Lie Detector Test in Metro Detroit, Michigan
Private, all-inclusive polygraph examinations at our Metro Detroit office — conducted by examiners trained to APA standards. Fixed pricing from $700, no hidden fees, same-day results.
What Happens at Your Metro Detroit Appointment
Every examination follows the same controlled procedure — from arrival to your written report. Here is exactly what to expect.
- Book online — select Metro Detroit, pick your preferred date and time, and pay the $100 deposit
- Get confirmed — receive SMS and email confirmation with venue address, parking info, and directions within 24 hours
- Take your test — attend your 90-minute to 2-hour appointment with a APA-professional polygraph examiner
- Receive your report — get a detailed written report with methodology, question-by-question results, and examiner conclusions on the same day
Arrival & Check-In
What happens
You check in at the business centre reception under the name on your booking — there is no polygraph signage anywhere, for your privacy. Reception shows you to a private waiting area; your examiner meets you there and verifies your photo ID before anything begins.
Your part
- Bring a valid government photo ID and your confirmation
- Arrive rested — not rushed, not caffeinated
- A support person may wait in reception
Pre-Test Interview
What happens
Your examiner explains the entire procedure and the instruments, completes your consent paperwork, and conducts a psychophysiological suitability assessment — covering health, medication, and sleep. Then, together, you review and agree the exact wording of every test question. Nothing asked during the examination will be a surprise.
Your part
- Be open about medications and health conditions
- Raise anything you want asked — this is the moment
- Ask questions until you are fully comfortable
The Examination
What happens
Sensors are placed on your upper body and connected to a government-grade computerised instrument. You answer the agreed yes-or-no questions while four physiological channels are recorded. Each question is repeated a minimum of 3 times across multiple charts — a single reaction never decides a result.
What the instrument records
- Cardiovascular activity — heart rate & blood pressure
- Electrodermal activity — skin conductivity
- Thoracic & abdominal respiration
- Movement & timing, chart by chart
Analysis & Verbal Result
What happens
The examiner scores your charts using standardised numerical scoring, explains what the data shows, and discusses the preliminary outcome with you in the post-test review. You leave knowing your result — not waiting for a letter.
Your part
- Ask anything about how the result was reached
- Discuss next steps if the matter is ongoing
Your Written Report
What it contains
- The methodology and technique used
- Every question asked, verbatim
- The recorded physiological data
- The examiner’s professional conclusions
Confidentiality
Results are shared only with you unless you authorise otherwise in writing. Reports are suitable for attorneys and, where your matter requires it, prepared with legal proceedings in mind.
- Pre-test consultation (30–45 min) — all questions reviewed and agreed before the test begins
- Full polygraph examination — questions repeated minimum 3 times for accuracy using digital instruments
- Post-test review — examiner discusses preliminary findings with you
- Detailed written report — methodology, question-by-question results, physiological data, and professional conclusions
- Private testing venue — discreet, climate-controlled suite at 615 N. Mill St., Plymouth, MI 48710
- Professional examiner trained to APA standards — vetted and experienced
Metro Detroit Lie Detector Test Prices
A lie detector test in Metro Detroit, Michigan costs $700 for a single person examination, all-inclusive. Couples testing is $1,400 and group rates start from $700 per person. All prices include the booking fee, examination, pre-test assessment, and a detailed written report with no hidden costs.
Standard Polygraph Test
One individual, single issue
- Up to 3 relevant questions
- ~2 hour private session
- Same-day verbal result
- Detailed written report
Couple Test
Two people, tested separately
- Both partners tested privately
- Individual questions & reports
- Same-session appointments
- Cheaper than two single tests
Group Test (3+)
Per-person rate, three or more
- Each person examined privately
- Individual reports for everyone
- Workplace & family matters
- On-site testing available
Types of Lie Detector Tests Most Conducted in Metro Detroit
From infidelity and relationship testing to theft investigations and legal defence, these are the polygraph test types our Metro Detroit examiners conduct most often — ranked by demand. Every type uses the same validated examination procedure and all-inclusive pricing; select one for details, question examples, and how that test works.
- 01 Infidelity & RelationshipsResolve trust issues in Metro Detroit — verify faithfulness and gain clarity
- 02 Theft InvestigationWorkplace or personal theft in Metro Detroit — identify the truth
- 03 Sexual Contact TestsSensitive allegations handled with complete discretion in Metro Detroit
- 04 Integrity & Pre-EmploymentScreen candidates and verify employee honesty in Metro Detroit
- 05 Legal DefenceDetailed reports and expert testimony for Metro Detroit attorneys
- 06 Private Polygraph TestsFalse accusations, family disputes, and trust issues in Metro Detroit
Getting to the Metro Detroit Office
The office is a converted historic house (built c. 1878) at the corner of N Mill and Liberty Streets in Plymouth's Old Village district. Free on-street parking is available on N Mill Street and the adjoining side streets — Old Village sits outside downtown Plymouth's enforced timed-parking zone, but always check posted signs on the block.
If you continue into downtown Plymouth (about a mile south), note the city enforces 2-hour on-street limits and 3- or 8-hour public lots Monday–Saturday, 9am–9pm.
Travelling Far? Arrive the Night Before
If your journey is more than about two hours, we strongly recommend travelling the evening before and staying near the office. A full night’s sleep is not just comfort — fatigue measurably affects the physiological responses the polygraph records, and a rested examinee produces a cleaner, more reliable chart. Book a morning appointment, sleep 7–8 hours, have a light breakfast, and arrive unhurried.
How to Prepare
- Get a full night’s sleep — fatigue affects physiological responses and concentration
- Eat a light meal beforehand; the appointment lasts up to 2 hours
- Avoid excessive caffeine, energy drinks, and nicotine on the day
- Take prescribed medication as normal and tell your examiner what you take
- Wear comfortable clothing — sensors are placed on your upper body
What to Bring
- A valid government-issued photo ID — your identity is verified before testing
- Your booking confirmation
- Any relevant documents or case notes for your examiner
- A written list of the questions or concerns you want addressed
- Glasses or hearing aids, if you use them
What Not to Do
- × Do not drink alcohol or take non-prescribed drugs in the 24 hours before your test
- × Do not stop prescribed medication — changing your routine skews your baseline
- × Do not arrive sleep-deprived, unwell, or rushed
- × Do not attempt countermeasures — they are detectable and can invalidate your result
- × Do not bring children into the session; an adult support person may wait in reception
When Testing Cannot Go Ahead
- × If you are under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs on the day
- × If you are severely ill, exhausted, or in significant pain
- × If a medical condition makes testing unsuitable without physician clearance
- × If you are under 18, or required consent is missing
- × If the examiner’s case review finds the matter unsuitable — your $100 deposit is refunded in full
The Minimum Every Examiner in Our Network Must Meet
These are not the credentials of one hand-picked examiner — they are the minimum bar every examiner in our network must clear before taking a single case. Each is an experienced professional who completed advanced polygraph training at a program accredited by the American Polygraph Association, conducts every examination to APA standards using validated techniques, and has passed our five-step vetting covering credentials, experience, ethics, equipment, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Vetting criteria verified for every examiner
- Identity, credentials & background verified
- Formal training at an APA-accredited program confirmed
- Experience & examination history reviewed
- Professional memberships current
- Professional liability insurance in place
- Calibrated instruments & validated techniques only
- Bound by our Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
- Ongoing performance monitoring
Professional organizations
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American Polygraph Association (APA) Est. 1966 · 118 Lee Parkway Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421 (PO Box 8037, Chattanooga, TN 37414-0037) The world's leading professional polygraph organization, representing more than 2,800 experienced polygraph examiners in private business, law enforcement, and government across 60+ countries.
Membership binds an examiner to a professional code of ethics, continuing education, and peer accountability.
Examiner Licensing in Michigan
Why This Matters — What a Professional Examiner Looks Like
Polygraph Testing in Metro Detroit — What to Know
For a region of four and a half million people, Metro Detroit's polygraph traffic funnels through a surprisingly calm point: a suite at 615 N. Mill Street in Plymouth's Old Village, positioned almost exactly where Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties meet. The location is deliberate — M-14 and I-275 put it within forty minutes of Royal Oak, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, and most of the Downriver communities, while keeping examinees far from any address their own circle frequents. Clients from Grosse Pointe to Novi make the same calculation: better one quiet drive than a familiar face.
The regional caseload carries Detroit's industrial signature. Supplier-chain businesses bring partnership disputes and accusations over diverted parts, tooling, and scrap — categories worth serious money in this economy. Union-dense workplaces produce a distinctive pattern of accused employees booking examinations on their own initiative to fight discipline, sometimes with representatives involved in how the result gets used. And across all three counties, the family courts' heavy dockets keep relationship and custody-related testing the single largest category, just as the surrounding pages' data would predict.
Michigan is a licensing state for polygraph, and every examiner here holds the state license, is trained to American Polygraph Association (APA) standards, and is matched individually to your case after booking. A single-issue examination for Metro Detroit clients is $700, with a $100 deposit to reserve and the balance paid on test day.
Other Testing Locations in Michigan
If another office is more convenient — closer to work, family, or where the other party lives — you can book at any location below. Prices vary by office; each card shows the distance and estimated driving time from Metro Detroit.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Metro Detroit
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Beware of Unqualified Examiners
The accuracy of a lie detector test depends on the skill of the examiner, not the machine. Unfortunately, unqualified individuals operating without accreditation continue to damage the industry’s reputation and deliver unreliable results. Always verify your examiner graduated from an APA-approved school and uses validated testing protocols.
Book Your Test in Metro Detroit
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