Board of Private Detectives and Guards

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

2021 Guard Employee Continuing Education Renewal Audit

Information Regarding the 2021 Guard Employee Restoration

Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education Information

Private Detective and Guards License Types
  • Guard
  • Guard Agency
  • Guard Employee
  • Private Detective
  • Private Detective Agency
Renewal and Restoration Information
Guard Employee Renewal Information
(Renew by June 30 every 3 years (2024, 2027, 2030)
  • All licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal triennial by June 30, every three (3) years, (2024, 2027, 2030)

First triennial renewal began on June 30, 2018

On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027
Renew Online:  https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals Accepted: May 6, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: May 3, 2024
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2024

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Guard Employee (GDE) – active status - $105.00
Guard Employee (GDE) – inactive status - $12.00
Private Detective, Guard and Agency Renewal Information
(Renew by June 30 every even-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024
Renew Online:  https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Renewals Accepted: May 9, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 6, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2022

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Private Detective (PD) or Guard (GD) active status - $344.00
Private Detective or Guard (GD) inactive status - $12.00
Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) active status - $408.00
Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) inactive status - $12.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
(Must restore by hardcopy only)
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Guard Employee (GDE) – active status - $120.00
Guard Employee (GDE) – inactive status - $27.00
Private Detective (PD) or Guard (GD) active status - $419.00
Private Detective or Guard (GD) inactive status - $87.00
Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) active status - $508.00
Private Detective Agency (PDA) or Guard Agency (GDA) inactive status - $112.00
Guard Employee Training and Education Information