Board of Private Detectives and Guards
Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.
Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.
2021 Guard Employee Continuing Education Renewal Audit
Information Regarding the 2021 Guard Employee Restoration
Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education Information
- Guard
- Guard Agency
- Guard Employee
- Private Detective
- Private Detective Agency
- Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
- Application Deadlines and Examination Dates
- Examination Reference Material
- Criminal History Record Check Requirement
- Bond Requirements
- Principal Detective/Guard Requirements
- Apply for Other Status Change, Conversions, Principal
- Employee Registration Reporting Requirements
- Use of Uniforms, Badges, Identification and Emblems
- Licensing Laws and Rules (HRS/HAR)
- Register Your Business with the Business Registration Division
- Minimum Qualifications For Security Guard Training Instructors
- Application Forms, Requirements, Fees and Instructions
- Application Deadlines and Examination Dates
Use of Remote Technologies for Training Course Curricula
- Remote Technology Requirements for 8-Hour Initial Training and 4-Hour Continuing Competency Training
Training Course Curricula Requirements
Sample Certificates
(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 |
(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 |
(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 Instructors
Guard Employee Initial 8-Hour Training (New applications)
Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education
- Continuing Education Requirements
- Board Approved Security Guard Continuing Education Training Curricula
Guard Employee Online Training Resources