50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in North Dakota

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

Company Licenses

North Dakota Security Company Licenses

North Dakota Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:North Dakota Private Investigation and Security Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Detective Agency License

Agency Fee:

$250

Registration Renewal

Form:

License and Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by September 1

Individual Licenses

North Dakota Individual Security Licenses

North Dakota Private Investigator License

Agency:North Dakota Private Investigation and Security Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Licensed Private Investigator

Agency Fee:

$130

Registration Renewal

Form:

License and Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$130

Due:

Annually by September 1

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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.