Board of Private Detectives and Guards
The Board licenses Certified Public Accountants, administers exams, enforces standards, renews licenses, and conducts disciplinary actions ensuring ethical accounting practices
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Information Regarding the 2024 Guard Employee Renewal
Information Regarding Fee Options
Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education Information
Licensing Assistance
Applicant and Licensee Information
Find application forms, requirements, deadlines, laws, as well as guides on how to manage your existing license online
Guard Employee Registration Information
- Definition of Acting in a Guard Capacity
- Job Positions Exempt and Not Exempt from Guard Employee Registration Requirements
- For Faster Turnaround of Guard Employee Applications
- Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
- Application Deadlines and Examination Dates
- Criminal History Record Check Requirement
- Guard Employee Initial 8-Hour Training
Private Detective, Guard and Agency License Information
- Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
- Application Deadlines and Examination Dates
- Examination Reference Material
- Criminal History Record Check Requirement
- Bond Requirements
- Principal Detective/Guard Requirements
- Apply for Other Status Change, Conversions, Principal
- Employee Registration Reporting Requirements
- Use of Uniforms, Badges, Identification and Emblems
- Register Your Business with the Business Registration Division
Guard Instructor Information
- Minimum Qualifications For Security Guard Training Instructors
- Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
- Application Deadlines and Examination Dates
Use of Remote Technologies for Training Course Curricula
- Remote Technology Requirements for 8-Hour Initial Training and 4-Hour Continuing Competency Training
Training Course Curricula Requirements
Sample Certificates
License Continuation Info
Renewal and Restoration Information
Guard Employee Renewal Information (Renew by June 30 every 3 years (2024, 2027, 2030)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2030
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Renewals Accepted:
May 3, 2027 to June 30, 2027
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Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout:
May 1, 2027
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
June 30, 2027
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Guard Employee (GDE) – active status -
$105.00
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Guard Employee (GDE) – inactive status -
$12.00
- All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal triennial by June 30, every three (3) years, (2027, 2030, 2033)
First triennial renewal began on June 30, 2018
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
License Continuation Info
Private Detective, Guard and Agency Renewal Information (Renew by June 30 every even-numbered year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028
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Renewals Accepted:
May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026
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Renewal Postcard Mailout:
May 1, 2026
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
June 30, 2026
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Private Detective (PD) or Guard (GD) active status -
$344.00
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Private Detective or Guard (GD) inactive status -
$12.00
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Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) active status -
$408.00
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Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) inactive status -
$12.00
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of every even-numbered year.
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
License Continuation Info
Restoration Information (Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Guard Employee (GDE) – active status -
$120.00
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Guard Employee (GDE) – inactive status -
$27.00
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Private Detective (PD) or Guard (GD) active status -
$419.00
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Private Detective or Guard (GD) inactive status -
$87.00
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Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) active status -
$508.00
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Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) inactive status -
$112.00
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
(Must restore by hardcopy only)
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Regulatory Entity Details
Guard Employee Training and Education Information
Guard Employee Training Instructors, Guard Employee Initial 8-Hour Training (New applications), Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education, Guard Employee Online Training Resources
- Board Approved Security Guard Training Instructors
- Board Approved Security Guard Training Curricula
- Continuing Education Requirements
- Board Approved Security Guard Continuing Education Training Curricula
- Board Approved Security Guard Training Instructors and Curriculum Providers permitted to Use Remote Technologies
Regulatory Entity Details
Regulating Body
The official Board of Private Detective and Guard, together with its schedule of meetings and meeting minutes