Kentucky Private Investigator Practice Test

What must a licensee notify the board of within 30 days?

1. Material changes in information

2. Change in business address

3. New clients

4. All staff changes

The correct answer is: Material changes in information

A licensee is required to notify the board of material changes in their information within a specified period, which is typically 30 days. This requirement ensures that the board maintains up-to-date and accurate records regarding licensed private investigators. Material changes can include significant alterations in personal information, such as legal name changes, or changes in the status of the licensee that could affect their professional conduct and standing. The other options focus on specific situations that, while important, might not encompass the broader category of "material changes" as defined by regulations. For example, while notifying a change in business address is crucial for correspondence, it falls under a more specific requirement. Reporting new clients or staff changes, although relevant to business operations, do not typically fall under the formal requirement of notifying the board about material changes in a licensee's professional status or qualifications. Therefore, option A encompasses a wider range of necessary updates that the board needs to be aware of for regulatory compliance and oversight.