Private Investigator Licensing in South Carolina
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in South Carolina. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
South Carolina Security Company Licenses
South Carolina Burglar Alarm Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Doc #130: Burglar and/or Fire Alarm Contractor Business License Application |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $85 |
Due: | By July 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Combined Burglar & Fire Alarm Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Doc #130: Burglar and/or Fire Alarm Contractor Business License Application |
Agency Fee: | $400 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Due: | By July 31 of even-numbered years. |
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South Carolina Contract Security Agency License
Agency: | South Carolina Law Enforcement Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually |
South Carolina Proprietary Security Agency License
Agency: | South Carolina Law Enforcement Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $350 |
Due: | Annually |
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.