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Private Investigator Licensing in Colorado

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Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Colorado. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Colorado Security Company Licenses

Colorado Private Investigation Agency License

Not required



Private Investigation Agency licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.

Colorado does not currently license private investigator firms, but individual licenses are required.

More information: Colorado Office of Private Investigator Licensure

Local Security Company Licenses

City of Arvada Building Contractor License

Agency:City of Arvada - Contractor Licensing - Building Contractors (CO)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Moving Contractors Only: 
    • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than: 
      • $1,000,000 per occurrence
      • $2,000,000 general/products liability aggregate
      • $1,000,000 automobile liability
    • The City of Arvada must be listed as an additional insured
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $200 (I-B)
  • $150 (II-B)
  • $75 (III-B, IV-B, VII-M, VII-D, IX-R)
  • $50 (V-B)
  • $0 (VI-P, IX-E, RA)
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of passing the relevant ICC exam, if applicable
  • Proof of licensure in a CO jurisdiction where test has been taken, if applicable
  • 2 notarized letters, if applicable
  • State License, if applicable
  • Certificate on in-building system training issued by a nationally recognized organization/school or a certificate issued by a manufacture of the equipment being installed, if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $200 (I-B)
  • $150 (II-B)
  • $75 (III-B, IV-B, VII-M, VII-D, IX-R)
  • $50 (V-B)
  • $0 (VI-P, IX-E, RA)
Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of passing the relevant ICC exam, if applicable
  • Proof of licensure in a CO jurisdiction where test has been taken, if applicable
  • 2 notarized letters, if applicable
  • State License, if applicable
  • Certificate on in-building system training issued by a nationally recognized organization/school or a certificate issued by a manufacture of the equipment being installed, if applicable
  • Certificate of Insurance, if applicable

City of Brighton Contractor License

Agency:City of Brighton Community Development Department - Permitting Division (CO)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than: 
    • $100,000 for injury or death to one person
    • $300,000 for injury or death to more than one person in any single accident or event
    • $50,000 property damage or destruction
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • GC testing is required for all new license holders performing Ground-Up Construction
  • Plumbing and Electrical Contractors must hold a current and valid State of Coloardo License

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $15 registration fee (all types)
  • $150 license fee (Class A)
  • $100 license fee (Class B & Class MP)
  • $75 license fee (Class C, Class P, Class M)
  • $50 license fee (Class D)
  • $25 license fee (Tree Care/Landscape Contractor)
  • $0 (Electrical Contractors)
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable
  • Proof of passing the relevant ICC exam, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $150 license fee (Class A)
  • $100 license fee (Class B & Class MP)
  • $75 license fee (Class C, Class P, Class M)
  • $50 license fee (Class D)
  • $25 license fee (Tree Care/Landscape Contractor)
  • $0 (Electrical Contractors)
Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State License, if applicable
  • Proof of passing the relevant ICC exam, if applicable

City of Castle Pines Contractor License

Agency:City of Castle Pines Building Department (CO)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $150,000 (each person) and $1,000,000 (each occurrence)
    • The City of Castle Pines must be listed as the certificate holder
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by State Law
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Apply for a Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $125 (Class A, Class B, Class C)
  • $75 (Class D-1, Class G, Class H, Class I, Class J, Class K, Class K)
  • $50 (Class D-2, Class F)
  • $0 (Class E)
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Copy of valid Colorado Driver's License or other acceptable identification
  • Copies of current State Master and State Contractor License, if applicable
  • Copy of testing or current licenses from one or two other jurisdictions, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Form:

Apply for a Contractor's License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $125 (Class A, Class B, Class C)
  • $75 (Class D-1, Class G, Class H, Class I, Class J, Class K, Class K)
  • $50 (Class D-2, Class F)
  • $0 (Class E)
Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Copy of valid Colorado Driver's License or other acceptable identification
  • Copies of current State Master and State Contractor License, if applicable
  • Copy of testing or current licenses from one or two other jurisdictions, if applicable

City of Dacono Class C Building Contractor License

Agency:City of Dacono - City Clerk - Licenses (CO)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • General Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $50,000 for injury and death to 1 person, $100,000 for injury and death of more than 1 person in any single accident, and $25,000 property damage insurance
  • The City of Dacono must be listed as the certificate holder
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50
  • Licenses issued after July 1 will be prorated to 50% of the license fee
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Any other licenses or certifications required by other government agencies

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Any licenses or certifications required by other government agencies

City of Firestone Class C Contractor License

Agency:City of Firestone Planning and Development Department (CO)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Public Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $250,000 for injury and death to 1 person and not less than $500,000 for injury and death to more than 1 person
  • Property Damage Insurance in amounts not less than $125,000 per accident
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Colorado
  • The City of Firestone must be listed as a certificate holder and additional insured party
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Colorado

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Colorado

Individual Licenses

Colorado Individual Security Licenses

Colorado Private Investigator License

Agency:Colorado Office of Private Investigator Licensure
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$330

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$63

Due:

Annually by May 31.

Learn about security licensing in other states:

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Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
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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.

Revised October 22, 2024. Complete data last reviewed November 14, 2018.
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