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Private Investigations: Background Report Instructions

Background Check for Initial License Application

Background check instructions will be sent to applicant upon successful completion of initial application. To complete an application, please visit: https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/bcd/s/login/

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.

 

Background Check for License/Registration Renewal

Background check instructions will be sent to applicant upon successful completion of initial application. To complete an application, please visit: https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/bcd/s/login/

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

 

ORI Number: NM920250Z

Questions?

New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Email: nmaps.dps@dps.nm.gov
Phone: 505-827-9181

 

• List of criminal convictions that could disqualify an applicant from receiving a license or registration can be viewed at the followng link: New Mexico Administrative Code
• View or download How to obtain and challenge your FBI identification record
• View or download Noncriminal justice applicant’s privacy rights

New Mexico Security Guards

 

 

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