Licensed Private Investigator Services in Florida | Kyles Investigation
Florida is one of the most fraud-prone states in the country — and one of the most complex to investigate in. Kyles Investigation provides professional private investigator services throughout Florida, including background checks, infidelity investigations, hidden asset discovery, romance scam verification, skip tracing, and nanny and tenant screening. Every case is handled with discretion, documented for legal use, and conducted strictly within Florida law.
Why Floridians Hire a Private Investigator
Florida consistently ranks among the top states in the nation for fraud, identity theft, and financial crime. The FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network regularly places Florida in the top three states for per-capita fraud losses. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are major hubs for romance scams, real estate fraud, Medicare and insurance fraud, and investment schemes. Florida’s large retiree population and seasonal residents are disproportionately targeted by scammers who exploit loneliness, financial vulnerability, and unfamiliarity with digital threats.
Florida is an equitable distribution state — not community property — meaning marital assets are divided based on fairness rather than a strict 50/50 split. This makes documented evidence of hidden assets, dissipated funds, and financial misconduct during a marriage critically important in divorce proceedings. What your attorney can prove directly affects your settlement. Kyles Investigation provides the documented facts that make the difference.
Our Florida Investigation Services
Background Checks & Identity Verification in Florida
Florida’s public record system is among the most accessible in the country under the Florida Sunshine Law — but navigating it effectively requires professional tools. Our Florida background checks pull from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) criminal database, statewide court records across all 67 counties, civil litigation history, sex offender registry (FSOR), property records, and multi-state address verification. We search across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Duval, and all other Florida counties.
Florida’s high population turnover — snowbirds, seasonal workers, retirees, and new residents from all 50 states — means people frequently have records in multiple states. Our multi-state cross-referencing catches what single-state searches miss.
Infidelity & Relationship Investigations in Florida
Florida is an equitable distribution state, and while adultery itself doesn’t automatically change asset division, evidence of a spouse spending marital funds on an affair partner can absolutely impact your settlement. Florida courts can consider the dissipation of marital assets — money spent on a third party during the marriage — when determining what’s fair. Documented proof from a professional investigator can shift the outcome significantly.
Kyles Investigation conducts discreet infidelity investigations in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout Florida. Our reports are structured for attorney and court use, produced through lawful investigative methods, and delivered with complete confidentiality from intake to delivery.
Hidden Asset & Financial Investigations in Florida
Florida’s real estate market, tourism economy, and offshore banking proximity make it a hotbed for hidden asset schemes. In high-net-worth divorces — particularly in Miami, Palm Beach, Naples, and the Tampa Bay area — spouses routinely attempt to conceal income through rental properties, LLCs, offshore accounts, and business interests. We conduct in-depth financial research using Florida property records, Division of Corporations business filings, UCC lien searches, court judgments, and professional data aggregation to surface what’s being hidden.
We also assist creditors, attorneys, and business litigants with pre-litigation asset searches and judgment debtor investigations throughout Florida.
Romance & Employment Scam Investigations in Florida
Florida is one of the top states in the country for romance scam losses, driven by a large retiree population and high rates of online dating activity. Scammers target widows, widowers, and recently divorced individuals with elaborate personas — fake military officers, offshore engineers, wealthy travelers — designed to build emotional attachment before the financial requests start. Florida’s IC3 reports consistently show millions in losses annually from romance fraud alone.
If you’re in an online relationship and something feels off — inconsistent stories, refusals to video chat, requests for wire transfers or gift cards — contact us before you send anything. Our scam investigations verify identities, cross-reference details against public records and known fraud patterns, and give you a clear answer on whether the person is real. We also investigate employment scams, work-from-home fraud, and fake investment opportunities targeting Floridians.
Nanny & Tenant Background Checks in Florida
Florida’s rental market — especially in South Florida, Orlando, and Tampa — moves fast, and competitive conditions push landlords to approve tenants without proper screening. That’s a costly mistake in a state where evictions can take 4–6 weeks even with a clean case. Our Florida tenant background checks include eviction history across all 67 counties, criminal records, identity verification, prior address history, and landlord reference cross-checks — giving you the full picture before you sign.
For families hiring nannies, au pairs, eldercare workers, or household staff, our background checks include criminal court records across Florida counties, sex offender registry verification, identity confirmation, and prior employment history review. Florida’s large childcare industry doesn’t cover all private employment situations — professional verification fills that gap.
Skip Tracing & Locate a Person in Florida
Florida’s massive, mobile population — snowbirds, seasonal residents, undocumented individuals, and frequent movers — makes skip tracing a specialized skill here. People disappear between counties, cross state lines to Georgia or Alabama, or simply go off-grid in rural central or north Florida. Kyles Investigation uses professional data aggregation, public records research, and multi-source investigative techniques to locate individuals across all 67 Florida counties, with results typically delivered within 24–72 hours.
Mistaken Identity & False Record Investigations in Florida
Florida’s large immigrant population and extremely common surnames — both English and Spanish — mean identity mix-ups in background reporting are frequent and costly. A criminal record that isn’t yours can block employment, housing, and professional licensing. We document identity discrepancies, cross-reference records against verified personal identifiers, and prepare corrective documentation for agencies and courts.
Cities & Counties We Serve in Florida
Kyles Investigation serves clients across all of Florida. We actively serve Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Hialeah, Cape Coral, Port St. Lucie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Gainesville, Coral Springs, Clearwater, Palm Bay, West Palm Beach, Lakeland, and Pompano Beach — plus all surrounding counties statewide. Our services are delivered through professional investigative research, so no matter where you are in Florida, we can help.
Florida-Specific Investigation Considerations
Florida operates under the Florida Sunshine Law (Ch. 119), one of the most open public records laws in the country — which benefits investigators but also means anyone can access information about you. Florida’s PI licensing is governed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and all investigators must hold a valid Class C license. Kyles Investigation handles all Florida cases using fully lawful methods compliant with Florida Statutes Chapter 493.
Florida is an equitable distribution state in divorce, meaning courts divide assets based on fairness rather than a strict split. This makes thorough financial documentation critical in contested divorces — particularly in high-asset cases involving real estate, businesses, and investment portfolios common in South Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions — Florida Private Investigator
Does Florida require private investigators to be licensed?
Yes. Florida requires a Class C Private Investigator license issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Kyles Investigation handles all Florida cases using lawful, compliant investigative methods. Clients do not need a license — you simply hire a qualified firm.
Is Florida a community property state?
No. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly — not necessarily equally. Courts consider factors including income, contribution, and misconduct. Hidden assets and dissipated marital funds can directly affect what’s considered “fair,” making professional documentation critical in Florida divorces.
How much does a private investigator cost in Florida?
Costs depend on case type and scope. Background checks and skip tracing are typically flat-rate. Infidelity, asset, and scam investigations are scoped based on your specific situation. Submit your case and we’ll give you a clear, upfront quote with no surprises.
Can a PI conduct surveillance in Florida?
Yes — in public spaces, lawful surveillance is permitted. Recording inside private residences without consent violates Florida’s wiretapping statute (Florida Statute §934). Kyles Investigation conducts all surveillance strictly within Florida law to ensure evidence is legally obtained and admissible.
Start Your Confidential Florida Investigation Today
Whether you’re dealing with a cheating spouse in Miami, a fraudulent tenant in Orlando, a romance scammer targeting your retirement savings in Tampa, or a business partner whose story doesn’t check out in Jacksonville — Kyles Investigation delivers real, documented answers. We don’t speculate. We investigate. And we give you facts you can act on.
Florida’s fraud rate is high. Your risk of waiting is higher. Submit your case now and let’s get to work.