Security licensing requirements in Pennsylvania

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XGuard has not named a licensing regulator for Pennsylvania yet, so check the official sources listed below. XGuard lists no required guard documents for Pennsylvania at the moment. Independent professionals and agencies both list on XGuard; local rules decide who must hold which license.

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Sources

PA Private Detective Act of 1953 (37 P.S. §§ 1–29)
PA State Police — Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training
PA State Police — Private Detective Licensing

Last verified: June 4, 2026

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