Board of Private Detectives and Guards
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Information Regarding the 2024 Guard Employee Renewal
Information Regarding Fee Options
Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education Information
Private Detective and Guards License Types
- Guard
- Guard Agency
- Guard Employee
- Private Detective
- Private Detective Agency
Applicant and Licensee Information
Guard Employee Registration Information
Private Detective, Guard and Agency License Information
- 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
Guard Instructor Information
- 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
Renewal and Restoration Information
Guard Employee Renewal Information
(Renew by June 30 every 3 years (2024, 2027, 2030)
(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, (2027, 2030, 2033)
First triennial renewal began on June 30, 2018
| On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2030 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Renewals Accepted: May 3, 2027 to June 30, 2027 |
| Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: May 1, 2027 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2027 |
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)
(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, 2026 to June 30, 2028 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Renewals Accepted: May 4, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
| Renewal Postcard Mailout: May 1, 2026 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2026 |
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)
(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
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