The proper applications and forms can be gained by sending a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:
NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5
Bismarck, ND 58504
You will receive the necessary applications, fingerprint cards, and the administrative rules/laws that apply to the industry. If you have met all the necessary requirements, (see eligibility standards) and have passed the exam administered by this Board, you will be issued a license.
You may also download the relevant forms, available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. [If you don't have a copy of the free Reader, you can obtain a copy from Adobe Acrobat].
The proper application and forms can be gained by sending a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:
NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5
Bismarck, ND 58504
You will receive the necessary applications, fingerprint cards, and the administrative rules/laws that apply to the industry. If you have met all the necessary requirements, (see eligibility standards) and have passed the exam administered by this Board, you will be issued a license.
You may also download the relevant forms, available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. [If you don't have a copy of the free Reader, you can obtain one from Adobe Acrobat].
You can send a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:
NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5
Bismarck, ND 58504
The application is available on this site and can be downloaded for your convenience. You will need to gain the fingerprint cards that are necessary to complete the process. These cards cannot be transmitted electronically and must be mailed to the applicant and returned in the same manner.
Yes, there is a study guide available for the PI and Security Provider exam for $40.00.
To gain the study guide, you must send the required fee to the Board. In addition to the suggested study guide, you should be familiar with the current statute and rule within North Dakota to successfully pass the respective examinations.
The cost to become a licensed investigator in North Dakota is as follows: $100.00 application & testing fee. $40.00 criminal records search fee. (BCI & FBI searches) $130.00 license fee (This license is valid for 1 year. Licenses expire September 30th of each year) You also must take into account that you are responsible for providing 2 passport size photos of the applicant to our office. Additionally, you are required to meet the insurance requirements. (See surety requirements Title 93).
You must also submit proof that you are registered with the Secretary of State authorizing you to conduct, operate, or transact business within North Dakota.
Agency status for private investigators is an additional $250.00 fee along with the one time new application fee of $100.00. Please note; you must be an individual status license holder prior to gaining agency status. Additionally, each employee of the agency engaged in private investigations must be registered with the Board as a registered private investigator and is subject to the $65.00 registration fee.
The cost to become a licensed security provider in North Dakota is as follows: $100.00 application & testing fee. $40.00 criminal records search fee. (BCI & FBI searches). $130.00 license fee (This license is valid for 1 year. Licenses expire September 30th of each year) You must also take into account that you are responsible for providing 2 passport size photos of the applicant to our office. Additionally, you are required to meet the insurance requirements. (See surety requirements Title 93)
You must also submit proof that you are registered with the Secretary of State authorizing you to conduct, operate, or transact business within North Dakota.
Agency status for security providers is an additional $250.00 along with the one time new application fee of $100.00. Please note; you must be a commissioned officer to meet the individual security provider license requirements. Agency status can be granted after passing the security provider exam. Note: Each security officer within the employ of a security agency is also required to gain registration with the Board. Each employee/applicant of the agency is subject to the $65.00 registration fee.
The licensing process takes approximately 30 business days if all the necessary applications, fees and documentation has been received. The key to this time line is following the directions on the applications very closely and adhering to all requests necessary to process the application.
The exam is administered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Arrangements to take the exam can be made with the Executive Director, John J. Shorey III. The exams are administered on an individual basis. Once the application process and requirements are met, the Executive Director will notify the applicant as to the time and location of the exam. The Director can be contacted by telephone, fax, e-mail or mail.
No. The concealed weapons permit and/or constitutional carry does not allow you to carry a weapon while providing security services in the state of North Dakota. You must pass the weapons exam and meet the state's weapons requirements before an armed weapon certification is issued.
The NDPISB will provide you with the necessary fingerprint cards upon request. Contact the office and the cards will be forwarded to you at no charge. It is imperative that you utilize the cards supplied by the NDPISB for proper processing of your applications.
No, you must apply for a license in the state of North Dakota and meet all of the qualifications.
Yes, you must send in proper fees and applications found on this website. Proper documentation must be included, and you may apply for both licenses at the same time.
No, you do not need to be a ND resident.
The license holder is the responsible decision maker. All correspondence will go directly to the license holder and the license holder must comply and respond to all requests received by this Board.
A licensed private investigator must take the exam and is the responsible party for all company employees. The registered investigator is an employee of the company and does not take an exam.
Yes, if you have 4000 hours of security experience and 80 classroom hours of instruction, you can apply as a security provider. You must supply third party documentation to prove the hours you indicate you have.
The agency license must be a candidate who meets the ND qualifications AND who is a "decision maker" within the company structure. Generally, this is an owner, member, or partner within the company.
Documentation for the agency license must also include proof that they are registered with the North Dakota Secretary. This authorizes them to conduct, operate, or transact business within North Dakota.
Active law enforcement cannot hold a license or work as a private investigator. However, off duty law enforcement can work as a security officer.
In order to receive a provisional registration card, the Agency must submit a clear North Dakota BCI record along with the application, prints, and fees to the NDPISB office. A provisional registration card is then issued and will be replaced with a permanent card when the federal and state records search is completed. The permanent card is based upon a clear record from both authorities. If the records reflect a deniable offense or the failure to disclose criminal activity, a denial wilHow can I become a security trainer or armed instructor?l be issued. Provisional cards cannot be issued to potential license holders.
The guidelines are listed below. You must also complete the application and fees along with the curriculum that you intend to teach.
93-02-02.1-09. Qualifications for trainers. Classroom instruction required of apprentice security officers, security officers, or commissioned security officers must be conducted by trainers certified by the board. To be certified as a trainer, an individual must have achieved the rank of commissioned security officer as defined in section: 93-02-02.1-07 and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Completion of an instructor training course in a relevant discipline;
- Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined in section 93-02-02.1-10;
- One year of experience as an instructor in a relevant discipline at an educational institution or educational agency;
- A degree from any educational institution in a relevant discipline; or
- Certification from an accredited vocational education provider.
93-02-02.1-09.1. Qualifications for armed instructors.
Written and practical instruction and testing must be conducted by a board-certified instructor. To be certified as an armed instructor, an individual must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Is a certified weapons instructor by the North Dakota peace officer standards and training board.
- Is a certified law enforcement weapons instructor by the national rifle association.
- Has completed twenty-four months of apprenticeship training under the direct, onsite supervision of a board-certified weapons instructor. During the twenty-four-month apprenticeship period, the candidate must be at least a security officer and hold an armed certificate. After completion of the apprenticeship, the instructor must submit a notice to the board showing that the candidate has successfully completed the candidate's apprenticeship and the instructor is requesting certification for the candidate.