Justice courts handle misdemeanors, smaller civil claims and preliminary hearings in felony cases, and municipal courts handle city cases. Carson City is a consolidated municipality that functions as its own county.
Communities
Nevada Communities With a Private Investigator Page
Every Nevada community over 3,000 residents, by population (U.S. Census Bureau, April 1, 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimates (Vintage 2024)).
| Community | County | Population (2024 est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Clark County | 678,922 |
| Henderson | Clark County | 350,039 |
| North Las Vegas | Clark County | 294,034 |
| Reno | Washoe County | 281,714 |
| Sparks | Washoe County | 111,520 |
| Carson City | Carson City | 58,148 |
| Fernley | Lyon County | 25,508 |
| Mesquite | Clark County | 23,599 |
| Elko | Elko County | 20,822 |
| Boulder City | Clark County | 15,029 |
| Fallon | Churchill County | 9,647 |
| Winnemucca | Humboldt County | 8,225 |
| West Wendover | Elko County | 4,528 |
| Ely | White Pine County | 3,892 |
| Yerington | Lyon County | 3,199 |
Read the full Nevada investigator guide
Neighboring states: Arizona · California · Idaho · Oregon · Utah
How this service works
Investigator Consulting in Nevada
Delator Group is a private investigation firm licensed in Tennessee and headquartered in Nashville. In Nevada, Delator Group is not licensed as a private investigator or private investigative agency and does not perform, supervise or direct investigations. We review requests and refer them to independent investigators who hold the license Nevada requires. Those investigators contract with clients directly, set their own fees and are responsible for the work. Delator Group may receive compensation from participating investigators for referrals.
FAQ
Questions About Finding an Investigator in Nevada
Which Nevada communities have their own page?
Every incorporated Nevada city, town or village with more than 3,000 residents, plus every township or town government of that size, has its own page here, 15 in all. Smaller places are covered by the nearest page and the statewide guide.
Is Delator Group licensed in Nevada?
No. In Nevada, Delator Group provides investigator consulting and referral only. Investigations are performed by independently licensed Nevada investigators who contract with you directly.
Who licenses private investigators in Nevada?
The Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, under NRS Chapter 648 and NAC Chapter 648. Anyone who engages in or advertises the business of private investigator needs a board license, and people employed by a licensee must be registered with the board.
How do I check an investigator's Nevada license?
Use License Verification on the board's website for the licensee and Work Card Verification for an employee working under that license.
Is Nevada a one-party or two-party consent state?
Both, depending on the type of conversation. Under NRS 200.650, a private in-person conversation may generally be recorded with one party's consent. Under NRS 200.620, as the Nevada Supreme Court has read it, recording a telephone call generally requires the consent of all parties. An attorney can confirm how this applies to your recording.