Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Bond

How much does a security guard or private detective bond cost in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma security guard and private investigator bonds cost $50 for unarmed professionals and $100 for armed professionals. You must purchase the bond type required for your license application. Save time and money on your renewal by selecting a 2 or 3-year term at checkout.

How do you get an Oklahoma unarmed or armed security guard or private investigator bond?

Choose your bond based on whether you'll be armed or unarmed. Select the term option you would like and enter your name to buy your bond securely online in minutes. Once your payment is received, your official bond documents will be delivered to your email.

How fast can I get my bond?

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What is a security guard or private investigator bond?

Oklahoma Statutes 59-1750.1 requires individuals file a surety bond as part of the professional licensing process. The statutes' required bond amount for unarmed guards and investigators is $5,000 while the required bond amount for armed guards and investigators is $10,000. These bonds ensure guards and investigators conduct business faithfully and honestly as required by law.

Before these bonds can be canceled, the surety company must give the Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training at least 10 days' advance notice.

How does an Oklahoma security guard or private investigator bond work?

These bonds protect individuals from injuries, losses, and damages that result from unlawful acts committed by an armed or unarmed security guard or investigator. The surety company will pay valid claims up to the full $5,000 or $10,000 bond amount, which the bonded individual must then reimburse.

Who regulates licensing for guards and investigators in Oklahoma?

The Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) enforces licensing requirements for security guards and private investigators who work in the state.

Why is the Oklahoma security guard and private investigator bond required?

These bonds are required as part of the state's licensing process. If you currently work as or plan to be employed in one of the following professions, you should check with your employer or with CLEET to determine if you need a surety bond.

• armed security guard
• unarmed security guard
• armed private investigator
• unarmed private investigator

You might also need this bond if you own or operate a private investigation agency.

How do I update or change my surety bond form?

If the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training requires your surety bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change.

How do I renew my surety bond?

Oklahoma private investigator and security guard bonds must be renewed whenever the current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be emailed to you instantly.

How do you become a licensed private investigator or security guard in Oklahoma?

Applicants for a new private investigator or security guard licensure must complete the application for their individual license or business agency license online.

Oklahoma Private Security Division licensing requirements include the following.

• surety bond in the correct required bond amount
• training and/or experience documentation
• 2 color passport-sized photographs
• local police department AND local sheriff department record request
• fee payment
• if self-employed, agency application
• if seeking armed license, current MMPI
• if applicable for prior arrests/charges, a certified court judgment and sentence OR letter of no record