Private Investigator Licensing in Oklahoma
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Oklahoma. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Oklahoma Security Company Licenses
Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Company License
| Agency: | Oklahoma Department of Labor – Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Alarm Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
| Penalties: | Renewal fee will be doubled for licenses expired over 30 days |
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Oklahoma Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training |
| Bond Requirements: | $100,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $300 for an investigative agency license and $600 for a combined security and investigative agency license. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Every 5 years. |
Individual Licenses
Oklahoma Individual Security Licenses
Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Company Manager License
| Agency: | Oklahoma Department of Labor – Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Alarm Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $170 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal for Alarm, Locksmith or Fire Sprinkler Individual License |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Oklahoma Private Investigator License
| Agency: | Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training |
| Bond Requirements: | $5,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $91 for an unarmed private investigator license, $141 for an armed private investigator license, $141 for a combined unarmed guard and investigator license, and $191 for a combined armed guard and investigator license. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 for an unarmed private investigator license, $100 for an armed private investigator license, and $150 for a combined guard and investigator license. |
| Due: | Triennially from 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.
