Private Security Certification and Licensing FeesBelow are the current fees for private security certifications and licenses. Please be aware that the current background fee is valid through September 30, 2026. If you are planning to submit an application on or after October 1, 2026, the background fee will be $48. For more information, see this notice.
Professional Certification:
- Alarm Monitor Professional - $104
- Armed/Unarmed Professional - $121
- Event and Entertainment - $104
- Unarmed Professional - $104
Instructor Certification:
- Alarm Monitor Instructor - $143
- Firearms Instructor - $419 (Includes $250 range fee)
- Unarmed Instructor - $344
Manager Licensure Fee:
- Supervisory Manager - $132
- Executive Manager - $440
Administrative Charges:
- Background Check Fee - $45*
- Certification Reinstatement - $28
- Late fee - $40**
- Replacement Card - $27
- Upgrade to Armed - $50
*The background fee and fingerprints are not required if upgrading, renewing or adding certification or licesure. The background fee and fingerprints are required for a new applicant or an applicant whose certification or license expired more than four years at the time of application.
**A late fee is required if the application to renew is received by the program after the expiration of the certification or license being renewed.