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ACT 208

In 2010, the Hawaiʻi Legislature passed Act 208 (SLH 2010) into law, establishing training, registration, and professional standards requirements for security guards under HRS §463-10.5. On May 9, 2013, the Board of Private Detectives and Guards approved formal definitions clarifying what it means to act in a guard capacity. If you are physically present to provide protection, deterrence, observation, reporting, or safekeeping of persons or property within assigned boundaries, you are considered to be acting as a guard and must be properly registered under Hawaiʻi law. This registration is more commonly referred to as a “Guard Card.”


Under HRS §463-10.5, all individuals acting in a guard capacity must register with the Board before working. Basic eligibility requirements include:


  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Be mentally fit to perform guard duties
  • Have no disqualifying criminal convictions and pass required state and federal background checks


To obtain your Guard registration (Guard Card) in Hawaiʻi, follow these steps:

Obtaining & Maintaining a Guard License

To become licensed as a guard, the following must be completed:

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Complete an initial 8-Hour Guard Employee Training course through Solutions-4-Security. Enroll in a course today!

Be fingerprinted and complete a federal background check conducted by the FBI. (The current vendor is Fieldprint Hawaii)

- Fieldprint Code: HI-DCCA-PDSG

- License Type: Guard Employee

- Department/Agency: Board of Private Detectives and Guards

Submit an application to the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Professional & Vocational Licensing Division either in person or by mail. For faster processing, submit an application online at MyPVL

Once licensed, it is the individual’s responsibility to maintain their license in compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Solutions-4-Security offers services and training to support ongoing licensing requirements. It is recommended to stay familiar with relevant laws and regulations, available on the Board of Private Detectives & Guards website .