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New York armed guard requirements

Armed security guard registration · Last verified November 1, 2026

Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal or career advice. Licensing rules, hours and fees change and vary by state and employer. Verify every requirement with the issuing body before you enroll, apply or work.

Issuing agency

New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

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Requirements and training

Minimum age
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Training and requirements
Everything for the unarmed registration, plus a valid New York pistol permit and the 47-hour firearms course from a DCJS-approved school.

Cost and time

Fees
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Time
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Renewal

Every calendar year: the 8-hour annual in-service course and the 8-hour annual firearms course (two of each per 2-year registration).

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Sources

  1. dos.ny.gov/security-guard-training-requirements
  2. dos.ny.gov/frequently-asked-questions-security-guard

Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.