Armored Car Profession

Any person, firm, association, or corporation which for a fee or other valuable consideration provides secured transportation and protection from one place or point to another place or point of money, currency, coins, bullion, securities, checks, documents, stocks, bonds, jewelry, paintings, and other valuables.

Other Information

Duration of License

2 Years

Authority

GS 74C 2(A); GS 74C 3(A)(1)

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Tied to Business

Fees

Application
$150.00
New License
$500.00
Renewal
$500.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$88.00

Other Requirements

18 years of age with a high school degree or equivalent; Be a US citizen or a resident alien (If not US Citizen, documentation verifying legal alien status); Be of good moral character with temperate habits, no criminal record, criminal background check; one set of fingerprints; five personal reference questionnaire forms; if a Veteran, copy of DD214 or letter from commanding officer if currently in military; Applicant Must File With The Board Evidence Of Liability Insurance. Applicant Needs To Be Familiar With Character Requirements In GS 74C-8(D). Two small head and shoulder photograph. Education Fund Fee (one time new issuance only) and Fingerprint Card Fee

Exemptions

Does Not Include A Person Operating An Armored Car Business Pursuant To A Motor Carrier Certificate Or Permit Issued By The N.C. Utilities Commission Which Grants Operating Rights For Such Business; However, Armed Armored Car Service Guards Shall Be Subject To The Provisions Of G.S. 74C-13. {G.S. 74C-3(1)

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Public Safety
Private Protective Services
3101 Industrial Drive
Ste. 104
Raleigh, NC 27609-
919-788-5320

Occupational Information

Couriers and Messengers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.