50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in Kansas

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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 Kansas. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Company Licenses

Kansas Security Company Licenses

Kansas Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:Kansas Attorney General - Private Detective Unit
Bond Requirements:

$100,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Agency Initial Application

Agency Fee:

$250

Registration Renewal

Form:

Agency Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Biennially by the date issued.

Individual Licenses

Kansas Individual Security Licenses

Kansas Private Investigator License

Agency:Kansas Attorney General - Private Detective Unit
Bond Requirements:

$100,000 bond is only required for detectives not employed by an agency.

Initial Registration

Form:

Private Detective Initial Application

Agency Fee:

$250

Registration Renewal

Form:

Private Detective Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Biennially by the date issued.

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.