Board of Private Detectives and Guards

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

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.

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2021 Guard Employee Continuing Education Renewal Audit

Information Regarding the 2021 Guard Employee Restoration

Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education Information

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Private Detective and Guards License Types
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Training Course Curricula Requirements

 

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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

Guard Employee Training Instructors

Guard Employee Initial 8-Hour Training (New applications)

Guard Employee Renewal 4-Hour Continuing Education

Guard Employee Online Training Resources

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