New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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Can a private fingerprinting service be used for a New York Private Investigator license application?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Yes, but with additional verification

  4. Yes, if no other option is available

The correct answer is: No

A private fingerprinting service cannot be used for a New York Private Investigator license application, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services website. This is because the fingerprints must be taken and submitted by the New York State Department of Financial Services or a company approved by them. Option A and D are incorrect because they contradict the official requirements set by the state. Option C may seem like a possible answer because it mentions "additional verification," but this would still not satisfy the specific requirement of the fingerprints being taken by an approved entity. Therefore, option B is the most accurate and appropriate answer.