Security licensing requirements in California
In California, security licensing is handled by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. XGuard requires guards working in California to provide security license. Agencies are asked for security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in California to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Independent professionals and agencies both list on XGuard; local rules decide who must hold which license.
Documents XGuard checks
- Security licenseRequired, expires
These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in California to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Wages and verification
California Minimum Wage.
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services website
XGuard verifies licenses by document review and, where the regulator publishes a lookup, against that lookup.
Frequently asked
Who issues security licenses in California?
Security licenses in California are issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Does a security agency need its own license in California?
XGuard asks agencies in California for: Security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in California to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Next steps
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Last verified: July 2, 2026
XGuard is a marketplace. It does not employ security professionals or issue licenses, and it does not promise work. Requirements change, so confirm with the regulator before you apply.