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    Title: Protective Agent Services License
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    Description:

    Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Private Detective and Protective Agents Board (PDB)


    Subject: Private Detectives / Investigators
    Protective Agents
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:16:30 PM
    Modification Date: 6/13/2025 11:31:39 AM
    Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
    Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
    Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
    Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
    445 Minnesota Street

    St. Paul
    MN
    55101
    Division Name: Private Detective and Protective Agents Board (PDB)
    Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/about-dps/associated-boards-cmtes-and-task-forces/private-detective-and-protective-agents-board
    Division Description:
    Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/about-dps/associated-boards-cmtes-and-task-forces/private-detective-and-protective-agents-board
    Division Address:
    1600 University Ave., Suite 200

    St. Paul
    MN 55104

    Audience: Hold Application URL:
    Renewal URL:
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:

    Review:

    Private Detective and Protective Agents Board (PDB)

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         General Licensing information

           The Private Detective and Protective Agents Board (PDB) licenses private detectives and protective agents in Minnesota. To become licensed, you must apply to the PDB.

           Licensing requirements
                
              Licensing requirements summary   
            
              Applicable Minnesota Statutes and Rules
    Training


    Rules: 7506.0100 - .2900

    Statutes: 326.32 - .339

    Forms:

    Fees:

    New licenses Protective agent
    Individual - $800
    Corporation/LLC - $1,800

    New licenses Private detective
    Individual - $1,000
    Corporation/LLC - $1,900
     
    License Renewal

    Private detective

     

    Number of employees

    Cost

    1 employee

    $540

    2 to 10 employees

    $710

    11 to 25 employees

    $880

    26 to 50 employees

    $1,050

    51 or more employees

    $1,220


    Protective agent

    Number of employees

    Cost

    1 employee

    $480

    2 to 10 employees

    $650

    11 to 25 employees

    $820

    26 to 50 employees

    $990

    51 or more employees

    $1,160

     

    Officer changes

    Private detective

    Type

    Cost

    Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Corporate/LLC PDC License)

    $950

    CEO/CFO

    No fee



    Protective agent

    Type

    Cost

    Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Corporate/LLC PAC License)

    $900

    CEO/CFO

    No fee

    Period of Issuance:

    Two years.


    Length of Determination: Can vary, please contact the board office.
    Other Info:
    Activity: Protective Agents
    License Detail URL:

    Private Detective and Protective Agents Board

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