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License fees

At this time we can only accept physical checks or money orders as payment methods. 

Please make all payments payable to "MN Board of Private Detective & Protective Agent Services".

Find related forms on our forms webpage.

New licenses

Private detective

TypeCost
Individual$1,000
Partnership$1,700
Corporation/LLC$1,900

Protective agent

TypeCost
Individual$800
Partnership$1,600
Corporation/LLC$1,800

License renewal

Private detective

Number of employeesCost
1 employee$540
2 to 10 employees$710
11 to 25 employees$880
26 to 50 employees$1,050
51 or more employees$1,220

Protective agent

Number of employeesCost
1 employee$480
2 to 10 employees$650
11 to 25 employees$820
26 to 50 employees$990
51 or more employees$1,160

Officer changes

Private detective

TypeCost
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Partnership/PDP License)$850
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Corporate/LLC PDC License)$950
CEO/CFONo fee

Protective agent

TypeCost
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Partnership/PAP License)$800
Minnesota Manager or Qualified Representative (Corporate/LLC PAC License)$900
CEO/CFONo fee

Other fees

  • New license application request fee: $25