See the license fees for private investigators and private investigative agencies.
Forms of payment
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Licensing fees
- If you're paying online, pay with a debit or credit card (no gift cards)
- If you're paying by mail, make checks or money orders payable to the Department of Licensing
Business fees
- If you're paying online, pay with a debit or credit card (no gift cards)
- If you're paying by mail, make checks or money orders payable to the Department of Revenue
Professional license fees
These fees apply to private investigators and certified trainers and are payable to the Department of Licensing.
| Type of license | Get a license | Renew your license | Late renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unarmed private investigator | $220 | $193 | $228 |
| Armed private investigator (in addition to the unarmed private investigator fee) | $110 | $193 | $228 |
| Association | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Certified trainer | $25 | $15 | N/A |
| Change of principal | $150 | N/A | N/A |
| License print fee | $5 | $5 | N/A |
Business license fees
These fees apply to private investigative agencies and are payable to the Department of Revenue.
| Type of license or registration | Get a license | Renew your license | Late renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private investigative agency (with unarmed principal)* | $640 | $385 | Business Licensing Service late renewal fee |
| Private investigative agency (with armed principal)* | $740 | $390 | Business Licensing Service late renewal fee |
| Business license application/renewal processing fee | Variable business license fee | $5 (non-refundable) | Business Licensing Service late renewal fee |
| State tax registration | No fee | N/A | N/A |
| Trade name registration | $5 | N/A | N/A |
*The fee to renew a private investigative agency license includes the principal's license renewal.