50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in New Hampshire

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

Company Licenses

New Hampshire Security Company Licenses

New Hampshire Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:New Hampshire Division of State Police - Permits and Licensing Unit
Bond Requirements:

$50,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Agency Application for Private Investigator

Agency Fee:

$500 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Agency Renewal Application for Private Investigator

Agency Fee:

$500 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee

Due:

Biennially

Individual Licenses

New Hampshire Individual Security Licenses

New Hampshire Private Investigator License

Agency:New Hampshire Division of State Police - Permits and Licensing Unit
Bond Requirements:

$50,000

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Application for Private Investigator

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee

Notes:

Employees of private investigator agencies may also need to register.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual and Employee Renewal Application for Private Investigator

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee

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.