Security licensing requirements in Georgia
In Georgia, security licensing is handled by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. XGuard lists no required guard documents for Georgia at the moment. Agencies are asked for security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Georgia to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. 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 Georgia to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.
Wages and verification
Georgia Minimum Wage.
Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies website
XGuard verifies licenses by document review and, where the regulator publishes a lookup, against that lookup.
Frequently asked
Who issues security licenses in Georgia?
Security licenses in Georgia are issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.
Does a security agency need its own license in Georgia?
XGuard asks agencies in Georgia for: Security license. These are the documents XGuard asks agencies in Georgia to hold before they can list. XGuard checks them and never provides or arranges coverage. The license itself is issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.
Next steps
Sources
- GA SOS — Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies (O.C.G.A. §43-38)
- GA O.C.G.A. §43-38-9
- GA O.C.G.A. §43-38-10 (GPSTC)
- Primary-source re-validation 2026-07-01
- Primary-source re-validation R2 2026-07
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.