50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in Ohio

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

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Ohio Security Company Licenses

Ohio Private Investigation Agency License

Agency:Ohio Private Investigator Security Guard Services

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 qualifying agent fee + $375 license application fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$5 rap back fee + $275 license renewal fee.

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Local Security Company Licenses

City of Streetsboro Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Streetsboro - Building Department (OH)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage
    • The City of Streetsboro and its agents must be named as additional insured parties
Bond Requirements:
  • $10,000 bond
    • The city and permit holder and/or owner need to be listed as additionally covered parties
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 for first 3 trades being registered, additional fees will apply if registering more than 3 trades. 

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State of Ohio Vendor's License, if applicable
  • Certificate of Competency from State of Ohio, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 for first 3 trades being registered, additional fees will apply if registering more than 3 trades. 

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • State of Ohio Vendor's License, if applicable
  • Certificate of Competency from State of Ohio, if applicable

Individual Licenses

Ohio Individual Security Licenses

Ohio Private Investigator License

Agency:Ohio Private Investigator Security Guard Services

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date issued.

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.