Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency License
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If you want to run a security service business in New York, you need a license. This includes watch, guard and patrol agencies. The New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) gives out these licenses. You can get a license as a person or for your business.
To get this license, you must:
- Be at least 25 years old
- Have the needed experience
- Have no serious criminal record
- Pass a test
- Give your fingerprints
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Additional Resources
NYS Department of State
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York
NY
10038-3804
licensing@dos.ny.gov
(518) 473-2492