1. (1)(a) The bureau shall notify each licensee by email 90 days before the expiration date clearly printed on the identification card and license.

   1. (b) The bureau may send a renewal notice to a licensee at the last provided address, about 90 days before the expiration of the licensee's license if there is not an e-mail address on file for the licensee.

2. (2)(a) A licensee seeking to renew a license shall submit a completed renewal packet to the bureau.

   1. (b) The renewal packet shall include:

      1. (i) a written renewal form provided by the bureau with the licensee's residential or physical address and mailing or business address;
      2. (ii) one color photograph of passport quality, taken no more than 24 months before application for renewal, which contains the licensee's name written on the back of the photograph;
      3. (iii) a photocopy of a driver license or state-issued identification card; and
      4. (iv) a non-refundable processing fee in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card in the amount required by Section 53-9-111.

3. (3) If the licensee has an agency license, the licensee shall also provide evidence that the licensee has a valid certificate of:

   1. (a) liability insurance for the licensee in an amount of not less than $500,000 as described in Subsection 53-9-109(3); and
   2. (b) workers' compensation insurance, if applicable.
4. (4) If the licensee has a registrant or an apprentice license, the licensee shall provide evidence that the licensee has a valid surety bond for the licensee in an amount of not less than $10,000 as described in Subsection 53-9-110(3).

5. (5) The licensee shall submit proof of completion of continuing education requirements, completed within two years before the date of application for renewal as described under Subsection 53-9-111(2), which shall include:

   1. (a) four hours of ethics education provided by a nationally recognized association or bureau-approved association;
   2. (b) four hours of education on Utah law, including Title 53, Chapter 9, Private Investigator Regulation Act; and
   3. (c) eight hours of education as approved by the bureau.
6. (6) A licensee whose license has been expired for more than 180 days, shall reapply and meet each requirement found in Section R722-330-4.
7. (7) If the licensee meets the qualifications for renewal, the bureau shall renew the license.

8. (8)(a) If the bureau determines that the licensee does not meet the qualifications for renewal, the bureau shall deny the renewal.

   1. (b) The bureau's written denial shall state the reasons why the renewal was denied and indicate that the licensee may request a hearing before the board by filing a written request within 30 calendar days from the date the bureau's written denial was issued.
9. (9) If the licensee requests review by the board, the board shall conduct an informal hearing in accordance with Section R722-330-9 during which the licensee may present evidence and testimony in response to evidence and testimony presented by the bureau.

KEY: private investigators, license

Date of Last Change: December 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 3, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-9-101 through 53-9-119