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Discover more about private investigators capability, employment and regulations in New Mexico.

Discover more about private investigators capability, employment and regulations in New Mexico.


ICS offers a full range of private investigation services throughout New Mexico , and our investigations are always performed by Licensed New Mexico Private Investigators. ICS investigators are held to the highest levels of professionalism and you can expect all reports and findings to be reported accurately and quickly. Contact us today to start your case with ICS.


New Mexico Private Investigator

Local New Mexico Private Investigator

Private Investigators in New Mexico are required to be licensed in order to conduct Private Investigation services. If your investigation requires the case to move out of state, the private investigator must still abide by any out of state licensing requirements.

New Mexico  Private Investigator

A private investigator in New Mexico must go through a full background check as well as complete at least 6000 hours of related experience before applying. New Mexico also requires that you pass a written exam before being issued your private investigator license.

You can rest assured that any New Mexico Private Investigator assigned to your case with ICS is fully licensed and insured in accordance with New Mexico state laws and participates in any required continuing education. It is important for you to understand local laws, as it is equally illegal to hire an unlicensed private investigator in a state that requires it, as well as to operate a private investigation firm without a license.

Private Investigator in New Mexico

As of 2011, the estimated population of New Mexico  was 2,082,224 people. The center population of New Mexico is in the the town of Manzano, located in the County of Torrance.

Private Investigation in new mexico

New Mexico stretches a total of 121,412 square miles, making it the 5th largest state in United States. Out of the total size of New Mexico, only about 250 square miles of surface water exists, making up less than 1% of the state. Public transportation has been improved with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. The train runs from Belen to downtown Santa Fe in Albuquerque. Many of the other larger cities also have various forms of public transportation, ABQ Ride being the largest.

ICS provides a full range of investigations for the state of New Mexico , and has private investigators in every major metropolitan region. Whether your case involves child custody,  missing persons, asset searches, extramarital affairs, adultery, infidelity, background checks, surveillance, or any kind of other service, ICS can help. With the experience and resources we have, we can get you the answers you are looking for.

New Mexico  Background Checks

Do you need a Background Check performed in the state of New Mexico? Background checks are some of the most useful services a private investigator can provide to their clients. Sometimes a background check is all a client needs and other times it it can be a part of a much more intricate investigation. If you need an New Mexico  background check or an investigation involving one, the professionals at ICS are ready to get you the results you are looking for.. ICS has been helping people in New Mexico  just like you get results since 1967.

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Private Investigation Cases Map for in New Mexico


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Private Investigation Cases covered in New Mexico:
Abondoned Property Investigation
Accident Reconstruction
Activity Checks
Adopted Child Locate Investigation
Adultery or Infidelity Investigations (Marital)
AOE or COE Insurance Investigation
Arson or Fire Loss Investigation
Background Checks (Online Dating)
Background Investigation
Background Investigation (Pre-Marital or Pre-nuptial)
Bankruptcy Due Diligence
Beneficiary Investigations
Birth Parent Locate Investigation
Blacklisting and Blackballing Investigations
Bomb Threats and Detection
Bug Sweeps
Cargo and Transportation Investigation
Cargo Theft Investigation
CDL Verification
Cellphone Spyware Detection
Cellphone Tapping Detection
Cellular Forensics
Cheating Decoy Investigations
Cheating Husband Investigation
Cheating Spouse Investigation
Cheating Wife Investigation
Child Abuse or Molestation
Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
Child Exploitation and Obscenity (Pornography)
Child Support Enforcement and Collection
Child Support Modification
Cohabitation Investigation
Cold Case Investigations
Commercial GPS Tracking
Competitive Business Intelligence
Computer Eavesdropping Detection
Computer Forensics Investigation
Computer Hacking Detection
Computer Spyware Detection
Corporate Slander Investigation
Counterfeiting Crime
Counter-Surveillance
Covert Surveillance (Tailing)
Criminal Background Checks and Search
Criminal Defense Investigations
Criminal Investigation (All Types)
Cyber Sabotage Investigations
Debugging
D'enquête pour les Clients qui Parlent Français
Dependency Investigations
Digital Forensics
Discrimination Claims Investigations
Diversion or Conversion Investigations
Divorce Investigation
Document Examination and Assessment
Domestic Investigations (All Types)
Domestic Violence
Drowning and Boating Accident Investigations
Drug Testing
Due Diligence Investigation (General)
Eavesdropping Detection (Bugs and Taps)
eDiscovery
Elder Abuse Investigations
Electronic Discovery Services
Email Tracking and SMS Tracing
Embezzlement Investigation
Employee Malingering Investigation
Employee Theft Investigation
Employment Misconduct Investigation
Espionage Investigations
Expert Witness Testimony
Extortion or Exaction Investigations
Financial Fraud Investigations
Fugitive Apprehension
Gay Spouse Investigation
GPS Tracking Detection
Hidden Assets Investigation
Hidden Assets Search (Lost or Forgotten)
Homicide and Murder Investigation
Human Trafficking
Identity Theft
Inheritance Investigation
Insurance Fraud Investigations (Active Case)
Intellectual Property and Copyright Infringement
International Marriage Investigation
International Rendition
Internet Cyber Bullying
Internet Defamation and Slander Investigations
Investigación para Clientes que Hablan Español
Juror Vetting (Jury Selection)
Kidnapping and Ransom Situation
Labor Dispute Monitoring
Land Ownership and Title Investigation
Litigation & Legal Support (Active Case)
Locate Lost People
Loss and Theft Investigations
Lost Family Member
Malpractice Investigation
Maritime or Boating Investigations
Medical and Dental Malpractice
Mergers and Acquisitions Investigation
Mind Control or Brainwashing Investigations
Missing Persons
Missing Pet Investigations
Mobile Phone and PDA Seizures
Money Laundering Investigations
Mortgage Fraud Investigations
Mystery and Secret Shopper
Narcotics Detection
Online Auction Fraud
Online Defamation Investigation
Online Gaming and MMO Investigations
Online Social Networking Investigation
Organized Crime Control or RICO
Origin and Cause Investigation
Other Private Investigator Case
Overdue Cargo Investigation
Paternity Investigations and Testing
Personal Injury
Personal Protection
Polygraph and Lie Detection (General)
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Domestic Purposes
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Employee Purposes
Polygraph and Lie Detection for Pre Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Screening
Probate Investigation
Process Service (Worldwide)
Professional Malpractice Investigations
Public Interest Investigations
Real Estate Fraud Investigations
Religion or Faith Based Investigation
Runaway and Missing Children
Sabotage Investigations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Securities Investigations
Sects Occult or Cults Investigations
Security Consulting (CPP & PPS Certified)
Sexual Harassment Claims
Sick Day Fraud
Signal Piracy Investigation
Slander and Defamation of Character Investigations
Social Media Investigation
Spousal Maintenance or Alimony Modification
Stalking and Harassment Investigations
Sting Operations
Stock Options Fraud
Stolen or Lost Cat Investigations
Stolen or Lost Dog Investigations
Stolen or Lost Pet Investigations
Stolen Property Investigations
Strike and Labor Unrest
Sub-Rosa Surveillance
Substance Abuse Investigation
Surface or Forensic Drug Detection
Surveillance (Beacon or GPS tracking)
Surveillance Detection (Countermeasures)
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Telephone Tapping Detection
Tenant Screening
Traffic and Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Undercover and Covert Investigations
Unfair Competition Investigations
Unfaithful or Cheating Partner (Non-Marital)
Unlawful Conduct Investigations
Unsolved Crime Investigations
Vendor Screening Investigations
Veterinary Malpractice Investigations
Water Related Death Investigation
White Collar Crime
Wire and Electronic Communications Crime
Witness Locates and Interviewing
Witness Statements
Workers' Compensation Fraud (AOE/COE)
Workplace (ADA, EEOC, or FMLA Sensitive)
Workplace Conditions Investigations
Workplace Investigation Interview
Workplace Violence Investigation
Wrongful Death Investigations
Wrongful Imprisonment Investigation


Local Associations and Important Resources for New Mexico

 Private Investigator Association of New Mexico

Website: (none listed)

About New Mexico:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_mexico

State of New Mexico:

https://www.newmexico.gov


Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns

New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department

Proof of five (5) years experience preceding the filing of an application must consist of not less than 6,000 hours of actual work performed in accordance with
16.48.2.9(A)(5).
Reference Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/private_investigations.aspx

Contact Information:
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/PrivateInvestigatorPolygraph/index.html
Email: PIPolygraphBd@state.nm.us
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, 87505
Phone: (505)476-4500

Citation Statute:
Chapter 61 Occupational and Professional Licensing
Article, 27B Private Investigations Act, 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36.

Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Private_Investigations_Rules_and_Laws.aspx

Qualifications Requirement:
Before pursuing a license as a private investigator in New Mexico, you must first meet minimum requirements for licensure:

You must be a citizen of the United States.
You must have no felony convictions or convictions involving the illegal use or possession of a deadly weapon or violent act.
You must have a high school diploma.
You must be at least 21 years old.
You must be able to successfully pass a jurisprudence examination issued by the department.
You must be able to secure a surety bond of no less than $10,000.
If you will provide personal protection or bodyguard services, you must be able to secure general liability insurance of no less than $1 million.
You must be able to pass a background investigation.

Reciprocity: The state of New Mexico does not have reciprocity agreements with any other states.



Testing: Only if using polygraph devices.

Fees: Initial application: $400.00
Fingerprinting: $44.00

Renewal Information: Renewal application: $300.00
The License expires on June 30th of every odd numbered year.

Forms:
http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/private_investigations_forms_and_applications.aspx


Continuing Education: From the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department's website:

"Approved sources for continuing education are:
1. college level courses;
2. in-house training provided by a private patrol company licensed by the department;
3. the New Mexico law enforcement academy; or
4. any other department-approved educational institution"



New Mexico Private Investigator Licensing

New Mexico State requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards and Agencies

State Licensing Authority: Private Investigator and Polygraph Board
Website: https://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/pipolygraph/index.htm
Phone: (505)476-4650

Only licensed private investigators can conduct investigations in New Mexico. Licenses are only good in New Mexico, there is no State Reciprocity.

Services offered in New Mexico
Audio Enhancement
Canine Training and Sales (K9)
Commercial Driver Pre Screening
Comprehensive Information Resources
Computer Forensic Services
Counter-Surveillance Services
Counterintelligence Services
Criminal Investigation Services
Crisis Intervention Services
DNA Testing
Electronic Discovery Services
Employee Screening Programs
Fingerprint Lifting
Fingerprinting
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Electronic Discovery
Forensic Lab Testing
Handwriting Analysis
Internet Use Investigation
Investigations to Find People
Missing Persons Investigations
Personal Investigations
Personal Protection
Physical Evidence and Forensics Services
Polygraph or Lie Detection Services
Private Investigations (International)
Private Investigations (United States)
Process Service
Public Records Research
Reputation Defense
Retail Loss and Theft Prevention
Shredded or Destroyed Document Reconstruction
Signal Piracy Auditing
Skip Tracing to Find People
Supplier and Vendor Screening
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Tenant Background Services
Undercover Investigations

Clients Serviced in New_Mexico:
Attorneys & Legal Services
Business (100+ Employees)
Business (Small Business)
Education Services Industry
Financial Services Industry
Government (Local/State/Federal)
Hotel, Bar or Restaurant Specific
Human Resource Professionals
Individual Clients (Personal Cases)
Insurance Industry and Adjusters
Law Enforcement Specific
Medical Services or Hospice
Non-Government Organization
Parental or Caretaker
Real Estate Professionals
Security & Private Investigator
Spousal or Matrimonial
Transportation (Trucking and Cargo)


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