Lie Detector Test New York
Professional, confidential polygraph testing from New York City through the Hudson Valley to Buffalo. Examiners trained to APA standards, controlled-environment offices, same-day results.
New York Testing Locations & Prices
All-inclusive rates, listed by office. Search above to sort by distance from you.
New York's polygraph service network spans the Empire State from New York City — the nation's largest metropolitan area — through the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and western New York. Our professional examiners operate in professional offices across this diverse state, providing consistent, high-quality examinations.
A lie detector test in New York costs between $600 and $700 depending on location. All prices are all-inclusive — covering the booking fee, an examiner trained to APA standards, private office, pre-test assessment, full polygraph examination, and a detailed written report. Only a $100 refundable deposit is required to book: refunded in full if we can’t book you, deducted from your total once your appointment is confirmed.
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Polygraph
Statutes
Admissibility in New York courts
New York courts exclude polygraph evidence in criminal proceedings. Labor Law §735 prohibits most employers from requiring polygraphs. Polygraphs are used in probation, PCSOT, and certain federal proceedings within the state.
Workplace polygraph law (EPPA)
Federal EPPA applies. New York Labor Law §735 provides additional state-level protections, making it a criminal misdemeanor for most employers to require or request polygraph tests.
References: Admissibility by State Guide · EPPA Guide · Fraud alerts · Our standards of practice
Polygraph Organizations & Examiner Standards in New York
These are the professional bodies that set and police examiner standards in New York. Membership is voluntary — which is exactly why it matters: it binds an examiner to a code of ethics, continuing education, and peer accountability.
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.
Full profile →New York's primary polygraph professional organization.
Full profile →Every Examiner We Assign in New York Meets All of These Criteria
Booking Through Us vs. Finding an Examiner on Your Own
On your own
- You must confirm the training school is genuinely APA-accredited — many “certificates” come from unaccredited courses.
- You must check that memberships are real and have not lapsed.
- Few people think to ask about professional liability insurance.
- A sole operator often has no published standards and no complaints route.
- You may pay in full for a test your situation is not suitable for.
Booking through us
- Training, accreditation, and credentials already verified.
- Memberships checked and kept current.
- Professional liability insurance in place.
- Published Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and complaints procedure.
- Every case reviewed first — if it’s unsuitable, your $100 deposit is refunded in full.
Frequently Asked Questions — New York
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