Resources

Florida PI Licensing, Legal & Referrals

Reference materials, licensing information, and trusted contacts for clients and anyone navigating the investigative process in Florida.

Know Your Rights

Florida PI Licensing & Legal

Florida requires all private investigators to hold an active license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Before hiring any investigator, verify their credentials.

Verify a PI License

Confirm any investigator holds a valid Florida license before engaging their services. The FDACS license lookup is free and takes under a minute.

FDACS License Lookup

Florida Statute 493

Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes governs all private investigation activity in the state. It defines what licensed investigators may and may not do, including surveillance, background checks, and OSINT.

Read Florida Statute 493

What a Licensed PI Can Do

Licensed PIs in Florida may conduct surveillance in public spaces, research public records, perform background investigations, conduct skip tracing, and document evidence for legal proceedings. They may not trespass, wiretap, or impersonate law enforcement.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Costs vary based on the type and complexity of the case. Most engagements are billed hourly plus expenses such as mileage and database access fees. We provide a transparent estimate before any work begins. Contact us for a free case review.
Yes. All investigations are conducted within the bounds of Florida law and federal statute. We do not trespass, wiretap, or engage in any activity that would compromise the admissibility of evidence or expose our clients to liability.
It depends on the case type. A background investigation can be completed within 24 to 72 hours. Surveillance operations vary based on subject activity and the evidence threshold required. We keep clients updated throughout.
Confidentiality is foundational to everything we do. Case details are never shared with third parties. All communications are handled discreetly, and we do not discuss active or closed cases publicly.
Yes. When required, our investigators can provide sworn testimony and expert witness support. All documentation, photos, and video are prepared with evidentiary standards in mind from the start of each engagement.
No. Florida law does not require you to justify hiring a licensed PI. Whether your concern is personal, corporate, or legal in nature, we handle each case with the same level of professionalism and discretion.

Helpful Resources

Trusted Referrals

We work alongside attorneys, courts, and law enforcement to deliver results that hold up. These resources may be useful during or after your engagement with Red Eye.

Courts

Lee County Clerk of Courts

Access court records, case filings, and public documents for Lee County, Florida.

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Law Enforcement

Lee County Sheriff's Office

Non-emergency law enforcement contact for Cape Coral and Lee County. For immediate threats, always call 911.

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Legal Referral

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral

If your case requires legal follow-up, the Florida Bar's referral service connects you with licensed attorneys by practice area and location.

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License Verification

FDACS License Lookup

Verify the license status of any Florida-licensed private investigator or agency before hiring.

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Immediate Needs

Emergency & Urgent Contacts

For immediate threats to your safety or the safety of others, call 911.

For non-emergency law enforcement matters in Lee County, contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (239) 477-1000. For investigative follow-up after an incident, contact Red Eye Investigations at (239) 628-9887 or redeye@redeyeinvestigations.com.

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