A Private Detective/Agency Bond is required for anyone who wants to operate as a private investigator or run a detective agency in Hawaii. This $5,000 bond acts as a financial promise that you'll follow all state laws and regulations while conducting investigations. If you break the rules or harm someone through impro…
Overview
What it is.
A Private Detective/Agency Bond is required for anyone who wants to operate as a private investigator or run a detective agency in Hawaii. This $5,000 bond acts as a financial promise that you'll follow all state laws and regulations while conducting investigations. If you break the rules or harm someone through impro…
Who usually needs it
Licensed private detectives, guards, and private detective agencies in Hawaii must obtain this $5,000 bond before a license is issued by the Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards under HRS Chapter 463. The bond does not apply to guard employee registrations, only licensed roles. It ensures honest conduct and indemnifies persons injured by the licens…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateHIBond amount$5,000ObligeeState of HawaiiBond classLicense BondCategoryOtherBondPrivate Detective/Agency BondPlain descriptionA Private Detective/Agency Bond is required for anyone who wants to operate as a private investigator or run a detective agency in Hawaii. This $5,000 bond acts as a financial promise that you'll follow all state laws a…Who needs this bondLicensed private detectives, guards, and private detective agencies in Hawaii must obtain this $5,000 bond before a license is issued by the Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards under HRS Chapter 463. The bond …
