Application For Membership
Print out this application and please read it carefully.
Type or print all answers in full. Use additional pages if needed.

Mail completed application to:
MAPI Membership Committee
PO Box is 8069
St. Louis, MO 63156-3008

Instructions: Application must be accompanied by two professional letters of reference from individuals who qualify and are cognizant of the applicant’s investigative background. Also a money order, bank draft or check in the amount appropriate for the membership classification for which you are applying. Check your appropriate class of membership desired.

Regular Membership Voting privileges. This membership class is open to all investigators who are licensed by the State of Missouri (or local authority if no state licensing in place) in which they practice. To qualify, an applicant must have a minimum of two years of verifiable investigation experience in one or more of the following categories:
(A) Formal governmental, criminal/defense, or civil investigations. (B) A staff investigator with a law firm or public or private entity. (C) As a private investigator duly licensed by any other state in which their business offices are located.
$100.00 membership fee + $25 application fee= $125.00 total

Associate Membership No voting privileges. This membership class is open to all individuals who perform operations similar to private investigations solely within corporate, government or legal fields. Associate members may also include administrative staff of these above three organization(s), and retired investigators.
$75.00 membership fee + $25 application fee=$100.00 total

Affiliate Membership No voting privileges. This membership class is open to all investigators or retired investigators, residing outside the State of Missouri, but who meet their state’s criteria equal to or similar to the above descriptions for regular or associate memberships.
$50.00 membership fee + $25 application fee=$75.00 total

Student Membership No voting privileges. This membership class is open to all individuals who are enrolled in a field of study relating to or supportive of private investigation or the judicial system.
$30.00 membership fee +$10 application fee= $40.00 total

Full name of applicant________________________________________ U.S. Citizen? Y / N
If “NO,” Provide a copy of documents authorizing you to legally reside and work in the United States.
Birthplace____________________Date of Birth_____________SSN____________________
City, State & County of current Residence:__________________________________________________
Agency/Business Name:_______________________________________________________
List all States/Counties applicant has resided in:_________________________________________________________________________

Physical Business Address(include county)
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Mailing Address (if different)
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Business Telephone___________________Fax_______________E-Mail________________
Website address_____________________________________________________________
Other telephone numbers (mobile, pager, etc.)____________________________________
If Corporation, LLC or Partnership, list names and titles of partners, officers, directors
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Date agency established:______________Date applicant joined agency:______________
Your position with agency:____________________Time in this position:_______________
Number of years actively engaged in this profession (full/Part-time)___________________
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Have you ever served in the military? Y / N If yes, list branch, dates of service and type of discharge. Provide copy of DD Form 214. (If other than "honorable" please explain on a separate sheet.)
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Is agency/Business subject to licensing regulations in Missouri or any other state? Y / N If yes, list full name and address of licensing authority(ites):____________________________________________________
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License Number:________________Date Issued:__________Expiration Date__________
Have you or the agency/business ever been denied a license, had it suspended or revoked? Y / N: If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper.
As an applicant member, have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere in any criminal proceeding? Y / N: If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper.
Are you bonded and/or insured? Y / N If yes, please include a copy of your current Certificate of Insurance and/or Proof of Bond to application address. (Information Purposes Only -Not require for Membership)
Type of work handled: _______________________________________________________
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Specialties_________________________________________________________________
Do you perform investigative services in full time capacity? Y/N: Part-time Y/N: Maintain a full-time office? Y / N: Do you have a branch office? Y / N: If yes, list branch locations address(s) managers and telephone numbers on separate sheet.
List professional organizations in which you now hold membership: Include full name, address and telephone number of organization, how long you have been a member and office/position (s) you have held.
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Attach any other information (resume, certificate of training, etc.) that will assist in determining your qualifications for membership.

If accepted into membership, do you agree to abide by the by-laws and Code of Ethics of the MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, INC? Y/ N
If yes, please sign here___________________________________________

Review the attached Code of Ethics of the MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, INC., and submit the signed Ethics approval form (page three) to the Association Post Office Box, along with your application.
Note: All applicants for membership must meet all requirements for the sought membership classification, and in the case of a manager, branch manager, or other representative, the principal of such agency must be a member in good standing. Furthermore, probationary membership is granted upon receipt of application and fees, and shall remain such until application is approved or disapproved by the Board of Directors. You may attend any meeting of the association and will receive the newsletter, but will have no voice, voting privileges or serve on any committees

WAIVER
I give full consent to the MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, INC., its officers, regular members, and/or their agents to investigate thoroughly the information from my application and inquire into my reputation, character and fitness for membership in MAPI. I hereby release the above-named organization, its officers, members and/or agents from all liability, claims, injuries (implied or actual) in matters emanating from such investigation; including denial, revocation or suspension of membership.
Date_____________Applicant_______________________Witness____________________
Witnesses: Please print full name, address, zip code and phone number
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AFFIDAVIT
I ________________________do hereby swear (or affirm) that I am not, nor have I ever been, engaged in or affiliated with subversive activity directed against the government of my country or any other free world country.
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that the entries made by me above are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are in good faith.
Date_____________Applicant_______________________Witness____________________

NOTARIZATION

State of ______________________)
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County of _____________________).

On _________________before me personally appeared_____________________________
who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in (city) ________________ County of _______________State of_________________ the day and year first above written.
My term expires the ____________day of ____________, 200____.
Signed Notary Public_____________________________________________

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Approved for membership per vote of Membership Committee and Board of Directors.
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Date_________________________

CODE OF ETHICS
All members of the Missouri Association of Private Investigators, Inc. (MAPI) recognize the inherent need for the highest principles of ethical conduct in the investigative industry. At all times, each member represents the highest standards of dealing honestly, justly, fairly and courteously with all clients the represent. The members will maintain the highest level of ethical conduct in the practice of their performance.
1. Members will explain to the public, at any appropriate time, the role of their profession in the administration of justice.
2. Members will practice integrity with other investigations and other professions. If any MAPI member suspects any other investigator or firm conducting unethical, illegal or unfair business practices, their information will be submitted by the member in writing to MAPI’s Ethics Committee for consideration and action by the Executive Board of MAPI.
3. Members will provide those services which the are competent and qualified to perform. They will not accept any assignment if there is a personal or business conflict of interest. Members will deal fairly and equitably with clients explaining their duties and fees.
4. Members shall not disclose privately or publicly, the information obtained by him/her in the course of his/her work without the express written consent of the person who contracted for the services. Except for all information connected with the commission of public offenses and cases where he/she is required by law or ethically to report illegal/criminal activity.
5. Members will not unethically compete with other investigators in the solicitation of work. They will conduct themselves in an ethical manner whenever engaged in the solicitation of work.
6. Members will not represent themselves to clients in any misleading or deceptive manner. They will avoid all conduct or practice likely to discredit or to do injury to the dignity and honor of the investigative profession.
7. Members will not knowingly violate any laws regulating business practices and the investigative profession itself. No right or privileges of any citizen, which may be guaranteed by the United States or State Constitutions and their rules, regulations or laws, will be violated.
8. Members will make all their reporting based upon truth and facts. They will express honest opinions on that basis, always objectively. No personal feelings or prejudices will be allowed to interfere with the factual and truthful disclosures of the results obtained from investigative assignments for clients.
9. Members will maintain a continuing technical competency, at such a level that the client receives that highest quality of services that the member’s discipline is capable of offering. They will take advantage of professional training and continued educational opportunities whenever possible and jeep up with advancements in their expertise at the highest level.
10. Members will support the efforts of MAPI in promoting the highest standards for the profession of Private investigator. All duties will be preformed at the highest standards of ethics, excellence and competency.

SIGNATURE PAGE

(TO BE RETURNED BY MEMBER)

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Print full name of Member Signature of member

Sworn to before me this _________ day of ______________, 200__.

Notary Public in and for the County of __________________________,

State of ____________________________.

SEAL

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Notary Public Date

Expires _________________.