Florida DBPR Security License Fee Calculator
Estimate Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) security industry license fees for individuals and agencies under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
Formula
Total Fee = Application Fee + License Fee + Fingerprint Fee + Firearms Training Fee + Late Renewal Penalty + Branch Fees
- Application Fee: $45 (individual) or $75 (agency) — new applications only; $0 for renewals.
- License Fee: $75–$225 depending on license class (2-year biennial term).
- Fingerprint Fee: $42.00 (FDLE) + $8.00 (FBI) = $50.00 — new applicants only.
- Firearms Training Fee: ~$100 estimated; paid directly to a DBPR-approved firearms range (Class DS, G, MA).
- Late Renewal Penalty: License Fee × 25% — applied when renewing after the license expiration date (§493.6113(3)).
- Branch Fees: Number of branches × $150 per branch location (Class BB/AA/RR equivalent fee).
Assumptions & References
- Fee schedule based on Florida Statutes §493.6113 and DBPR published fee schedule (2024).
- All licenses are issued on a 2-year (biennial) term.
- Fingerprint processing fees are set by FDLE ($42) and FBI ($8) and are subject to change independently of DBPR fees.
- Firearms training fees are paid to a DBPR-approved range/instructor and are not collected by DBPR directly; the $100 figure is an estimate.
- Late renewal penalty of 25% applies per §493.6113(3) when a licensee renews after the expiration date but within the delinquency window.
- Branch location fees apply to Class B (Security Agency), Class A (PI Agency), and Class R (Recovery Agency) licensees operating additional offices.
- This calculator does not include: exam fees, training school fees, surety bond costs, or local business tax receipts.
- Source: DBPR Security Industry Program | Florida Statutes Chapter 493.