38
States with Alarm Licensing
10
Electrical License Required
3
No State License Required
24
States Require Employee Reg
✅ Universal License Application Checklist

Company License Requirements

  • Completed company application form
  • Application fee payment
  • Certificate of Good Standing (Secretary of State)
  • Proof of insurance (GL coverage)
  • Surety bond (if required)
  • Workers' compensation insurance
  • Local office address (if required)
  • Assumed name certificate (DBA)

Qualifying Agent Requirements

  • QA individual application
  • Proof of experience/employment verification
  • Training certificates (NTS, ESA, NICET)
  • Exam registration & passing score
  • Fingerprint cards / background check
  • Character references (if required)
  • Photo ID / passport photos
  • Employment verification (W-2 status)

Employee Registration

  • Individual employee applications
  • Background checks / fingerprints
  • Training certifications
  • Photo identification
  • Employment verification letter

Renewal Requirements

  • Renewal application form
  • Renewal fee payment
  • Continuing education certificates
  • Updated insurance certificate
  • Updated bond (if required)

✅ States with No State-Level Alarm Licensing

The following states do not require a state-level license for alarm system installation and monitoring. However, local jurisdictions may have requirements.