Florida Private Investigator — Licensed Statewide Investigations
Miami Private Investigations is a fully licensed Florida private investigator agency (FDACS License A 1800135) serving clients in all 67 counties. Led by Taylor Wasser — a former law enforcement and military investigator — our team delivers court-ready evidence for attorneys, insurance companies, businesses, and private individuals throughout the state. Free consultation: 305-686-7826.
Whether your case is in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Naples, or anywhere in between, we travel statewide and operate under full compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 493. Every investigation is handled with discretion, precision, and the standards Florida courts require.
Speak with a licensed Florida private investigator today.
Why Hire a Florida Private Investigator
Hiring a private investigator in Florida is legal, regulated, and often the fastest path to the truth when public records and online research fall short. A licensed Florida PI has access to investigative databases, surveillance tools, and legal protocols that private citizens do not — and our reports are built to hold up in court.
Clients hire us when they need:
- Court-admissible evidence for divorce, custody, civil, or criminal cases
- Discreet surveillance that won’t compromise the investigation or alert the subject
- Verified background information on a partner, employee, business associate, or tenant
- Locate services for missing persons, witnesses, or evasive defendants
- Fraud detection for insurance, corporate, and personal injury claims
The difference between a result that holds up in a Florida courtroom and one that doesn’t usually comes down to who collected the evidence and how. That’s the line our agency was built around.
Florida Private Investigator Services
We offer a complete range of investigative services to clients across the state. Each service is performed by licensed investigators with the field experience your case demands.
Surveillance Investigations
Covert physical and electronic surveillance for domestic, civil, and corporate cases. Our investigators use court-grade video equipment, GPS-enabled vehicles, and proven counter-surveillance techniques to document subject activity without detection. Infidelity surveillance is one of our most-requested services in Florida.
Infidelity & Domestic Investigations
Discreet investigation of suspected infidelity, hidden relationships, and domestic deception. We provide timestamped photo and video evidence, detailed activity logs, and reports built for Florida divorce and custody proceedings.
Corporate & Due Diligence Investigations
Pre-employment screening, executive background checks, internal fraud investigations, and corporate due diligence. We dig past public records to surface hidden liabilities, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and credential discrepancies that standard checks miss.
Insurance Fraud & Claim Investigations
Claim fraud surveillance for auto, health, property, life, workers’ compensation, and disability cases. We work with carriers and self-insured employers across Florida to verify or refute suspicious claims with documented field evidence.
Personal Injury Investigations
Vehicle accidents, wrongful death, negligent security, and premise liability. Our team builds the factual foundation Florida personal injury attorneys need — scene reconstruction, witness interviews, prior-incident research, and surveillance of claimants.
Criminal Defense Investigations
State and federal criminal defense support. Hundreds of cases handled, including high-profile matters. We locate witnesses, develop alternative theories, verify alibis, and produce the investigative work product Florida defense attorneys rely on at trial.
Background Checks
Comprehensive background investigations covering criminal history, civil litigation, employment verification, education credentials, professional licensing, financial signals, and public-records research across all Florida jurisdictions.
Asset Searches & Skip Tracing
Locate hidden bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, business interests, and other assets for collections, divorce, and judgment recovery. We also trace evasive defendants and persons-of-interest who have gone off the grid.
Process Service
Advanced process service for difficult-to-serve defendants — including subjects in gated communities, behind corporate gatekeepers, or actively evading service.
Brand Security
Discreet, plainclothes reputation and social-risk protection for high-profile individuals at events and in private settings. Not armed security — strategic incognito oversight.
Service Areas Throughout Florida
We are based in Coral Gables and operate statewide. The cities and counties below represent our most active service regions, but we accept cases anywhere in Florida.
South Florida
Miami-Dade County: Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Doral, Hialeah, Aventura, Homestead, Kendall, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne. View Miami PI services →
Broward County: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Davie, Plantation, Weston.
Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Wellington.
Monroe County: Key West, Marathon, Key Largo, and the Florida Keys.
Central Florida
Orange County: Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka.
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Plant City.
Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo.
Polk, Seminole, Osceola, Lake counties.
North Florida
Duval County: Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach.
Leon County: Tallahassee.
Alachua County: Gainesville.
Escambia County: Pensacola.
Southwest & Treasure Coast
Collier & Lee Counties: Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral.
Sarasota & Manatee Counties: Sarasota, Bradenton.
Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin Counties: Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Stuart.
Why Choose Miami Private Investigations
Licensed and Compliant
FDACS License A 1800135. Every investigator on our team is licensed under Florida Statute 493, fully insured, and trained in evidence handling that meets Florida court admissibility standards. License verification is publicly available through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Real Investigative Experience
Our team is composed of former law enforcement officers, military veterans, and career investigators. Founder Taylor Wasser brings a background in law enforcement and military operations to every case. We don’t subcontract sensitive work to third parties — your case stays with our agency from intake to final report.
Track Record That Holds Up in Court
Hundreds of state and federal criminal defense investigations. Civil and personal injury work for major Florida plaintiff firms. Corporate matters for businesses ranging from small operators to multinational entities. Read what Florida attorneys say in our testimonials.
Bilingual Service (English & Spanish)
Florida is a bilingual state. So is our agency. Cases involving Spanish-speaking witnesses, subjects, or clients are handled natively, without translation gaps that can damage evidence quality. Visite nuestra página en español: investigacionesprivadasmiami.com.
Discretion Is the Standard
Every case is protected by client-investigator privilege. Communications, evidence, and reports are shared only with you or your designated counsel. We’ve built the agency on the kind of discretion that high-profile clients, attorneys, and corporations require.
How Much Does a Florida Private Investigator Cost?
Private investigator rates in Florida typically range from $75–$150 per hour for standard surveillance and domestic cases, and $150–$350 per hour for specialized work — digital forensics, complex corporate fraud, expert-witness investigations.
We offer two billing structures depending on the case:
- Flat-rate packages — Best for defined-scope work like background checks, asset searches, or single-day surveillance.
- Hourly billing — Best for open-ended investigations where scope evolves with what we find.
Every consultation is free. We assess your case, recommend the right approach, and quote transparent pricing up front — no retainers we won’t earn, no surprise charges. Request your free consultation.
Our Investigation Process
- Free Consultation — Confidential intake call with a licensed Florida PI. We listen, ask the right questions, and identify what’s actually achievable in your case.
- Strategy & Quote — Custom investigation plan with defined objectives, timeline, deliverables, and transparent pricing.
- Field Investigation — Surveillance, interviews, database research, and evidence collection by our licensed investigators. You receive progress updates throughout.
- Final Report — Court-ready written report with documented evidence — photos, video, logs, and supporting materials. We’re available to testify if your case requires it.
Is It Legal to Hire a Private Investigator in Florida?
Yes. Hiring a licensed Florida private investigator is fully legal under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which regulates private investigative, security, and recovery services. The statute requires PIs to be licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), to maintain insurance, and to operate within defined legal boundaries.
What a licensed Florida PI can do:
- Conduct surveillance in public spaces
- Run background checks and public-records research
- Locate persons, witnesses, and assets
- Interview witnesses and gather statements
- Provide evidence for civil, criminal, and family-court matters
What a licensed Florida PI cannot do:
- Trespass on private property
- Wiretap or intercept private communications without consent
- Impersonate law enforcement
- Make arrests (PIs have no police authority)
- Access protected records without legal authorization
Always verify your investigator’s license. You can check any Florida PI’s status directly on the FDACS license verification page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a Florida private investigator is licensed?
Use the FDACS public license search at fdacs.gov. Search by license number or business name. Our license is A 1800135. Any legitimate Florida PI agency will display their license number publicly — if you can’t find it, that’s a red flag.
How long does an investigation in Florida typically take?
It depends entirely on case type. A standard background check or single-day surveillance can complete in 24–72 hours. Infidelity investigations typically run 1–3 weeks. Complex fraud, missing-person, or corporate cases can take several weeks to several months. We provide an estimated timeline at consultation and update you throughout.
Can a Florida PI’s findings be used in court?
Yes — when collected legally and documented properly. Our reports, photos, video, and chain-of-custody documentation are prepared to Florida court standards. Our investigators are also available to provide testimony when required.
Will my case be confidential?
Absolutely. All client communications and case materials are protected by client-investigator privilege under Florida law and our internal protocols. Information is shared only with you or your designated attorney.
Do you handle cases outside South Florida?
Yes. We accept cases throughout all 67 Florida counties. Travel logistics are built into the case plan up front so there are no surprises.
What information do I need to start?
Less than you’d think. A name, a basic description of the situation, and any documentation you already have is enough to begin a consultation. We guide you through the rest.
Contact a Florida Private Investigator Today
Every case starts with a confidential, no-obligation consultation. Call 305-686-7826, email admin@miamiprivateinvestigations.com, or submit our secure contact form. A licensed Florida investigator will respond personally — usually within the same business day.
Miami Private Investigations
4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 470
Coral Gables, FL 33146
FDACS License A 1800135
Serving all of Florida