Iowa — Private Security Agency And Private Investigative Agency Bond
Running both a private security and investigation agency in Iowa? The combined-license bond minimum is $10,000. Apply through The Southern Agency with the exact DPS agency name and both licensed activities identified.
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- Recorded state
- Iowa
- Bond type
- Security / Investigation / Locksmith Bond
- Category
- Professional & occupational licenses
What this bond does
Iowa Chapter 80A uses agency security for faithful, lawful and honest conduct in the licensed business. A single licensed business type has a $5,000 minimum; more than one has a $10,000 minimum.
- Who needs it
- Agencies arranging Iowa private security or private investigation licensing security, especially businesses holding both types. Match the principal to the agency license, not an employee’s ID card.
- Who it protects
- The bond supports people injured by breach of its conditions, including conduct by the applicant’s employees in the licensed business. The surety’s aggregate liability cannot exceed the bond sum.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Iowa Code2026 §80A.10: agency licensee bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
- Iowa DPS: agency license bond requirements (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
- Iowa DPS: PD6 license surety bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
Have these ready
- Exact DPS agency applicant name and business address.
- Security only, investigation only or both license types.
- Required sum and dates, plus PD6 form instructions.
- Separate liability certificate details for the agency licensing file.
Questions about this bond
Do security and investigation need two $5,000 bonds?
Chapter80A requires at least $10,000 when the agency conducts more than one licensed business type. Use the DPS request and PD6 form for the combined agency rather than assuming two single-type instruments satisfy it.
Is the injured party or DPS named in the official form?
PD6 binds the principal and surety to people injured by a breach. The completed licensing security is submitted to DPS; the receiving department and protected people have different roles.
Does this replace employee ID cards or insurance?
No. The agency bond is one licensing requirement. DPS separately requires liability insurance evidence and ID cards for individuals performing regulated services for the agency.