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

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

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Oklahoma Security Company Licenses

Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Company License

Agency:Oklahoma Department of Labor – Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Alarm Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Company Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250

Required Attachments:
  • Please submit the following for each officer of the corporation AND of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest in the entity of twenty-five percent (25%) or greater :
    • 2 completed finger print cards 
    • Color copy of 2 forms of ID
    • Color passport photo

Registration Renewal

Form:

Company Renewal Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Penalties:

Renewal fee will be doubled for licenses expired over 30 days

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of managers current license 
  • Employee list

Oklahoma Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
Bond Requirements:

$100,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Agency Application

Agency Fee:

$300 for an investigative agency license and $600 for a combined security and investigative agency license.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Agency Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Every 5 years.

Individual Licenses

Oklahoma Individual Security Licenses

Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Company Manager License

Agency:Oklahoma Department of Labor – Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Alarm Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Company Manager Application

Agency Fee:

$170

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal for Alarm, Locksmith or Fire Sprinkler Individual License

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month.

Oklahoma Private Investigator License

Agency:Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
Bond Requirements:

$5,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual License Application

Agency Fee:

$91 for an unarmed private investigator license, $141 for an armed private investigator license, $141 for a combined unarmed guard and investigator license, and $191 for a combined armed guard and investigator license.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application (SG/PI)

Agency Fee:

$50 for an unarmed private investigator license, $100 for an armed private investigator license, and $150 for a combined guard and investigator license.

Due:

Triennially from 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.