Security Companies and Guards

Renew an Armed Private Security Officer License


  • License expires on November 30 of even years.
  • At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL will Email a renewal notice to the licensee's Email address of record as provided to DOPL by the individual licensee.
  • Renewal Fees — Armed/Unarmed/Armored Car Officer $42 | Company $203

Failure to notify DOPL of an Email address change could prevent a licensee from timely receiving renewal notification and other important correspondence from DOPL.


The following requirements must be met:

  • Complete 32 hours of continuing education
  • Complete a minimum of 4 hours of firearms training every six months, for a total of 16 hours
Renew Online

If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.