Private Investigator Licensing in New Hampshire
Private investigation licenses are typically issued for individuals and organizations conducting investigative services. This guide contains information about private investigator licensing in New Hampshire. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
New Hampshire Security Company Licenses
New Hampshire Private Investigation Agency License
| Agency: | New Hampshire Division of State Police - Permits and Licensing Unit |
| Bond Requirements: | $50,000 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
New Hampshire Individual Security Licenses
New Hampshire Private Investigator License
| Agency: | New Hampshire Division of State Police - Permits and Licensing Unit |
| Bond Requirements: | $50,000 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee |
| Notes: | Employees of private investigator agencies may also need to register. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual and Employee Renewal Application for Private Investigator |
| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee (per license classification) + $25 criminal record check fee + $10 background check fee |
| Due: | Biennially |
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.
