Agency License Fee Lookup
Pick your state to see who licenses security companies there and which fee categories typically apply. Then pull the authority's official fee schedule and total your real numbers below. We deliberately do not guess amounts: fees change, and the official schedule is always the source of truth.
Your fee worksheet
Enter amounts from the official schedule. Leave blank anything that does not apply. The total updates as you type and stays on your device.
Company application fee
Paid to the licensing authority with the application.
Company license or registration fee
Sometimes combined with the application fee, sometimes separate or biennial.
Qualifying manager exam / credential
Exam, registration, or license fee for the qualifying person, where your state requires one.
Fingerprints and background checks
Usually charged per person; count every owner and manager your packet requires.
Per-guard registrations (first hires)
Officer registration or card fees, often per guard. Multiply by your launch headcount.
Armed endorsements (if armed posts)
Additional individual, and sometimes company, credentials for armed work.
City or county business license
Local licensing on top of, or in place of, the state license.
Licensing fees you have confirmed
$0
Insurance premiums and any surety bond are separate ongoing costs; estimate them with the Insurance Cost Estimator. This worksheet is a planning aid, not a quote or legal advice. Confirm every amount with the authority before budgeting.
The fees are the easy part
The hard part is the qualifying manager proof, the insurance specification, and an application where every document agrees. The GuardFirmReady kit walks all seven steps with templates and your state's authority already mapped.
See the Security Company License Kit