Division of Licensing
All Division of Licensing Regional Offices are currently open to the public. As COVID-19 is still of great concern, we will continue to monitor the situation and take any necessary steps to ensure the safety of our employees and community. At this time all services require an appointment. Please review our
Regional Office Safety Guidelines
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and visit our Regional Office page to schedule an appointment online at an office near you.
Commissioner of Agriculture Emergency Orders Regarding COVID-19
All emergency orders that waived expiration dates and late fees between March 20, 2020, and June 26, 2021, have expired.
If you hold a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License that expired during the emergency order period, you are eligible to renew until December 23, 2021. Please act now. If we do not receive your renewal application on or before December 23, 2021, you will need to apply for a new license. You can renew your Concealed Weapon or Firearm License online.
If you hold any Chapter 493 license that expired during the emergency order period and you have not renewed that license, it is considered permanently expired and cannot be renewed. If we did not receive your renewal application on or before September 26, 2021, you will need to apply for a new license. You can apply for a new Class D Security Officer License online. You can schedule an appointment to apply for any new Chapter 493 license at one of our regional offices.
Please contact our Public Inquiry Center at (850) 245-5691 or through Live Chat with questions.
The Division of Licensing administers Florida’s concealed weapon licensing program and oversees Florida’s private investigative, private security and recovery services industries. The division’s regulatory oversight of private investigative, private security and recovery services includes licensing, enforcing compliance standards, and ensuring public protection from unethical business practices and unlicensed activity.
Popular Links
Concealed Weapon Licenses
- Apply for a Concealed Weapon License
- Check the Status of Your Concealed Weapon License Application
- Concealed Weapon License FAQ
- Update Your Concealed Weapon License Address
Private Investigation, Private Security and Recovery Services
- April 16, 2021:
Important Notice Regarding Online Class D Security Officer License and Class G Statewide Firearm License Renewals
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- February 9, 2021:
Important Notice to All Chapter 493 Licensees Regarding Amendments to Rule 5N-1.113, F.A.C.
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- March 6, 2020:
Important Notice Regarding the New Orlando Regional Office Location
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- September 24, 2019:
Commissioner of Agriculture Rescission of Emergency Order 2019-001
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- June 19, 2019:
Important Notice to Security Schools and Security Instructors Regarding Amendment to Rule 5N-1.140, F.A.C.
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- May 10, 2019:
Important Notice Regarding New Rule 5N-1.114, F.A.C. — Directly Related Criminal Offenses and Amended Rule 5N-1.113, F.A.C.
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- October 5, 2018:
Important Notice to Chapter 493 Agencies Regarding New Rule 5N-1.142, Florida Administrative Code — Agency Reporting Requirements
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- August 29, 2018:
Important Notice to Chapter 493 Industry Regarding Amendments to 5N-1.140 — Consolidated Courses
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- July 13, 2018:
Important Notice to Agency Licensees Regarding the Opening of the Plantation Regional Office
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- Private Investigation, Private Security and Recovery Services FAQ
