Security guard (armed)

Learn how to get, renew, or update your armed security guard license, and view the related fees and forms.

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Laws and rules: Security guards

Learn the current laws and rules for security guards and view rulemaking activity.

Frequently asked questions: Security guards

See answers to frequently asked questions about security guard licensing.

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Mailing addresses

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Forms with payments

Private Security Guard Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

Mail without payments

Private Security Guard Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9649
Olympia, WA 98507-9649

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Security Guards Program
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street
Olympia, WA 98501-2283