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Private Security Entity Licensing Program

For updates on proposed rule changes please visit: DPSST Statutes (ORS) and Rules (OAR). Information on Private Security Entity Licensing (Division 59) can be found under Proposed Rule Changes.
   
            For questions regarding entity licensure, please watch:    
Entity Application Instructional Video
    Another great resource is the FAQs page.
If you have questions not covered in the videos or FAQs, please send an email to: PSE@dpsst.oregon.gov.


Private Security Entity projected timeline
  • December 1, 2023: Early Application for 2024 Private Security Entity Licenses begins.
  • January 1, 2024: House Bill 2527 comes into effect. Private Security Entities must be licensed at this point.
  • February 1, 2025: License Fee increases from $624 to $936.
  • May 1st, 2025: Renewal application period begins for 2025-2026.
  • June 30th, 2025: All 2024-2025 Private Security Entity Licenses and Temporary Authorization Forms expire.
  • July 1, 2025: Senate Bill 300 comes into effect.
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