Private Investigator Licensing in New Jersey
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in New Jersey. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
New Jersey Security Company Licenses
New Jersey Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | New Jersey State Police - Private Detective Unit |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal Application for New Jersey Private Detective License |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
New Jersey Individual Security Licenses
New Jersey Burglar Alarm License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee + $90 registration fee |
| Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Triennially by August 31 |
New Jersey Private Investigator License
| Agency: | New Jersey State Police - Private Detective Unit |
| Bond Requirements: | $3,000 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal Application for New Jersey Private Detective License |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| 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.
