Private Investigator Licensing in Vermont
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Vermont. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Vermont Security Company Licenses
Vermont Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Private Investigative and Security Services |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $390 for investigative OR security agencies, and $460 for a combined investigative and security agencies. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $345 |
| Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years |
Individual Licenses
Vermont Individual Security Licenses
Vermont Private Investigator License
| Agency: | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Private Investigative and Security Services |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $175 for an unarmed investigator license, $230 for an armed investigator license. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $140 for unarmed licensees, $205 for armed licensees. |
| Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years |
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.
