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Private Investigations: Background Report Instructions
Background Check for Initial License/Registration Application
Pursuant to the Private Investigations Act [§ 61-27B-34, NMSA 1978], the following applicants for initial licensure or registration must submit to a biometric federal criminal history background check:
- Private Investigator
- Private Investigations Employee
- Private Investigation Company (each owner, director, and/or officer)
- Private Patrol Operator
- Private Patrol Company (each owner, director, and/or officer)
- Polygraph Examiner
- Security Guard Level One, Two, and Three
A Private Investigations Manager and Private Patrol Operations Manager are not required to submit to a biometric federal criminal history background check because they must first hold the respective Private Investigator or Private Patrol Operator license or a Level Three Security Guard registration.
ORI lookup is NM920250Z
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New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Email: nmaps.dps@dps.nm.gov
Phone: 505-827-9181
Background Check for License/Registration Renewal
Pursuant to the Private Investigations Act [§ 61-27B-34, NMSA 1978], and rules adopted by the Regulation and Licensing Department [16.48.2 NMAC], the following applicants for renewal must submit to a Department of Public Safety (DPS) state criminal history background check:
- Private Investigator (only if licensee will carry a firearm)
- Private Investigations Employee (only if licensee will carry a firearm)
- Private Patrol Operator (only if licensee will carry a firearm)
- Security Guard Level Three
Click here for a list of criminal convictions that could disqualify an applicant from receiving a license or registration.
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