SORA Information
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OFFICE PHONES ARE TEMPORARILY DOWN DUE TO WEATHER RELATED TECHNICAL ISSUES. PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT PDU@NJSP.ORG OR AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:
- (609) 777-7672 (PI / SORA INQURIY)
- (609) 633-9352 (SORA / GENERAL INQUIRY)
- (609) 341-3426 (SORA / FINGERPRINT INQUIRY)
- (609) 633-9376 (PI / SORA AGENCY OWNER APPLICATION - INQUIRY)
*Office Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
Marijuana Decriminalization Information: The Security Officer Registration Act (PDF) and SORA Rules & Regs (PDF) have NOT been updated and/or amended to reflect the current marijuana laws in NJ as it relates to disqualifying drug offenses, specifically, marijuana. Please review the Attorney General’s Directive 2021-1: Directive Governing Dismissals of Certain Pending Marijuana Charges (PDF) and Interim Guidance Regarding Marijuana Decriminalization. (PDF) *It should be noted that the NJSP - Private Detective Unit does NOT provide legal advice and further inquiry regarding specific drug offenses should be directed to a legal representative. For additional information, please contact PDU at pdu@njsp.org.
*SORA Instructors - See Virtual Training Checklist (PDF)
*The Temporary Certification to stand post for INITIAL Security Officer (Armed/Unarmed) applicant’s will revert back to the original 30 day time period immediately following this posting.
New Jersey State Police
Private Detective Unit
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628-0068
Phone: 609-341-3426 or 609-633-9352
email at: pdu@njsp.org
Security Officer Information
- Security Officer Help Page
- Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) (PDF)
- Security Officer Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Santiago’s Law (PDF)
Security Agency Owner
- Security Agency Owner Help Page
- Security Agency Bond (PDF)
- Security Agency Statement (PDF)
- Security Agency HR Functions
Bounty Hunter Information
- Bounty Hunter Help Page
- Bounty Hunter Licensing Act (PDF)
- Bounty Hunter Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Bail Bond Agent Clarification (PDF)
SORA Instructor Information
Business Registration
Private Detective Agencies can file online at:
https://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/registration/
Application Section
- Security Officer Application
- Security Agency Owner Application
- Bounty Hunter Application
- Security Instructor Application
As a matter of information, the New Jersey State Police Private Detective Unit, on behalf of the Superintendent of the State Police, is the regulating authority for the private security industry in this state.
Updates/News
06/17/19Fee Increase (PDF)
01/01/19
Armed Security Officer FAQ (PDF)
06/03/16
SORA Troubleshooting (PDF)
04/27/16
Santiago’s Law (PDF)
