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New Jersey SORA security officer renewal Covers: Sign in as Returning Applicant and select Security Officer → Submit Renewal; complete the required refresher before expiration.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Guard / security agency |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Unarmed Security Officer Certification lasts two years; Armed Security Officer Certification lasts one year. Complete renewal and the eight-hour refresher before expiration. NJSP sends its first renewal reminder 90 days before expiry. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Security officer renewal: $60 base fee. Fingerprint archive fees are additional and may vary. Agency, agency-owner and instructor credentials have separate fees; refresher training is also required. [source 1] [source 2] |
| Renewal application | New Jersey SORA security officer renewal |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
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Guard registration, armed authorization, and agency licenses can follow different rules. Confirm both the role and the relevant jurisdiction.
New Jersey State Police — SORA Security officers and security agencies have separate credentialsAuthority listed in SORA – New Jersey State Police.
Source review dates · 3 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- SORA – New Jersey State Police Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- PDU-Application Fees – New Jersey State Police Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
- FAQ’s – SORA – New Jersey State Police Retrieved Oct 14, 2026
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