This section regulates:

• Licensing of private investigative, private security and bail enforcement agencies and their employees doing business in Iowa.  (Iowa Code Chapter 80A and Administrative Rules,  661, Chapter 121.
• Do you want to hold your own license?  See forms and instructions below.
• Do you want to work for an agency that is already licensed? Contact the licensed agency directly for employment.
• Further information about licensing is available.
• Forms and instructions.
• Confused? Go to Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf).

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Email us at: piinfo@dps.state.ia.us for Private Investigative/Private Security or Bail Enforcement Licensing.
or wpinfo@dps.state.ia.us for Weapon Permits.

Telephone us at: (515)725-6230 or Fax us at: (515)725-6264.