1. An applicant for a license or license renewal shall deposit with each application the fee for the license and if necessary the fees associated with processing the fingerprints.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 80A.5

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Private investigative agency: means a person engaged in a private investigation business. See Iowa Code 80A.1
  • Private security agency: means a person engaged in a private security business. See Iowa Code 80A.1
 2. If the application is approved, the deposited amount shall be applied on the license fee. If the application is disapproved, the deposited amount excluding the fees associated with the processing of the fingerprints shall be refunded to the applicant.
 3. The fee for a two-year license for a bail enforcement business, a private investigative agency, or a private security agency is one hundred dollars.