Private Detective Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Licensed Private Detective
- Licensed Private Detective Agency
- Licensed Private Detective Agency Branch Office
- Approved Training Course School
- Firearm Control Card (FCC)
- Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC)
- Firearm Instructor
- Approved 20-Hour Basic Training Program
- Approved Basic 40-Hour Firearm Training Course
License Information
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General License Instructions
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.
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Notice: Effective 7/1/16, the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) application no longer requires a passport size photograph. This application has been revised to accommodate this change.
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Department 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 Form
Request Certification/Verification
Fingerprint Agency List
Fingerprint Results
Reasonable Accommodation Request for Examinees with Disabilities
Thirty Day Arrest & Conviction Reporting Form
Application to classify records as confidential