sitemaptext-only
    
homequick linkssearchcontacthelp

Left Menu BarParticipate in GovernmentStart a New BusinessRequest ServiceSearch for InformationGet Help with a ProblemFind Forms & Fees
Click here for the Business for West Virginia website.  


Private Investigator & Security Guard Licensing
MainRequirementsNew LicensesRenewals & ChangesFormsCurrent Licensees
 


Changes in Your License

It is very important to keep your licensing information up to date.  If you fail to report a new employee or register a trade name, a complaint against you could result in official action.  Use the new Online Private Investigator/Security Guard License Change Report  to keep your license information up to date.

Name

Notify the Secretary of State using the online form or by letter if your legal name changes by marriage or otherwise.

If you change the business name under which you operate or add a trade name, business filings are required.  It is illegal to operate under a trade name which is not registered.

  • A sole proprietorship or general partnership must register the name change or new trade name with the State Tax Department.

  • A corporation, LLC, LP, LLP or voluntary association must file and amendment to change the business name, and must register a new trade name.

  • Take care of the business filings first, then report the change to the Secretary of State's licensing division.

Contact 
Information
Notify the Secretary of State using the online form or by letter if your address or telephone number changes.  Also, if your firm opens additional offices in the state, report those new locations.
Firm 
Employees
Report all new investigative or guard employees to the Secretary of State using the new online form or file the standard form.  Report all persons leaving the firm for your own protection.


 

 

back to top back to top Bottom Bar - Copyright
Terms of Use   |   Privacy Statement