50-State Security Licensing Compliance Guide
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Private Investigator Licensing in Colorado

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Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in Colorado. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Company Licenses

Colorado Security Company Licenses

Colorado Private Investigation Agency License

Not required



Private Investigation Agency licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.

Colorado does not currently license private investigator firms, but individual licenses are required.

More information: Colorado Office of Private Investigator Licensure

Individual Licenses

Colorado Individual Security Licenses

Colorado Private Investigator License

Agency:Colorado Office of Private Investigator Licensure
Bond Requirements:

$10,000

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$330

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$63

Due:

Annually by May 31.

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.

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