Pro tool · Surveillance & Investigation Law

Compare the laws, state by state

Working a case across state lines? Put the rules side by side — recording consent, GPS tracking, cameras, drones, and PI licensing + reciprocity. Pick two or three states.

Reciprocity answers "can I work there." The Out-of-state reciprocity row tells you whether an investigator licensed in one state may work a case that originated at home into another — and on what terms. It's case-by-case and changes; always confirm with the destination state's board before you travel.

Need this handled the right way?

Know the rules, then get the right professional — a licensed investigator or attorney who works these states and gathers evidence that holds up.

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General legal information only, not legal advice. Verify every value against the cited statute and a licensed attorney before relying on it.

Data from the Get Evidence Now state-law database. General legal information only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by reading it. Entries may be incomplete or outdated; confirm the current law at the official state code and consult a licensed attorney before recording, tracking, installing cameras, or gathering evidence.