New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board

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Contact Information

Physical address:
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Mailing address:
New Mexico Private Investigations Board
PO Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Phone: (505) 476-4622
Fax: (505) 476-4645

Web: Home Name search Forms
Email: pipolygraphbd@rld.nm.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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New Mexico Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Private Investigation Company Application

Agency Fee:

$300 application fee + $44 fingerprint fee.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Private Investigation Company Renewal

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially

New Mexico Private Investigator License

Agency:New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Private Investigator Application

Agency Fee:

$400

Registration Renewal

Form:

Private Investigator Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Biennially

New Mexico Private Patrol Company License

Agency:New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

Pursuant to 61-27B-11 NMSA 1978, a Private Patrol Company must maintain a physical location in New Mexico where records are maintained and made available for department inspection.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Pursuant to 61-27B-11 NMSA 1978, a private patrol company must have an owner or licensed private patrol operations manager who is licensed as a private patrol operator and will maintain the daily operations of the private patrol company.

Initial Registration

Form:

Private Patrol Company Application Guide

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 license fee + $100 branch office fee for out-of-state companies.

Notes:

Qualified individual (PPO) must be a permanent resident of New Mexico.

Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100 renewal fee + $100 branch office fee for out-of-state companies.

Due:

Biennially

New Mexico Security Guard License

Agency:New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board
Law:

Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Sections 61-27B-5(D)(3), the Regulation and Licensing Department is responsible for adopting and “establishing minimum training and education standards for licensure and registration” of level one, two and three security guards in the state of New Mexico.   The RLD has established training requirements for security guard training for level one, two and three applicants in 16.48.2.17, 16.48.2.18 and 16.48.2.19 NMAC, respectively.  Each of these rules requires that all training to qualify for a registration as level one, two or three security guard, requires “training shall be taught by an in-person instructor.” The RLD has defined “in-person” as “in one’s bodily presence.”  RLD is applying a dictionary definition to the term “in-person.” Pursuant to 16.48.2.17, 16.48.2.18 and 16.48.2.19 NMAC, online training does not qualify an applicant for registration for security guard level one, two, or three.

Requirement Notes:

Each Level 3 Security Guard applicant must receive a positive evaluation by a licensed psychologist to determine the individual’s mental suitability to carry a firearm. The Regulation and Licensing Department must receive the report directly from the psychologist.

Initial Registration

Form:

Security Guard Initial Application (All Levels)

Agency Fee:
  • Determined by level 
    • Level One $75
    • Level Two $75
    • Level Three $150 
Before you Apply:
  • All applicants must use the following fingerprint process to request a FBI and State criminal history background check• New applicants will need to register at https://www.aps.gemalto.com/nm/index_NM.htm prior to going to an
    electronic fingerprinting location. ORI Lookup - NM920250Z
    • Applicants may complete their fingerprinting at any 3M Cogent fingerprint location in the state of NM (map of
    locations are on Cogent web site). Appointments are not required.
    • When the applicant arrives at the electronic fingerprinting location, they will need to provide the electronic
    fingerprinting technician with a registration number they received after registering online.
    • The fee is $44.00, which can be paid at the time of registration by credit card or at the fingerprinting site by
    cashier’s check or money order.
    • Background check results will be sent directly to the Regulation and Licensing Department electronically.
    Out-of-state applicants unable to complete the Livescan in New Mexico, may register online and mail inked
    fingerprint cards and the required $44 fee to:Thales, APS Department #165 2964 Bradley Street Pasadena, CA 91107
  • A security guard must be registered with the regulations and licensing department prior to being placed on a guard post and must be under
    the direct supervision of a licensed private patroloperator or a private patrol operations manager.
Required Attachments:
  • Application fee payable to the Regulation and Licensing Department. All fees are non-refundable
  • Two recent 2” x 2” “Passport Type” photos attached to the front page of the application.
  • Certification of completing the required department approved training by an approved trainer.
  • RLD Release of Information form signed.
  • Department issued jurisprudence examination for Security Guards.
  • Level 2 and 3 must also submit electronic non-lethal device and/or firearm certification if applicable.
  • Cogent receipt with Registration number for background report (report good for 90 days).

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • Determined by level
    • Level One $75
    • Level Two $75
    • Level Three $150 
Due:

Triennially by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Application fee payable to the Regulation and Licensing Department. All fees are non-refundable
  • Two recent 2” x 2” “Passport Type” photos attached to the front page of the application.
  • Certification of completing the required department approved training by an approved trainer.
  • RLD Release of Information form signed.
  • Department issued jurisprudence examination for Security Guards.
  • Level 2 and 3 must also submit electronic non-lethal device and/or firearm certification if applicable.
  • Cogent receipt with Registration number for background report (report good for 90 days).

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