Tennessee CCTV Qualifying Agent Licensing &
Cer fica on Guide/TN PI EXAM With complete solu on
| RATED A+ | 2026
Branch Office
any office of an inves ga on company within the state other than its principal place of business
within the state
Commission
the private inves ga on and polygraph commission
Inves ga on Company
any person who engages in the business or accepts employment to obtain or furnish
informa on with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the iden ty, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the loca on, disposi on, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or
property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, officer, or
inves ga ng commi'ee
Private Inves gator
any person who performs one or more services described in the "inves ga on company"
defini on
TRUE
it is unlawful for any person to act as an inves ga ons company or PI without first obtaining a
license from the commission
PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207)
1. Must be at least 21-years of age
2. Be a ci zen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or
disease
, 4. Not be suffering habitual drunkenness or narco cs addic on or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
6. Pass an examina on
How many appren ces can a sponsor have at one me?
6
When does the commission provide a renewal applica on?
60 days before the expira on of the license
FALSE
A renewal applica on CAN be accepted aBer 30 days aBer the expira on date of the license
A licensee shall no fy the commission within 30 days for:
1. any change in the qualifying agent iden fied in the applica on
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could affect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against
any licensee. (30 days to report any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for puni ve damages against the licensee
FALSE
A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revoca on of license
1. prac ced fraud, deceit, or misrepresenta on
2. knowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connec on with an applica on for
license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. commi'ed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been known at the
me of issuance
TRUE
A license is subject to expira on and renewal during any period that it is suspended.
NO licensed PI or inves ga on company shall:
1. knowingly make a material misrepresenta on in order to obtain employment
2. make unsubstan ated monetary charges to a client for services
3. knowingly make a false report to a client
Cer fica on Guide/TN PI EXAM With complete solu on
| RATED A+ | 2026
Branch Office
any office of an inves ga on company within the state other than its principal place of business
within the state
Commission
the private inves ga on and polygraph commission
Inves ga on Company
any person who engages in the business or accepts employment to obtain or furnish
informa on with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the iden ty, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the loca on, disposi on, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or
property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, officer, or
inves ga ng commi'ee
Private Inves gator
any person who performs one or more services described in the "inves ga on company"
defini on
TRUE
it is unlawful for any person to act as an inves ga ons company or PI without first obtaining a
license from the commission
PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207)
1. Must be at least 21-years of age
2. Be a ci zen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or
disease
, 4. Not be suffering habitual drunkenness or narco cs addic on or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
6. Pass an examina on
How many appren ces can a sponsor have at one me?
6
When does the commission provide a renewal applica on?
60 days before the expira on of the license
FALSE
A renewal applica on CAN be accepted aBer 30 days aBer the expira on date of the license
A licensee shall no fy the commission within 30 days for:
1. any change in the qualifying agent iden fied in the applica on
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could affect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against
any licensee. (30 days to report any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for puni ve damages against the licensee
FALSE
A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revoca on of license
1. prac ced fraud, deceit, or misrepresenta on
2. knowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connec on with an applica on for
license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. commi'ed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been known at the
me of issuance
TRUE
A license is subject to expira on and renewal during any period that it is suspended.
NO licensed PI or inves ga on company shall:
1. knowingly make a material misrepresenta on in order to obtain employment
2. make unsubstan ated monetary charges to a client for services
3. knowingly make a false report to a client
