Security Guard, Unarmed License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a security guard, unarmed in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
34 states require a license, 17 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $88 | 1 day | N/A |
| Alaska | Required | $98 | 11 days | N/A |
| Arizona | Required | $72 | 1 day | N/A |
| Arkansas | Required | $76 | 1 day | 1 |
| California | Required | $104 | 1 day | 1 |
| Colorado | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | Required | $228 | 1 day | N/A |
| Delaware | Required | $134 | 3 days | 1 |
| District of Columbia | Required | $190 | 8 days | 1 |
| Florida | Required | $97 | 9 days | 2 |
| Georgia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | Required | $131 | 1 day | 1 |
| Idaho | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Illinois | Required | $55 | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Iowa | Required | $40 | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | Required | $78 | 3 days | 2 |
| Maine | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Maryland | Required | $66 | N/A | N/A |
| Massachusetts | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Michigan | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Minnesota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Missouri | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Montana | Required | $130 | 3 days | N/A |
| Nebraska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nevada | Required | $85 | N/A | 1 |
| New Hampshire | Required | $40 | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | Required | $141 | 4 days | N/A |
| New Mexico | Required | $94 | 1 day | 1 |
| New York | Required | $138 | 1 day | 1 |
| North Carolina | Required | $46 | 3 days | N/A |
| North Dakota | Required | $91 | 8.1 months | N/A |
| Ohio | Required | $40 | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Required | $131 | 9 days | 1 |
| Oregon | Required | $106 | 2 days | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Rhode Island | Required | $5 | N/A | N/A |
| South Carolina | Required | $65 | 0 days | 1 |
| South Dakota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | Required | $105 | 0 days | 1 |
| Texas | Required | $62 | 1 day | 1 |
| Utah | Required | $90 | 1 day | 1 |
| Vermont | Required | $85 | 9 days | 1 |
| Virginia | Required | $64 | 3 days | 1 |
| Washington | Required | $99 | 3 days | 1 |
| West Virginia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | Required | $61 | N/A | N/A |
| Wyoming | Not Required | — | — | — |
Getting Started
Ready to start your security guard, unarmed business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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