Name of the Organization : Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Type of Facility : Apply for Private Security License
State : Florida
Country : United States of America
Website : https://www.fdacs.gov/
Apply for Private Security License :
Important Notice :
** As a reminder to industry, please complete all sections of the Class “D” and/or Class “G” application(s), including Section X.
** If an applicant is not currently employed, please indicate the same.
Related : Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Apply for Private Investigation License USA : www.statusin.org/23780.html
Private Security :
** The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, licenses and regulates the private security industry in accordance with Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
** Security officers and security agencies serve in positions of trust.
** Untrained and unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons not of good moral character are a threat to the public safety and welfare.
** The private security industry is regulated to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected.
** “Security agency” means any person who, for consideration, advertises as providing or is engaged in the business of furnishing security services, armored car services, or transporting prisoners.
** This includes any person who utilizes dogs and individuals to provide security services.
** A “Security Officer” is any individual who, for consideration, advertises as providing or performs security services.
Security services include :
** Bodyguard protection
** Guarding property
** Transporting prisoners
** Armored car services
** Assisting in prevention of theft or unlawful taking of goods, wares, and merchandise
** Assisting in prevention of the misappropriation or concealment of goods, wares or merchandise, money, bonds, stocks, choses in action, notes, or other documents, papers, and articles of value or procurement of the return thereof.
Schedule an Appointment at a Regional Office :
Note :
** NEW Concealed Weapon License Applicants – You can now schedule an appointment online at a regional office.
** To access the online scheduling feature, select the regional office nearest you.
** Renewal applicants DO NOT need an appointment.
Fort Walton Regional Office :
111 Racetrack Rd.
NW, Unit 111-C,
Fort Walton Beach,
FL 32547-1816
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST)
Jacksonville Regional Office :
7825 Baymeadows Way,
Ste. 123-A, Jacksonville,
FL 32256-7557
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Miami-Dade Regional Office :
7743 NW 48th St.,
Ste. 100, Doral,
FL 33166-5407
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
North Port Regional Office :
4451 Aidan Lane,
Ste. 102, North Port,
FL 34287
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Orlando Regional Office :
1707 Orlando Central Pkwy.,
Ste. 150, Orlando,
FL 32809-5765
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Tallahassee Regional Office :
4040 Esplanade Way,
1st Floor, Ste. 101,
Tallahassee,
FL 32399-7016
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Tampa Regional Office :
4510 Oak Fair Blvd.,
Ste. 100, Tampa,
FL 33610
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
West Palm Beach Regional Office :
400 N Congress Ave.,
Ste. 140, West Palm Beach,
FL 33401-2912
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
FAQ :
How do I apply for a license?
Applications and Application Instructions are available online ( Concealed Weapon or Firearm License or Private Investigation, Recovery and Security Licenses) or by contacting any of our regional offices.
The Application Instructions provide detailed information about the process; however, if you need additional assistance, please call our Public Inquiry Section at (850) 245-5691 or use our web form to ask your question.
How do I check the status of my application?
Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Private Investigation, Recovery and Security Licenses: Individual or Agency
How do I renew my license?
The division will send your renewal application form with complete instructions on how to renew your license approximately 150 days prior to the expiration date of your license.
For your convenience, the division accepts online Concealed Weapon or Firearm License renewals at https://web.archive.org/web/20221110061212/https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/. You must have your renewal application available and have the ability to submit a color photograph.
Out of state applicants must still submit a current fingerprint card to the division by mail as required. You will not be able to complete any online renewal application you submit at a regional office or tax collector office.