Any person or group of people who perform investigative or security guard functions in West Virginia are required to be licensed, unless one of the exemptions specified by law applies. To understand whether licensing requirements apply, see exemptions under each license type.
Several types of licenses are issued, and the requirements are slightly different for each one.
Private Investigator Licensing
Eligibility Requirements for Licensing Exemptions for Security Guards Applying for an Individual Security Guard License Applying for a Security Guard Firm License Renewing an Individual License Renewing a Firm License Changing Information
Combined Licensing
Eligibility Requirements for Licensing Applying for a Combined Individual and Firm Private Investigator License Applying for a Combined Individual and Firm Security Guard License Applying for a Combined Individual Private Investigation and Security Guard License Applying for a Combined Firm Private Investigation and Security Guard License Renewing a Combined License Changing Information
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Current Licensees Search licensees by selecting the license type for private investigators or security guards.
Search the WV Code Chapter 30 Article 18.