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

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

Company Licenses

Utah Security Company Licenses

Utah Contract Security Company License

Agency:Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

All licensees must have general liability insurance. The minimum required coverage is at least an annual $1,000,000 limit, at least an annual $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and contains the following riders: general liability, assault and battery, personal injury, false arrest, libel and slander, invasion of privacy, broad form property damage, damage to the property in the care, custody, or control of the security service provider, and errors and omissions.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contract Security Company License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$330 application fee + $30 fingerprint fee for each individual listed on the ownership listing and the qualifier

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contract Security Company Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$203

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Private Investigator License

Agency Fee:

$227

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application for Private Investigator License

Agency Fee:

$115

Due:

Biennially

Individual Licenses

Utah Individual Security Licenses

Utah Private Investigator License

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Private Investigator License

Agency Fee:

$127

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application for Private Investigator License

Agency Fee:

$65

Due:

Biennially

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.