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Arkansas guard renewal forms Covers: Choose PSO Renewal for unarmed or CSO Renewal for commissioned armed guards.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Guard / security agency |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Renewal fee | The October 2026 renewal forms list $78 total for either unarmed PSO or commissioned armed CSO renewal: $40 license fee plus $38 in background-check and related charges. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal application | Arkansas guard renewal forms |
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Arkansas State Police — Private Security Select PSO for unarmed guards or CSO for commissioned armed guardsAuthority listed in Private Investigators / Security Companies / Alarm Installation & Monitoring - Arkansas Department of Public Safety.
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- Private Investigators / Security Companies / Alarm Installation & Monitoring - Arkansas Department of Public Safety Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- PI_Security_Private_Security_Officer_Renewal_Application_10012026.pdf Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- PI_Security_Commissioned_Security_Officer_Renewal_Application_10012026.pdf Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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