How do I Renew my California BSIS Unarmed Guard Card?
- Summary (Quick Answer)
- Training Requirements
- Renewal Process
- BreEZe: How to Submit an Online Renewal Application
- Renewal Fees
- Renew Expired Guard Card
- Unarmed Guard Card Application Processing Timeframes
- Common Issues that can Delay Renewal
Summary
The quick answer is...
Details are below.
Course Prices
| Course | Price | Buy | Login |
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| Annual BSIS Continuing Education (8-hours) | $23.99 |
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Training Requirements
Pursuant to BPC section 7583.20, you MUST HAVE COMPLETED, and you must certify that you have completed, all training required by section 7583.6, subdivision (b) as set out below as a condition for renewal.
Within 6 months of Initial Registration: 32 hours of security guard skills training must have been completed within six months of registration as detailed below:
- At least 16 hours within 30 days of registration.
- Additional 16 hours (for a total of 32 hours) within 6 months of registration.
Pursuant to BPC Section 7583.6, subdivision (f), you must complete the following training:
Annual Training: 8 hours of security guard skills training must be completed annually.
If you have not completed these courses, you can take them online here:
If you have already completed the entire 40-hours course, you do not need to repeat it. You only need to complete the 8-hours annual renewal course.
BreEZe: How to Submit an Online Renewal Application
This tutorial describes how to submit a renewal application. This video was produced by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Renewal Process
- Renew timely – By law, you must submit a Security Guard registration renewal application and renewal payment at least 60 days prior to expiration of your current registration.
NOTE: Applications received more than 90 days before expiration will be returned. - Complete Training
- Submit renewal application
This can be done online or by mail. - Pay renewal fees.
Renewals Forms
Security Guard Paper Renewal Application (01/2019)
Security Guard Online Renewal Application (BreEZe)
Renewal Fees
Due to a new law, the fee to renew a Security Guard registration is changing. Also, by law, a Security Guard registration may be renewed up to 60 days after expiration with payment of a delinquency fee.
| Timeframe | Fee |
|---|---|
| Before expiration: | $40 |
| Up to 60-days after expiration: | $65 |
| More than 60-days | Cannot renew/new initial application required |
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