Private Investigator Licensing in New Mexico

Private Investigator Application

$400

Private Investigator Renewal

$300

Biennially

Security Guard Initial Application (All Levels)

• Determined by level 
  • Level One $75
  • Level Two $75
  • Level Three $150 

• All applicants must use the following fingerprint process to request a FBI and State criminal history background check• New applicants will need to register at https://www.aps.gemalto.com/nm/index_NM.htm prior to going to an
  electronic fingerprinting location. ORI Lookup - NM920250Z
  • Applicants may complete their fingerprinting at any 3M Cogent fingerprint location in the state of NM (map of
  locations are on Cogent web site). Appointments are not required.
  • When the applicant arrives at the electronic fingerprinting location, they will need to provide the electronic
  fingerprinting technician with a registration number they received after registering online.
  • The fee is $44.00, which can be paid at the time of registration by credit card or at the fingerprinting site by
  cashier’s check or money order.
  • Background check results will be sent directly to the Regulation and Licensing Department electronically.
  Out-of-state applicants unable to complete the Livescan in New Mexico, may register online and mail inked
  fingerprint cards and the required $44 fee to:Thales, APS Department #165 2964 Bradley Street Pasadena, CA 91107
• A security guard must be registered with the regulations and licensing department prior to being placed on a guard post and must be under
  the direct supervision of a licensed private patroloperator or a private patrol operations manager.

• Application fee payable to the Regulation and Licensing Department. All fees are non-refundable
• Two recent 2” x 2” “Passport Type” photos attached to the front page of the application.
• Certification of completing the required department approved training by an approved trainer.
• RLD Release of Information form signed.
• Department issued jurisprudence examination for Security Guards.
• Level 2 and 3 must also submit electronic non-lethal device and/or firearm certification if applicable.
• Cogent receipt with Registration number for background report (report good for 90 days).

Online

• Determined by level
  • Level One $75
  • Level Two $75
  • Level Three $150 

Triennially by December 31

• Application fee payable to the Regulation and Licensing Department. All fees are non-refundable
• Two recent 2” x 2” “Passport Type” photos attached to the front page of the application.
• Certification of completing the required department approved training by an approved trainer.
• RLD Release of Information form signed.
• Department issued jurisprudence examination for Security Guards.
• Level 2 and 3 must also submit electronic non-lethal device and/or firearm certification if applicable.
• Cogent receipt with Registration number for background report (report good for 90 days).