BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY • GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002
P (916) 322-4000 | P (800) 952-5210 | F (916) 575-7290 | www.bsis.ca.gov
APPLICATION FOR SECURITY GUARD REGISTRATION
Application Fee $55.00
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IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully. An incomplete or incorrect application may delay processing.
U.S. ARMED FORCES/VETERAN APPLICANTS
Check this box if you have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Check this box if you are a spouse or domestic partner of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces,
who is assigned to a California duty station, and you currently hold a security guard license in another state,
district or territory of the U.S.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 115.4, beginning July 1, 2024, the bureau shall
expedite the initial licensure process for an applicant who is an active duty member of the US Armed Forces
and enrolled in the US Department of Defense SkillBridge program. Do you request expediting of your
application under this authority? (If you select YES, you must attach documentation of enrollment to this
application.)
Disclosure and application under this section is voluntary. If you check either box and are seeking
military-related expedited services, you must provide additional information. Read U.S. Armed
Forces/Veteran Applicants information under Instructions carefully to avoid delays in the processing of
your application.
REFUGEE, ASYLEE, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDER APPLICANTS
Business and Professions Code section 135.4 provides that the Bureau must expedite, and may assist, the initial
licensure process for certain applicants described below.
☐ Check this box if any of the following statements apply to you:
• You were admitted to the United States as a refugee pursuant to section 1157 of title 8 of the United States
Code;
•
You were granted asylum by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the United States Attorney General
pursuant to section 1158 of title 8 of the United States Code; or,
• You have a special immigrant visa and were granted a status pursuant to section 1244 of Public Law 110-181,
Public Law 109-163, or section 602(b) of title VI of division F of Public Law 111-8, relating to Iraqi and Afghan
translators/interpreters or those who worked for or on behalf of the United States government.
Disclosure and application under this section is voluntary. If you checked the box above you must attach
evidence/documentation of your status as a refugee, asylee, or special immigrant visa holder. Failure to
do so may result in application review delays.
ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE/DOCUMENTATION
•
Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, with an admission class code such as “RE” (Refugee) or “AY” (Asylee) or
other information designating the person a refugee or asylee.
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• Special immigrant visa that includes the visa category of “SI” or “SQ.”
• Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), commonly known as a “Green Card,” with a category designation
indicating that the person was admitted as a refugee or asylee.
• An order from a court of competent jurisdiction or other documentary evidence that provides reasonable
assurance that the applicant qualifies for expedited licensure.
APPLICATION FOR SECURITY GUARD REGISTRATION
COMPLETE ELECTRONICALLY ON COMPUTER OR PRINT CLEARLY IF HANDWRITTEN
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
SSN/ITIN:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY format):
Address of Record (Number and Street, City, State, & Zip Code):
Residence Address (Number and Street, City, State & Zip Code):
Telephone Number:
Email Address (Optional):
PROOF OF COMPLETING POWER TO ARREST AND APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE TRAINING
COURSE
A Security Guard applicant must complete the BSIS three (3) hour "Power to Arrest" and five (5) hour “Appropriate Use of Force” training
including passage of the BSIS Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Training Manual exam with a 100% score. This
training can be obtained from a BSIS Private Patrol Operator licensee, a BSIS-certified training facility, or a BSIS-approved Power
to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Trainer.
___________________________________________________________
Certificate of Completion Serial Number
_____________________________________
Date Training Completed
___________________________________________________________
School/Business Name Where Training Completed
_____________________________________
School/Business Phone Number (Optional)
___________________________________________________________
BSIS License/Certificate/Approval Number
ACTIVE DUTY PEACE OFFICER APPLICANTS
☐ Check this box if you are an ACTIVE DUTY PEACE OFFICER, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with section 830)
of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a federal qualified law enforcement officer, as defined in section 926B of Title 18 of the
United States Code. Disclosure is voluntary. If you are seeking a peace officer exemption, check the box and provide
additional information for the Bureau to determine your eligibility.
• Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Exemption
: If you are a California peace officer or federal law
enforcement officer, as specified above, and are seeking an exemption from completing the BSIS Power to Arrest and
Appropriate Use of Force Training Course, you must provide proof of your sworn status and completion of a course of
study in the Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force. Verification of your active duty peace officer status can be
satisfied by providing with your application a legible copy of the front and back of your peace officer identification card.
Acceptable proof of having completed a course of study in the power to arrest includes providing a letter from your
current Commanding Officer attesting to your completion of a Power to Arrest training course; a copy of your Basic or
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Specialized Basic POST course completion certificate, or the federal equivalent thereof; or a copy of your POST profile
detailing completion of the Basic or Specialized Basic training which includes Power to Arrest training, or the federal
equivalent thereof. See BSIS website at
www.bsis.ca.gov for additional information regarding peace officer exemptions.
• Exemption from Fingerprint Submission Requirement: If you are a California peace officer as specified above and
are seeking an exemption from the fingerprint requirement, you must provide proof of your current sworn status.
Verification of your active duty status can be satisfied by providing the Bureau a legible copy of the front and back of
your peace officer identification card. This exemption does not apply if you are also applying for a BSIS Firearms Permit.
NOTE: If you apply for a Security Guard registration using the Live Scan exemption, you must report any change
in your active duty status to the Bureau within 72 hours of the change (BPC 7583.9). Failure to do so could result
in disciplinary action against your registration.
APPLICATION FOR SECURITY GUARD REGISTRATION
Mandatory Disclosure Language
Submission of the requested information is required unless otherwise noted as optional. The Bureau of Security
and Investigative Services (BSIS) of the Department of Consumer Affairs (Department) cannot process your
Security Guard Registration Initial Application unless all required information is provided. Your fingerprints will be
used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the
accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedures for obtaining a change,
correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Section 16.34. Procedures for obtaining a copy of the FBI criminal history record are set forth at Title 28, CFR
Section 16.30 through 16.33, which you can view by visiting
https://
www.edo.cjis.gov.
Pursuant to the Information Practices Act, the BSIS is responsible for maintaining the information in this application.
You have the right to review the records maintained on you by the BSIS or Department unless the records are
exempt from disclosure by section 1798.40 of the Civil Code. Your completed application becomes the property of
the BSIS and will be used by authorized personnel to determine your eligibility for a security guard registration.
Information on your application may be transferred to other governmental or law enforcement agencies, as
permitted by law.
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code § 7920.000; et seq.) and the Information Practices Act
(Civ. Code § 1798.61), information about persons possessing a license, certificate, permit or registration may be
disclosed by the BSIS unless otherwise specifically exempt from disclosure under the law. The Address of Record
of each licensee is not exempt from disclosure and will be released upon request by a member of the public. The
BSIS makes every effort to protect the exempt personal information you provide us. Exempt information provided
by you, however, may be disclosed in response to a court or administrative order, a subpoena, or a search warrant.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 30, providing your social security number is mandatory and
will be used primarily for tax enforcement purposes and for compliance with any judgment or order for family support
in accordance with section 17520 of the Family Code. If you fail to provide your social security number, you will be
reported to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which may assess a penalty against you. Further, pursuant to section
30, subdivision (m), your social security number together with your name, date of birth, and license information
may be shared with the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. The Bureau is legally
prohibited from processing your application if you fail to provide your social security number or individual taxpayer
identification number.
The State Board of Equalization (BOE) and the FTB may share taxpayer information with the BSIS. You are
required to pay your state tax obligation. This application may be denied, or your license may be suspended if the
state tax obligation is not paid and your name appears on either the BOE or FTB certified list of top 500 tax
delinquencies.
For questions about this disclosure or access to your record, you may contact the BSIS by mail at Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services, Attn: Custodian of Record, P.O. Box 980550, Sacramento, CA 95798-0550;
For questions about the Department’s
Privacy Policy, you may contact the Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Boulevard,
I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THAT:
• I personally completed this application;
• To the best of my knowledge all statements on this application are true and correct;
• I completed the 3-hour Power to Arrest and 5-hour Appropriate Use of Force training courses required for
a BSIS security guard registration or am an active duty peace officer who has successfully completed a
power to arrest course and the Appropriate Use of Force training course; and
• With full knowledge that all statements herein are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest
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information provided on the application may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of my
security guard registration and any other license(s) I hold or may subject me to criminal prosecution and
disciplinary action.
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Applicant Signature
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Date
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION
1. Fee Payment: An application received without full fee payment of the $55.00 fee will not be processed
and will be returned to applicant. Make your check payable to Bureau of Security and Investigative
Services or BSIS. Do not submit cash by mail. Application fees are non-refundable.
2. Allow sixty (60) days to process your application. DO NOT contact the Bureau to check on the status
of your application unless it is over 60 days from submission. The Bureau will notify you in writing in that
60 days if your application is deficient.
3. Make sure you are using a current Application for Security Guard Registration form. An incorrect
or outdated form could result in you having to submit a new application on the correct form. Refer to the
Bureau’s website to make sure you are using the most current form.
4. Provide fingerprints by one of the methods noted below. You must submit fingerprints with this
application even if you previously submitted fingerprints for another BSIS license.
• Live Scan: Submit your fingerprints through a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan provider using
a Security Guard Live Scan Form. Additional information regarding submitting fingerprints via Live
Scan, a list of Live Scan Forms, and a link to DOJ’s website for Live Scan provider locations can be
found at https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/livescan/criminalhistory_bgcheck.pdf. After submitting
fingerprints, retain your Live Scan form for your records.
ALERT: Per FBI guidelines, you must submit your application to the Bureau before
completing the Live Scan. To prevent application processing delays, keep a copy of the Live
Scan form, which must include the ATI number and the signature of the Live Scan Operator.
Checking on Status of Your Live Scan Results: You can check the status on the DOJ’s website at
https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/. You must provide the ATI number from the bottom of your
completed Live Scan form and your date of birth. IMPORTANT: Unless the DOJ system specifically
states “California/FBI responses were sent to the agency,” the Bureau is still waiting for your results.
• Hard Card Fingerprint Cards: If you are unable to submit fingerprints via Live Scan or live outside
of California and cannot access a Live Scan provider in this State, you must submit two fingerprint
hard cards and the required fingerprint card processing fee with this application. Instructions for
submitting fingerprint cards can be found at:
https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/livescan/criminalhistory_bgcheck.pdf.
5. Mail your application and $55 check or money order to:
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
P.O. Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002
6. U.S. Armed Forces/Veteran Applicants: Checking an applicable box helps the Bureau to track
applicants who are current or former military personnel who may be eligible for services the Bureau
provides via its Veterans Come First Program. Only an individual who satisfies one of the following is
authorized by law to have the processing of their Application for Security Guard Registration expedited.
• Applicant is Honorably Discharged Active Duty Member of the U.S Armed Forces: If you are
seeking expedited services under this designation, you must include a copy of your DD-214 or DD-
215 with your application as proof of having served as an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
and being honorably discharged. (Business and Professions Code Section 115.4)
• Applicant is a Spouse/Domestic Partner of Active Duty Member of U.S. Armed Forces, Who is
Assigned to a California Duty Station, and Holds a Current Security Guard License Elsewhere:
If you are seeking expedited services under this designation, you must include with your application a
copy of your Certificate of Marriage, Certificate of Domestic Partnership, or proof of other legal union;
a copy of your spouse’s/partner’s military orders reflecting assignment to a California duty station; and
proof of being licensed as a security guard in another state, or U.S. territory or district. (Business and
Professions Code Section 115.5)
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7. Email Address: While optional, providing this information may expedite the Bureau’s communication
with you if additional information is required to process this application.
8. Address Information: By law, an applicant is required to provide their residence address to the
Bureau. The residence address can be designated as the Address of Record or the Confidential
Address.
Address of Record (AOR): This is the address that will appear on your registration and where the
Bureau will mail your registration and any future correspondence relating to your security guard
registration. The AOR is also the address that will be disclosed in response to public records requests
and/or public sales requests. If providing a Post Office Box or an address other than your residence
address as your AOR, you must provide your residence address.
Residence Address: If AOR is not your residence address, you must provide your residence address.
The residence address is confidential.
9. BSIS 3-hour Power to Arrest and 5-hour Appropriate Use of Force Training Course Information:
These training courses may be administered by your employing BSIS-licensed Private Patrol Operator,
any BSIS-certified Firearms or Baton Training Facility, or any Bureau-approved school or business.
Check the status of a training provider on the Department of Consumer Affairs License Search at
https://search.dca.ca.gov/
The training provider is required to provide you a Certificate of Completion
upon training completion. The certificate must contain the training provider’s name and BSIS license
number, certificate or approval number; Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course names,
dates of training; specify number of hours of each training; instructor signature; and a unique, sequential
serial number. RETAIN THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO YOU FOR YOUR RECORDS AS PROOF
OF HAVING COMPLETED THE TRAINING.
• Certificate of Completion Serial Number: Provide the serial number found on your Certificate of
Completion.
• BSIS License/Certificate/Approval Number: If you completed training with your employing Private
Patrol Operator (PPO), then provide the PPO’s BSIS license number. If you completed training with
a Firearms or Baton Training Facility, then provide the training facility’s BSIS certificate number. If
you completed training with an approved trainer, then provide the trainer’s BSIS approval number.
Important Information After Issuance of a Security Guard Registration
1. Proof of Registration: Once the Bureau issues you a security guard registration, you may work with
a hardcopy printout of the approved security guard registration from the Department of Consumer
Affairs License Search at http://search.dca.ca.gov along with a valid picture ID while waiting to receive
the hardcopy registration card in the mail.
2. Address Change: You must notify the Bureau of any change in your Address of Record or residence
address within 30 days from the date of change. Failure to provide timely notice could result in the
issuance of an administrative fine. An address change may be completed online through BreEZe if
you have a BreEZe account. Address changes submitted online through BreEZe are effective
immediately. An address change also may be submitted by completing an Address Change (Personal)
Form and emailing it to [email protected].gov or mailing it to P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA
95798-9002.
3. Required Training: A security guard registrant must complete the training below. You must retain
your training certificates of completion as proof of completing the required training.
a. Within six (6) months of Initial Registration: As a condition for the first renewal, you must
complete 32 hours of security officer skills training within six months of registration, as follows:
i. At least 16 hours within 30 days of registration
ii. Additional 16 hours (for a total of 32 hours) within 6 months of registration
b. Annual Training: You must complete 8 hours of security guard skills training annually.
4. Security Guard Registrants Cannot Contract Out Their Services: By law, a security guard registrant
cannot contract out his/her services directly to any person or business. Instead, as a security guard,
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you must be an employee of the person or business for which you are providing security services.
5. Renew Timely. By law, a security guard registration renewal application must be submitted at least 60
days before expiration of the current registration. NOTE: Applications received more than 90 days
before expiration will be returned. Renewal options include:
• Renewal Coupon: A security guard registration renewal coupon will be mailed to your address of
record approximately 90 days prior to your registration’s expiration. To help ensure you receive your
renewal coupon, provide timely notice of a change in your address of record to the Bureau. NOTE:
Reporting a change of address at the time of renewal will delay the renewal of your registration.
Also, reporting a change of address on the renewal coupon and failing to check the box on the face
of the renewal coupon to indicate that you are making an address change will result in your new
guard registration card being sent to your old address.
• Renew with BreEZe: Using BreEZe is the quickest way to renew your registration. You must have
your security guard registration linked to a BreEZe account to renew online. For step-by-step
tutorials on using BreEZe, visit https://www.dca.ca.gov/webapps/breeze/tutorials.php.
• Security Guard Registration Renewal Application: The current version of the application is
available on the Bureau’s website at www.bsis.ca.gov.
