50-State Private Security & PI License Verification
Official state license lookup portals for private security companies, security officers, private investigators, and concealed carry permit holders across the United States.
Disclaimer: This directory is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verification portal availability, URLs, and access requirements may change without notice. Always confirm licensing status through official state channels.
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Alabama (AL)
Last verified: Jan 2026Alaska (AK)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Public Safety
No public verification portal available
No state licensing regime for security or PI
Arizona (AZ)
Last verified: Jan 2026U.S. IP address required for access
Arkansas (AR)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
State Police
No public verification portal available
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California (CA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Verify security / PI licenseColorado (CO)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
No public verification portal available
No state-level licensing regime for security or PI
Connecticut (CT)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Verify security / PI licenseNo applicable dropdown menu items. Search by license number
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Delaware (DE)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
State Police
No public verification portal available
District of Columbia (DC)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
No public verification portal available
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Florida (FL)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Verify individual licenseSecurity / Private Investigation
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Verify agency licenseU.S. IP address required for access
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Georgia (GA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies
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Hawaii (HI)
Last verified: Jan 2026I
Idaho (ID)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
No public verification portal available
No state-level licensing regime for security or PI
Illinois (IL)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Verify security / PI licenseIndiana (IN)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
Private Investigator & Security Guard Licensing Board
Verify private investigator licenseSecurity / Private Investigation
Private Investigator & Security Guard Licensing Board
Verify agency licenseIowa (IA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Public Safety
No public verification portal available
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Kansas (KS)
Last verified: Jan 2026Links under the "Directories" header provide PDF lists. Updated infrequently
Kentucky (KY)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
Board of Licensure for Private Investigators
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Louisiana (LA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners
Verify private investigation licenseU.S. IP address required for access
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Maine (ME)
Last verified: Jan 2026PDF list only
Maryland (MD)
Last verified: Jan 2026PDF list only. Updated infrequently
Massachusetts (MA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Access PDF via "Active Private Investigators" link
Access PDF via "Active Watchguards" link
Michigan (MI)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Verify security / PI licenseMinnesota (MN)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Verify agency licenseMississippi (MS)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
No public verification portal available
No state-level licensing regime for security or PI
Missouri (MO)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
Board of Private Investigator and Private Firearm Investigator Examiners
Verify private investigation licenseMontana (MT)
Last verified: Jan 2026N
Nebraska (NE)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
Secretary of State - Licensing Division
No public verification portal available
Nevada (NV)
Last verified: Jan 2026Division of Insurance and local authorities oversee some licenses and work cards
New Hampshire (NH)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
State Police
No public verification portal available
New Jersey (NJ)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
State Police
No public verification portal available
New Mexico (NM)
Last verified: Jan 2026New York (NY)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of State -Division of Licensing Services
Verify security / PI licenseSeparate links to search by ID number, guard name, or business name.
North Carolina (NC)
Last verified: Jan 2026North Dakota (ND)
Last verified: Jan 2026HTML list (use Ctrl+F on page)
(use Ctrl+F on page)
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Ohio (OH)
Last verified: Jan 2026U.S. IP address required for access
Oklahoma (OK)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
Verify security / PI licenseOregon (OR)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Verify individual licenseSecurity / Private Investigation
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
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Pennsylvania (PA)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
State Police and Courts of Common Pleas
No public verification portal available
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Rhode Island (RI)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Attorney General - Licensing Division
No public verification portal available
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South Carolina (SC)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Law Enforcement Division
No public verification portal available
South Dakota (SD)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
No public verification portal available
No state-level licensing regime for security or PI
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Tennessee (TN)
Last verified: Jan 2026Texas (TX)
Last verified: Jan 2026U.S. IP address required for access
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Utah (UT)
Last verified: Jan 2026V
Vermont (VT)
Last verified: Jan 2026U.S. IP address required for access
Virginia (VA)
Last verified: Jan 2026W
Washington (WA)
Last verified: Jan 2026West Virginia (WV)
Last verified: Jan 2026Private Investigation
Secretary of State - Investigations & Security Services Licensing
Verify private investigator licenseSecurity / Private Investigation
Secretary of State - Investigations & Security Services Licensing
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Wisconsin (WI)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
Department of Safety and Professional Services
Verify security / PI licenseWyoming (WY)
Last verified: Jan 2026Security / Private Investigation
No public verification portal available
No state-level licensing regime for security or PI