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Latest Guides
Cost Guide · November 2026
How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost in New York?
Typical rates, how investigators bill, what drives the price, New York sales tax and how to get the most from your budget.
Legal Guide · November 2026
What a Private Investigator Can and Cannot Do in New York
Surveillance, records, recordings, hacking and pretexting: where the legal lines are, and why they matter to your case.
Hiring Guide · November 2026
How to Hire a Private Investigator in New York
How to check a state license, what to ask, how billing works and the red flags to watch for before you sign.
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