Private Officers Licensing
PRIVATE OFFICERS LICENSING UNIT
We continue to encourage you to renew all armed and unarmed licenses by mail, email – polu@kcpd.org and/or fax 816-889-6609.
Our forms, found here, can all be completed electronically. For information on how to fill out a form without printing, we have provided instructions here.
We will accept a US Birth certificate, US Passport or a Permanent Resident card or one of the following for licensing private security personnel;
- Employment authorization papers/card
- Green card
- Work permit
-Private Officers Licensing Unit
635 Woodland, Suite 2104
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816-889-6600
Fax: 816-889-6609
polu@kcpd.org
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
(New Applicants accepted from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.)
For a list of early closure and closed dates for our unit, please see our calendar here.
The Private Officers Licensing Unit is responsible for processing applications for private security licenses. Rules, forms and frequently asked questions are provided to assist in the process.
Each applicant shall submit to photographing, fingerprinting and successfully pass a written examination. Only cash, credit cards, money orders, cashier’s checks or checks drawn on accounts of licensed companies are accepted in payment of fees. All fees are nonrefundable. No personal checks.
This is a reminder regarding ANNUAL range qualifications.
As outlined in Title 17 of the Code of State Regulations, 10-2.055, (4), “ All applicants seeking licensure for positions for which firearms may be possessed MUST qualify annually with the firearm(s) on the department pistol range and under the supervision of the department’s firearms instructors. The firearms qualifications standards shall be in accordance with those established by department for its officers.”
ALL licenses, may be renewed three months prior to their expiration date displayed on their card.
Private Officers Licensing Fees
Private Officers Licensing Forms