Application Forms

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Renewal Application Only:

The Board will not require new photographs of applicant's be submitted with the 2024 renewal applications.  The Board will use the photographs on-file of applicants.  

Directions for all Applications

If applying for:

  • Apprentice Security Officer (12 hours classroom instruction OR 12 hours of field service)
  • Security Officer (1000 hours field service & 32 hours classroom instruction)
  • Commissioned Security Officer (4000 hours field service & 80 hours classroom instruction)
  • Registered Private Investigator (employee of licensed investigative agency)

Complete page 1, 2, 2a, and 3. In addition to these pages, supply the requested documentation where applicable. You must also supply 2 legible fingerprint cards. (Do not staple or fold cards) (Please note, if the prints are unreadable or you have listed improper codes, the card will be rejected and returned).  Additionally, email one passport sized photos of the applicant to photosndpisb@midconetwork.com when the application is submitted or sent for delivery to the Board.

If applying for:

  • Armed Security Officer (must be at least security officer level)

Complete pages 5 and Form 1. Supply applicable documentation.

If applying for:

  • Licensed Private Investigator (2000 service hours)
  • Licensed Security Provider (You must also be commissioned officer status before eligible)

Complete page 1, 2, 2a, 3 and 6. In addition to these pages, supply the requested documentation where applicable. You must supply 2 legible fingerprint cards. (Do not staple or fold) (Please note: if the prints are unreadable or you have listed improper codes, the card will be rejected). Additionally, email one passport sized photos of the applicant to photosndpisb@midconetwork.com when the application is submitted or sent for delivery to the Board.

If applying for:

  • Detective Agency License (must have private investigator license status prior to agency status)
  • Security Agency License (must have security provider status prior to agency status)

Complete page 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4 and 6.In addition to these pages, supply the requested documentation where applicable. You must supply 2 legible fingerprint cards. This also applies to managers & owners with at least 10% ownership of the agency. (Do not staple or fold) (Please note: if the prints are unreadable or you have listed improper codes, the cards will be rejected). Documentation for the agency license must also include proof that you are registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State.

If applying for:

  • Armed First Responder in School or Ambulance or Firefighter Crew Training Program Course Certification

Complete page 7 and supply the requested documentation and documents where applicable.  Each instructor must complete page 1, 2, 2a, 3, and 6.In addition to these pages, supply the requested documentation and documents where applicable. Each instructor must supply 2 legible fingerprint cards. (Do not staple or fold) (Please note: if the prints are unreadable or you have listed improper codes, the card will be rejected).

Fee Breakdown (New Fees Effective 10-1-2022)

  • Criminal Record Search - $41.25
  • Apprentice/Security/Commissioned Officer - $30.00
  • Armed Certification - $30.00
  • Weapons Instructor- $25.00
  • Security Trainer - $25.00
  • Registered Investigator - $30.00
  • Licensed Security Provider - $150.00
  • Licensed Private Investigator - $150.00
  • Licensed Detective Agency - $300.00
  • Licensed Security Agency - $300.00
  • Duplicate License or Registration - $20.00
  • Armed First Responder in School or Ambulance or Firefighter Crew Training Program Course Certification - $400.00 plus $41.25 for each instructor for Criminal Record Seaches.  

Late Fees: $10.00 charge for each Month of Non-Renewal (Applies to Registrations only)

License Holders face possible criminal and disciplinary action for Non-Renewal.

New Applicants:

Licensed security provider, security agency, licensed investigator, private detective agency: a one time application fee of $100.00 for each license is required. This covers the processing and testing fees. Licenses and registrations expire on September 30th of each year.

Armed certifications are renewed annually and expire on September 30th of each year.

The same fee structure applies to all renewals and transfers with the exception of the $100.00 application fee.

Mail applications and make checks payable to:

North Dakota Private Investigation & Security Board
513 East Bismarck Expressway, Suite 5
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
Telephone/fax number 701-222-3063

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