Security licensing requirements in Florida

In Florida, security licensing is handled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. XGuard requires guards working in Florida to provide security license. Agencies are asked for security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Florida to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer 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 Florida to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Wages and verification

Florida Minimum Wage.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer 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 Florida?

Security licenses in Florida are issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Does a security agency need its own license in Florida?

XGuard asks agencies in Florida for: Security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Florida to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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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.