Private Investigator Licensing in Arizona
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Arizona. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Arizona Security Company Licenses
Arizona Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Public Safety |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 application fee + $22 fingerprint fee for the qualifying party. The License fee is $400. |
| Notes: | Corporations and partnerships may need to submit additional fees for associates (directors or partners). |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $250 license fee + $22 fingerprint fee. |
| Due: | Licenses expire two years from the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | There is also a $50 fee for each associate renewal. |
Arizona Security Guard Agency License
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Public Safety |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or In-person |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee + $500 license fee + $22 fingerprint processing fee per person |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or In-person |
| Agency Fee: | $500 License fee + $22 fingerprint processing fee per person |
| Due: | Licenses expire every 4 years on the exact expiration date printed on the current license. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Individual Licenses
Arizona Individual Security Licenses
Arizona Private Investigator Associate Registration
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Public Safety |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $22 fingerprint processing fee |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $22 fingerprinting fee |
| Due: | Individual licenses expire on the same day as the firm license. |
| Notes: | Submit your renewal with the firm renewal, as individual renewals are not accepted until the company renewal has been filed. |
Arizona Private Investigator Employeee Registration
| Agency: | Arizona Department of Public Safety |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 license fee + $22 fingerprint processing fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $22 fingerprinting fee |
| Notes: | Submit your renewal with the firm renewal, as individual renewals are not accepted until the company renewal has been filed. |
Learn about security licensing in other states:
Firearm Qualification - An additional qualification attached to license applications for armed private investigators.
Private Investigator Apprentice - Apprentices are issued limited licenses and can only operate under the direction of a licensed investigator.
Qualified Representative - A licensed private investigator who is responsible for the operation and management of an investigative agency.
Reciprocity - When a private investigator is allowed to do business in a different state under the license issued by their home state.
National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI)
Industry association that sponsors education and certification efforts for members.
National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
Private investigation and security advocacy group.
United States Association of Professional Investigators (USAPI)
Industry association focused on education and certification.
