Agencies
Services
Alarm Professions
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Licensed Private Alarm Contractor
- Licensed Private Alarm Contractor Agency
- Licensed Private Alarm Contractor Agency Branch Office
- Firearm Control Card (FCC)
- FCC Retired Peace Office Waiver - LEOSA
- Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) - Renewal Available!
- Firearm Instructor
- Approved 20-Hour Basic Training Program
- Approved Basic 48-Hour Firearm Training Course
License Information
Online Renewal & Instructions
- Key Steps for License Renewals
- Click Here to Start Your Online Renewal!
Please allow 2-4 business days for your license to post in our systems and your license status to update. - NOTE: If an applicant misses the renewal window and the online portal does not allow you to renew after it concludes, you must reinstate their license by requesting a Reinstatement application from IDFPR.
ATTENTION: The legacy batch renewal process was retired in 2021 and electronic batch renewals of employees’ PERCs are no longer available. However, IDFPR is offering a manual batch renewal process for PERCs currently in renewal. Find the new Batch PERC renewal form below. Complete one application per employee, print the applications, batch a maximum of 50 applications together, include one check for the 50 applications in the batch, and mail the applications and payment to the address on the renewal application.
Permanent Employee Registration Card Renewal Batch Application
Notices
- We have a new Third Party Authorization for licensure applicants, which may be found here! This is for applicants to authorize individuals or companies to contact IDFPR on your behalf regarding your application. All other versions of the form will no longer be accepted by the Department starting May 1, 2024.
- Important Notice FCC Retired Peace Officer Waiver - LEOSA
Private Alarm Contractor Licensee Application
Private Alarm Contractor Agency Registration
Firearm Training Card
FCC Retired Peace Officer Waiver - LEOSA
Resources & Publications
- Department FAQs
- Permanent Employee Registration Card Criminal Conviction
- Firearm Control Card FAQs
- Private Detective, Private Security Contractor, Private Alarm
- Contractor, Locksmith, Canine Handler or Fingerprint Vendor
- License Criminal Conviction FAQs
- Change Your Address
- Name and Address Change
- Request Certification/Verification
- Fingerprint Agency List
- Fingerprint Results
- Reasonable Accommodation Request for Examinees with Disabilities
- Application to classify records as confidential
