Private Security Guard Agency  Initial License

Complete a "Security Guard Agency Application" through MiCLEAR.

You must have a physical location in Michigan to obtain a Security Guard Agency license, pursuant to MCL 338.1058(1). 

• The full name of the Qualifying Officer.
• The phone number for the Qualifying Officer.
• The email address for the Qualifying Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must not be convicted of a felony.
• Must not have been convicted of an offense listed in MCL 338.1060(1)(c) in the 5-year period preceding the date of application.
• Must not have been adjudged insane and not restored to sanity by court order.
• Must meet any of the following requirements listed in MCL 338.1056(1)(g).

*This list may not be complete.  Please review the statute to determine if you qualify for licensure.

In order to consider an application complete and to avoid delay of processing, the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application: 

• Five reference statements pursuant to MCL 338.1057(1). The form can be found here.

• Two passport quality photos of the Qualifying Officer pursuant to MCL 338.1058(2).

• Surety bond or certificate of insurance pursuant to MCL 338.1059(4).

• Document showing the entity is active from Michigan’s Corporations Division (Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, etc.). 

• Entity Members Form pursuant to MCL 338.1059(1). The form can be found here.

• Approval of County Sheriff or City Chief of Police AND County Prosecuting Attorney where principal office is located pursuant to MCL 338.1057(3). The form can be found here.

• All outstanding Employee Rosters pursuant to MCL 338.1067(3). The form can be found here.

• Affidavit signed by a commanding officer, supervisor, or military superior with direct knowledge of your service and that you have entry-level experience in or basic knowledge of each of the items listed in MCL 338.1056(1)(g)(v), if you are using your experience in the military as a qualification for licensure.

Security Guard Agency     $300