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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: 2/3/2025 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:
1430 Maryland Avenue E.

St. Paul
MN 55106 |

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


Review:

Private Detective and Protective Agents Board (PDB)

License holders

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     

Applicable Minnesota Statutes and Rules

Training

 

Rules: 7506.0100 - .2900

Statutes: 326.32 - .339

Forms:
Individual Applications
 

Corporate Applications

Renewal forms
License Renewal Packet 
Affidavit of Training 

Officer change forms
Use the Continuing Education Training Application to submit a course for Board approval. Check the CEU box if you have already completed that course.

Use the New Training Instructor Application along with the form above to submit instructor details, or to add a new instructor to a course that has already been approved by the Board.

Other forms

Fees:

New licenses Private detective
Individual - $1,000
Partnership - $1,700

Corporation/LLC - $1,900

New licenses Protective agent
Individual - $800
Partnership - $1,600
Corporation/LLC - $1,800


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 (Partnership/PDP License) $850
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Corporate/LLC PDC License) $950
CEO/CFO No fee


Protective agent
Type Cost
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Partnership/PAP License) $800
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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