{"id":280,"date":"2026-03-10T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:20:40","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"280\" class=\"elementor elementor-280\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e14d35 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e14d35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9b5cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca9b5cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Questions About Hiring a Private Investigator in California\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96d285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e96d285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tServing Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Northern California\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747ff20 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"747ff20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:(916)%20936-7773\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31\" height=\"33\" viewBox=\"0 0 31 33\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M28.4168 23.2651V27.3901C28.4183 27.7731 28.3446 28.1521 28.2005 28.503C28.0564 28.8539 27.845 29.1688 27.5799 29.4277C27.3149 29.6866 27.0019 29.8837 26.6611 30.0064C26.3204 30.129 25.9593 30.1746 25.601 30.1401C21.6263 29.6804 17.8084 28.2346 14.4539 25.9189C11.333 23.8078 8.68707 20.9911 6.70393 17.6689C4.52098 14.0818 3.16249 9.99775 2.73851 5.74763C2.70623 5.3674 2.74868 4.98418 2.86316 4.62237C2.97763 4.26056 3.16162 3.92808 3.40342 3.64611C3.64521 3.36414 3.93951 3.13886 4.26757 2.9846C4.59564 2.83034 4.95028 2.75049 5.30893 2.75013H9.18393C9.81078 2.74357 10.4185 2.97987 10.8938 3.41499C11.3691 3.85012 11.6795 4.45437 11.7673 5.11513C11.9308 6.43522 12.2341 7.73138 12.6714 8.97888C12.8452 9.47103 12.8828 10.0059 12.7798 10.5201C12.6768 11.0343 12.4375 11.5063 12.0902 11.8801L10.4498 13.6264C12.2885 17.0688 14.966 19.919 18.1998 21.8764L19.8402 20.1301C20.1914 19.7604 20.6348 19.5057 21.1178 19.396C21.6008 19.2863 22.1033 19.3264 22.5656 19.5114C23.7375 19.9769 24.9551 20.2998 26.1952 20.4739C26.8226 20.5681 27.3957 20.9045 27.8053 21.4192C28.2149 21.9338 28.4326 22.5908 28.4168 23.2651Z\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call for a free confidential consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2af20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e2af20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-877f459 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"877f459\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2a75e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2a75e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Clear Answers Before You Hire a Private Investigator<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2248c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2248c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re considering working with a private investigator, it&#8217;s normal to have questions. And when your situation involves sensitive personal, legal, or business concerns, you want better clarity about the investigation service you hire.<\/p><p>At Bonnington PI, based in Sacramento, CA, we uphold the highest standards of transparency, legality, and professionalism in everything we do.<\/p><p>Below you&#8217;ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions, covering licensing, confidentiality, background checks, and what to expect from the investigation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8cb93 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bd8cb93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Consultation Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6978a9d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6978a9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6cb14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f6cb14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-282\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-923497448-2880w.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b62f75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b62f75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688c4c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"688c4c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34c58f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d34c58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Licensing &amp; Legal Requirements in California<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5da8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4d5da8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8110\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8110\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a Private Investigator Operate Without a License in California? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8110\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ae1f46 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ae1f46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51063ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51063ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. In California, all private investigators must be licensed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). If someone is operating without a license, it&#8217;s illegal, and they can face criminal charges and civil penalties.<\/p><p>Always verify a PI\u2019s license at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsis.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bsis.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8111\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8111\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Are the Requirements to Become a Licensed Private Investigator? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8111\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8af02a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8af02a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f86357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f86357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To qualify for a PI license in California, a person must meet these state requirements.<\/p><ul><li>They should be at least 18 years old.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They need to clear a criminal background check (CA DOJ + FBI).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to complete 6,000 hours of verified investigative experience. Some degrees in criminal justice, law, or police science may count toward this total.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also need to pass a two-hour written exam.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must submit a complete application and pay all required fees to BSIS.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Licensing confirms that a private investigator is both legally authorized and professionally trained to conduct investigations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8112\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8112\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Can I Verify a Private Investigator's License? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8112\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0a1ec3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0a1ec3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6529a59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6529a59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should go to the official California BSIS website, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsis.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bsis.ca.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then search by license number or business name to verify the PI\u2019s legal status and qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-845625f elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"845625f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:(916)%20936-7773\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31\" height=\"33\" viewBox=\"0 0 31 33\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M28.4168 23.2651V27.3901C28.4183 27.7731 28.3446 28.1521 28.2005 28.503C28.0564 28.8539 27.845 29.1688 27.5799 29.4277C27.3149 29.6866 27.0019 29.8837 26.6611 30.0064C26.3204 30.129 25.9593 30.1746 25.601 30.1401C21.6263 29.6804 17.8084 28.2346 14.4539 25.9189C11.333 23.8078 8.68707 20.9911 6.70393 17.6689C4.52098 14.0818 3.16249 9.99775 2.73851 5.74763C2.70623 5.3674 2.74868 4.98418 2.86316 4.62237C2.97763 4.26056 3.16162 3.92808 3.40342 3.64611C3.64521 3.36414 3.93951 3.13886 4.26757 2.9846C4.59564 2.83034 4.95028 2.75049 5.30893 2.75013H9.18393C9.81078 2.74357 10.4185 2.97987 10.8938 3.41499C11.3691 3.85012 11.6795 4.45437 11.7673 5.11513C11.9308 6.43522 12.2341 7.73138 12.6714 8.97888C12.8452 9.47103 12.8828 10.0059 12.7798 10.5201C12.6768 11.0343 12.4375 11.5063 12.0902 11.8801L10.4498 13.6264C12.2885 17.0688 14.966 19.919 18.1998 21.8764L19.8402 20.1301C20.1914 19.7604 20.6348 19.5057 21.1178 19.396C21.6008 19.2863 22.1033 19.3264 22.5656 19.5114C23.7375 19.9769 24.9551 20.2998 26.1952 20.4739C26.8226 20.5681 27.3957 20.9045 27.8053 21.4192C28.2149 21.9338 28.4326 22.5908 28.4168 23.2651Z\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call today for a free consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d90ec0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d90ec0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0641fd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0641fd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rectangle-371.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-254\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rectangle-371.png 582w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/bonningtonpi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rectangle-371-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba050de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba050de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1cadba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1cadba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdad825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdad825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strict Privacy &amp; Legal Compliance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b9072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"53b9072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8770\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8770\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do Private Investigators and Clients Have Attorney-Client Privilege? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-341bb0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"341bb0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a983740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a983740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. While all communication with Bonnington PI is handled confidentially and with care, PIs are not generally protected by the attorney-client privilege.<\/p><p>However, you can have this privilege under a few conditions.<\/p><ul><li>If you hire a PI directly by your attorney, their work may be protected under the attorney work-product doctrine. This means some investigative materials may not have to be shared during a lawsuit.<\/li><li>If a client admits a crime, a PI is not legally bound to report it. However, they may choose to do so depending on the situation.<\/li><li>If a client attempts to use the investigation for illegal activity or to mislead someone, the PI will immediately stop working on the case.<\/li><\/ul><p>Note &#8211; If your case involves active litigation, hire Bonnington PI through your attorney for the highest level of legal protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d2596 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8d2596\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f56d00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f56d00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real Results<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f1620 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"29f1620\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4390\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4390\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can You Guarantee the Results? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4390\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ca2ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05ca2ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d37a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d37a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. A professional investigator should never guarantee results because investigations depend on several factors, like subject behavior, accuracy, and availability of information, surveillance conditions, and legal access to data.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Bonnington PI, we guarantee &#8211;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal and honest investigative practices<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thorough documentation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect for your privacy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear and trustworthy reports<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if no wrongdoing 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7880\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7880\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can You Get the Same Results From an Online Background Check? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7880\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a204090 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a204090\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698faa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"698faa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Internet searches may provide surface-level details, but they lack accuracy, depth, and legality. That&#8217;s because many online tools pull outdated or unverifiable data.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, professional investigations go deeper. A licensed private investigator uses verified databases, court records, and legal methods to gather reliable and up-to-date facts. The information is properly documented and can often be used in court.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why Are Professional Background Checks Better? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-594dee6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"594dee6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba43b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba43b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensed private investigators can have access to a lot of information that online apps may not provide.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verified databases that are not open to the public<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal &amp; civil court records<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property ownership and asset searches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment &amp; education verification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alias &amp; identity checks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court-admissible documentation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At\u00a0 Bonnington PI, we deliver clear, reliable reports according to your needs. Whether you need information for hiring someone, legal cases, tenant screening, or personal safety, we can provide it all.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Common Myths About Internet Background Checks <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm292 116V256h70.9c10.7 0 16.1-13 8.5-20.5L264.5 121.2c-4.7-4.7-12.2-4.7-16.9 0l-115 114.3c-7.6 7.6-2.2 20.5 8.5 20.5H212v116c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h64c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e906a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e906a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d75b442 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d75b442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google shows everything I need to know.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-left: 20px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not always. Most criminal and court records are not even indexed by search engines.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If it\u2019s not available online, it doesn\u2019t exist.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-left: 20px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, important records may not be present online. They can only be found in licensed, subscription-only databases or through field investigation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free background sites are accurate.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-left: 20px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free background checking sites may not be accurate. They usually pull incomplete or incorrect data and may violate privacy laws.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I can use online information in court.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-left: 20px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can if it&#8217;s legally obtained. Only verified evidence from a licensed PI can stand up in court.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"5\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Social media tells the whole story.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-left: 20px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often control what they show online and hide what they don\u2019t want others to see, so you can\u2019t know about their real side. 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