Company Licensing Requirements

Every applicant must meet the applicable legal and Board requirements. License approval is required before advertising, soliciting, or operating a private security business.

Qualifying experience

An applicant or qualifying agent must have three consecutive years of experience as an employee, manager, or owner of a security company, or three years of qualifying law enforcement experience with a federal, state, local, or U.S. military law enforcement agency.

Business registration

The business must be properly registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Corporations formed outside Louisiana must be qualified to do business in Louisiana and have the required agent for service of process.

Liability insurance

Maintain general liability insurance of at least $500,000, with the State of Louisiana named as an additional insured. Submit a certificate of insurance and any additional policy documentation required by LSBPSE.

Suitability & Examination

Applicants and qualifying agents must meet applicable statutory suitability requirements, complete required background screening, and satisfy the Board’s company examination requirement.

Important: A company cannot solicit clients or begin private contract security operations while its license application is pending.