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Felony Bar:

Have you been convicted of a felony? ​Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 440.26(2)(c)2 and 440.26(5m)(a)2, and Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 31.02(3)(b), the Department is prohibited from issuing a Private Security Permit to any person who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony. Therefore, if you have EVER been convicted of a felony in Wisconsin or any other state and have not been pardoned for that felony conviction, your application will be denied. There are no exceptions.​​

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​​Fee Reduction

Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 319, beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee.  Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.


Permit Information

Per Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Private Security Permit credential is 08/31/even years.  Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

A firearms permit must be obtained from the Department in order to carry a firearm while on duty as a private detective, except as provided in Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 34.01 (5) to (8).  See Firearms Permit page for additional information.

Application for Permit (Including for a Permit Expired Five Years or more)

Form
Description
2271Information for Private Security Permit Application
​3217​Application for Fee Reduction (If applying for a fee reduction, this form must accompany the application for the credential.)
2687Authorization for Release of FBI Information
​3038
​Addendum to online application for Private Security Professions
3076Notice of Private Security Person or Private Detective - Employment Termination
2323​Notice of Private Security Person - New Employment
​3086
​Application for Predetermination (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have a conviction record and you desire a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.)
2254
​Convictions and Pending Charges, if applicable​
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Renewal Information

Requirements

  • FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
  • SIG (Signature regarding previous arrests/convictions and/or pending charges.)
  • CIB (Criminal Background Check to be run by Department.)
  • AGY (Must be employed by a licensed agency to renew this credential.)
  • If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisconsin.gov.

Please note the following information in regards to all background checks (CIBs) required for your license renewal.  Please allow 7-10 business days, during the open renewal period, for completion of all CIB requirements.

Renewal Method

FormDescription
RDAFRenewal Dates and Fees
​2323​Notice of New Employment for Private Security Persons. (This form is required for any private security persons, within five (5) days of new employment.)
3076​Notice of Employment Termination of Private Security Persons or Private Detective Licenses. (Required for any private detective licenses that are being transferred to a new or different agency. There is no fee associated with the termination only.)
R210​​Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension

Wisconsin Act 210 (effective June 1, 2012)

This Act extends the license of a service member if the license expires while they are on active duty from 90 days to 180 days from the date of discharge. The same applies to a spouse of a service member if the spouse does not practice under their license while the service member is on active duty and does not practice because the service member is on active duty.

This Act repeals a provision of prior law that required a service member to meet all of the requirements for license extension or renewal, except for continuing education requirements, in order to have the license extended.

Service members and spouses may request extensions of licenses beyond 180 days from discharge and may request a waiver or extension of time to complete continuing education requirements due to hardship.  Please view Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension Form #R210.