New Hampshire Private Investigator Bond Overview
- Purpose: To hold private security providers liable for upholding state laws and regulations
- Who Needs It: All private investigators, security guards and bail bondsmen in New Hampshire
- Regulating Body: The New Hampshire Department of Safety
- Bond Amount: $50,000
- Premium Price: $613 for a two-year term
What Is a New Hampshire Private Investigator Bond?
The New Hampshire Department of Safety requires private security providers to file a $50,000 private investigator bond. This creates financial liability that anyone who offers physical protection with the use of firearms will follow state laws.
Private security providers include the following professionals:
- Private investigators
- Armed security guards
- Bail bondsmen
These occupations need a New Hampshire private investigator bond as part of licensing requirements. Read Title VII, Chapter 106-F Section 2 for more detailed definitions and responsibilities.
How Much Do Private Investigator Bonds Cost in New Hampshire?
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How Does a New Hampshire Private Investigator Bond Work?
When you get a private investigator bond, you enter a three-party agreement.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Principal | You, the private investigator, security guard or bail recovery agent |
| 2. Obligee | The New Hampshire Department of Safety |
| 3. Surety | The issuing surety provider |
By entering this contract, you agree to comply with all applicable New Hampshire laws and license regulations. If you break the bond terms, the surety will pay valid claims and you must later reimburse the surety.
How Do I Get a Private Security Bond in New Hampshire?
To get your New Hampshire private investigator bond, follow these quick steps:
- Provide personal information and license type
- Pay for your two-year term
- File your bond with the Department of Safety
Find your bond form in your email inbox in minutes. If you can’t find it at first, check your spam folder.
How Do I Renew My Bond?
New Hampshire private investigator bonds expire every two years. You’ll receive periodic email and text reminders to renew your bond starting 90 days before the expiration date.
Just follow the instructions from the renewal messages. You’ll also receive a continuation certificate to file with the Department of Safety.
How Do I Update My Bond Information?
If you need to update any information on your bond form, contact our Customer Care team:
- [email protected]
- 1(800)-308-4358
For simple updates like name and address, we can often issue a bond rider. However, larger changes may require a new bond form.
How to Get a Private Security License in New Hampshire
Complete the following general steps to get your private security license:
- Complete the application
- Get a $50,000 surety bond
- Provide proof of NH registration as a foreign corporation, if applicable
- Pay the application fee*
- Get fingerprinted, if applying for “Armed Status”
- Pay the $25 criminal record check fee
- Submit other applicable documents
You can apply as an employee, individual or agency. Additionally, be sure to select if you need a private investigator, bail bondsmen or security guard license when completing your application.
*Note: Application fees vary based on license type:
- Individual: $250
- Agency: $350
- Employee: $5
