Nationwide Private Investigation Services
Do You Provide Private Investigation Services Nationwide?
Redbeard provides remote investigative services nationwide and coordinates properly licensed local investigative support when physical fieldwork is required. We do not claim to be personally licensed in all fifty states — no single firm legitimately is — but we can begin most cases immediately from Florida and bring in vetted, properly licensed local investigators for the portions of a case that must be performed in person.
This page explains, honestly, what “nationwide” means in practice: which services we deliver directly and remotely, which require local licensed fieldwork, and how we keep quality and legal compliance consistent across every case regardless of where it happens.
Who This Page Is For
This page is for clients located outside Florida, or with a matter that spans multiple states, who want a clear-eyed explanation of how a Florida-based licensed firm can still deliver a legitimate, coordinated investigation nationwide.
How Nationwide Investigations Actually Work
Private investigator licensing is regulated state by state. A firm that claims blanket authority everywhere is telling you something that is not legally accurate — here is how legitimate nationwide coverage actually works.
- Remote-Capable Core Team
OSINT, records research, digital forensics, and report preparation are performed directly by our licensed team.
- Licensed Local Coordination
Fieldwork such as surveillance or in-person interviews is coordinated with properly licensed investigators in that state.
- Consistent Quality Control
Every case is scoped, reviewed, and reported through Redbeard, regardless of who performs fieldwork on the ground.
- Single Point of Contact
You work with one team throughout, even when local support is involved behind the scenes.
- Honest Jurisdictional Scope
We explain plainly what can be done directly and what requires local licensed support — before you commit.
- Florida-Licensed Foundation
Corporate offices Orlando and Naples.
Services We Deliver Directly, Remotely, Nationwide
A significant portion of modern investigative work does not require anyone to be physically present, and these services are performed directly by Redbeard’s own licensed team regardless of where the client is located:
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and digital footprint analysis
- Identity verification and background research
- Online dating and romance scam investigations
- Cyber investigations, including hacking and unauthorized access matters
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain wallet tracing
- Records research, due diligence, and report preparation
These cases can typically begin the same day, since they do not depend on coordinating an investigator’s travel or local licensing in another state.
Services That Require Local Licensed Fieldwork
Other services legally require a licensed investigator physically present in the state where the work occurs:
- Physical surveillance of a person, vehicle, or location
- In-person interviews and witness contact
- Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) bug sweeps of a physical space
- Process-related fieldwork and on-site evidence documentation
For these services, we coordinate with properly licensed local investigators in the relevant state, rather than sending our own team to perform fieldwork where it is not legally authorized to operate.
How We Coordinate Licensed Local Support
When a case requires in-person work outside Florida, we identify and work with investigators who hold an active license in that state, brief them on the specific scope and standards for your case, and review their findings before they reach you. You are not handed off to a stranger; Redbeard remains the point of contact managing the engagement from intake to final report.
Who Authors Your Report
Regardless of who performs fieldwork on the ground, your final report is prepared and issued by Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations. Local fieldwork findings are reviewed against the scope of your case before being incorporated, so the documentation you receive is consistent no matter how many people touched the case.
Jurisdictional Limitations You Should Understand
There is no such thing as a single, nationwide private investigator license — licensing is granted and regulated state by state, and a firm operating fieldwork in a state where it is not licensed is acting outside the law. We are transparent about this rather than glossing over it: our own licensed capacity is grounded in Florida, our remote and digital work can generally proceed regardless of your location, and any required fieldwork elsewhere is performed by properly licensed local investigators under our coordination, not by us personally crossing state lines to conduct surveillance.
Typical Nationwide Engagements
Clients outside Florida typically come to us for cyber and OSINT investigations, online dating and romance scam cases, cryptocurrency tracing, background and due diligence research, and litigation support that is primarily records- and evidence-based. When a case also needs boots-on-the-ground work — surveillance in another state, for example — we scope that portion separately and explain exactly how local coordination will work before you commit.
How This Looks in Practice
A client in another state who suspects a partner met online is misrepresenting who they are can generally have that concern researched entirely through remote OSINT and identity verification work, without anyone traveling. A business evaluating a potential partner or vendor headquartered outside Florida can typically have that due diligence handled the same way. By contrast, a family law matter in another state that calls for documented surveillance of a specific person’s movements requires an investigator licensed in that state — work we scope and coordinate rather than attempt to perform ourselves from a distance. Explaining which category your situation falls into is one of the first things we do in a consultation.
How Quality Stays Consistent Across States
Coordinating with local investigators only works if the standards do not slip once a case leaves Florida. Before we bring in a local investigator, we confirm their license is active and in good standing, brief them in writing on exactly what your case requires, and set clear expectations for documentation — timestamps, methodology, and chain of custody where evidence may be involved. When their work comes back, it is reviewed against that original scope before it becomes part of your report, not simply forwarded to you as received.
What Nationwide Coordination Means for Cost and Timeline
Cases that stay entirely within our remote capabilities — OSINT, cyber, cryptocurrency tracing, records research — typically move quickly, since there is no travel or third-party scheduling involved. Cases requiring local fieldwork in another state take a bit more coordination up front: identifying the right local investigator, briefing them, and aligning schedules. We factor this into the estimate and timeline we provide during your consultation, so there are no surprises once work is underway.
What We Will Tell You Honestly
If your case falls entirely within our remote capabilities, we will say so, and you will not pay for unnecessary local coordination. If it genuinely requires fieldwork in a state where we do not have an established local relationship, we will tell you that too, rather than quietly performing work we are not licensed to perform ourselves. Nationwide coverage, done honestly, means matching the right resource to the right part of your case — not claiming a single team can be everywhere at once. If we are not the right fit for a portion of your case, we would rather say so during the consultation than after a retainer has changed hands.
Why Work With a Florida-Based Firm for a Nationwide Case
Clients choose Redbeard for nationwide and multi-state matters because we are direct about what we can and cannot do ourselves, and because our digital and remote capabilities — OSINT, cyber investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, and report preparation — cover a large share of what modern investigations actually require, without waiting on travel or local coordination. For matters that are entirely Florida-based, see our Florida private investigator services page.
Talk to Us in Confidence
If your case spans more than one state, or you are located outside Florida, contact Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations at (888) 564-8300 or email contact@redbeardpi.com. We will explain plainly what can be handled directly and what will require local coordination before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What investigative work can you do for me if I'm not in Florida?
Remote and digital services — OSINT research, identity verification, cyber investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, and online dating investigations — can generally proceed regardless of your location, often starting the same day.
Who actually performs surveillance or fieldwork outside Florida?
We coordinate with properly licensed local investigators in the relevant state, brief them on your case, and review their findings before they are incorporated into your report.
Who prepares my final report if local investigators are involved?
Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations prepares and issues your final report, reviewing any local fieldwork findings against the scope of your case first.
How do I get started with a multi-state or nationwide case?
Call (888) 564-8300 or email contact@redbeardpi.com for a confidential consultation. We will explain what can be handled directly and what requires local coordination before work begins.
Discuss a Multi-State or Nationwide Case
Redbeard provides remote investigative services nationwide and coordinates properly licensed local investigative support when physical fieldwork is required, so your case is handled lawfully wherever it leads. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your situation and what a realistic approach looks like.
What is the cost? | how does it work?
At Redbeard Intelligence & Investigations, we offer upfront, transparent pricing that reflects the specific details and complexity of each case. Instead of vague estimates or hidden charges, we provide clear, upfront pricing tailored to your investigation’s unique requirements—without unexpected fees, hidden costs, or additional unexpected expenses. Our goal is to offer efficient, high-quality investigative and intelligence solutions with transparency and peace of mind.
To begin an investigation, intelligence operation, or technical security assessment, the first step is a confidential consultation via phone or email with one of our experienced professionals. During this initial discussion, we will gather key details about your situation to determine the most effective strategy tailored to your needs. Whether you require private investigative services, intelligence gathering, or technical security solutions, our team will develop a customized plan designed to achieve your objectives. Based on the specific requirements of your case, we will then provide a transparent price quote and/or invoice for the cost of the services needed. Throughout the process, we ensure clear and consistent communication, keeping you informed of any significant developments. Upon completion, you will receive a comprehensive written report detailing our findings, along with any supporting evidence such as photos, video documentation, or technical security assessments.
Helpful Guides
Contact us through phone or email for an initial discussion and provide key details about your needs.
Based on the specific requirements of your case, you'll will receive a flat-rate price quote and invoice for the cost of the services needed.
With pricing and mutual terms accepted, payment will be collected for the predetermined costs, and you'll officially become our client.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed of any significant developments. Upon completion, you will receive a written report detailing our findings, along with any supporting evidence or documentation.
