Private Detective Agencies License Details
Private Detective Agencies License
General Info - Statewide License
Maryland license for PD agencies to conduct business, maintain an office, employ individuals, and represent to the public.
A Private Detective Agency License is Required to: (1) Conduct business that provides private detective services for compensation (2) Maintain an office for that business (3) Employ individuals as private detectives (4) Represent to the public as a private detective agency. Private detective services include, but are not limited to: conducting investigations, securing evidence for use before any investigating committee or board of arbitration, non-uniformed personal protection and locating or apprehending fugitives from justice. For more information, refer to Business Occupations and Professions Title 13.
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Approval time
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$200.00 - $400.00
Application cost
Obtaining the License
Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents
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An applicant may be either an individual or a firm.
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An individual shall be of good character and reputation. If the applicant is a firm, each firm member shall be of good character and reputation.
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The individual or firm representative shall be at least 25 years old.
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All applicants shall meet the required experience outlined below:
1.) At least 5 years of experience as a full-time certified or licensed private detective; OR2.) At least: 5 years of experience as a full-time police officer with an organized police agency; AND completed successfully a police officer training course that is recognized and approved by the Maryland Police Training Commission; OR
3.) At least 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity as a detective while serving as a police officer with an organized police agency; OR
4.) At least: 3 years of experience in an investigative capacity in any unit of the United States, of the State, or of a county or municipal corporation of the State for the purpose of law enforcement; AND completed successfully the police officer training required by the Maryland Police Training Commission; OR
5.) At least: 5 years of experience as a full-time fire investigator for a fire department or law enforcement agency of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State; AND completed successfully the training certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission or the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission.
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Submit two (2) passport size photos.
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Submit two (2) tax forms.
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Submit articles of incorporation.
Apply for the License
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Download form
Download the application .PDF file
Maintaining Your License
Renewal and maintenance -
Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)
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Stay in GOOD STANDING with The State Comptroller's Office - Department of Taxation.
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Must maintain insurance.
Agency/Contact
License Issuer - Information
Contact Information
Tel: (410) 653-4622 / Fax: (410) 653-5441
Work hours:
Legal Authority
What laws and regulations give Maryland Department of State Police the legal authority to issue this approval?
Business Occupations and Professions Title 13 & Title 19. C.O.M.A.R. Title 29 Subtitle 04 Licensing and Permits