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New Hampshire investigator & guard bonds.
$1,000 flat.

New Hampshire requires every private investigator, security guard service, and bail recovery agent to carry a $50,000 surety bond under RSA 106-F, filed with the Department of Safety. Ours is $1,000, issued instantly — the price you see is the checkout price, identical for everyone. A quick soft credit check may apply; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for your NH PI, security guard, or bail recovery license — new applicants and renewals through the Department of Safety

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $50,000 bond, $1,000, no quote theater

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Soft credit check only — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score — and the price stays $1,000 either way

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How it works

Three steps to licensed.

Your license is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

RIGHT AWAY

Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with the Department of Safety

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with your license application or renewal at the Division of State Police. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

New Hampshire licenses private investigators, security guard services, and bail recovery agents through the Department of Safety, Division of State Police, and conditions the license on a $50,000 surety bond under RSA 106-F. The bond is a public-protection guarantee standing behind your conduct — and the conduct of any employees who work under your license.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and the State of New Hampshire together with anyone harmed by your work (the protected parties). If a licensee violates the chapter or harms a member of the public, the harmed party can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The bond must stay in force for the life of the license, so we track it and notify you 60 and 30 days out to keep your $50,000 filing continuous.

RSA 106-F (Private Investigators, Security Guards & Bail Recovery Agents)New Hampshire RSA Chapter 106-F governs private investigators, security guard services, and bail recovery (bail enforcement) agents, licensed through the Department of Safety. The chapter conditions licensure on a $50,000 surety bond, and the licensee is responsible for the conduct of employees covered under that bond. Licenses are generally valid for two years and renew on submission of evidence that the bond remains in force — confirm the current amount and term on your application.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a NH private detective or PI license — individual or agency

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Running a security guard service that the Department of Safety licenses under RSA 106-F

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Working as a bail recovery / bail enforcement agent in New Hampshire

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Renewing your license and your current bond is expiring or your surety non-renewed

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $50,000?No. You pay $1,000 — a flat, one-time premium set by our carrier's rate book for this bond. The $50,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the state and anyone you harm; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of State Police, requires it as a condition of a private investigator, security guard service, or bail recovery agent license under RSA 106-F. No active bond, no license.

Does the bond cover my employees?Yes — under RSA 106-F the licensee is responsible for the conduct of employees who work under the license, and they are covered by the licensee's surety bond. The $50,000 limit applies to the license, not per employee.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval, not price. The price is $1,000 either way: credit can affect whether we approve the bond, never what it costs.

When does it renew?New Hampshire licenses in this category generally run two years, and you can buy a single 2-year term bond term. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your license to stay valid.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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