A polygraph examiner is any person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify truth of statements through instrumentation or by means of a mechanical device. The device used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements must record visually, permanently, and simultaneously a person's cardiovascular pattern, respiratory or breathing pattern, electro dermal or galvanic skin response pattern as a minimum. The use of devices not meeting the above requirements is prohibited by law.

License Requirements

• Be at least twenty-one years of age
• A citizen of the United States
• Of good moral character
• Free of conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
• Meet education and experience requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a school of polygraph approved by the American Polygraph Association or the Board and one of the following:

• Education:
  • BA degree from accredited college or university
    (OR)
  • Two years of college AND immediately preceding application submission have been actively engaged in one of the following:
    • Five years criminal
      (OR)
    • Counterintelligence
      (OR)
    • Private investigative work
• Be of Good Moral Character
• Citizen of United States
• Not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.

Examination Requirements

Examination scheduled and administered by the Board approximately every six months.

Application and Fees

Contact Licensing Board for information on application, registration, examination, renewal, or fees.

Renewal Requirements

Effective with 2009 renewals, each license must renew by December 31st, and will be issued a two (2) year license.  Click Here for a schedule of fees.

Continuing Education Requirements

Twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year in 2009.  Once you have been issued a two (2) year license twenty four (24) hours of continuing education will be required prior to renewal.