- 1). Become certified as a home security expert or security system installer. Seek out a professional certification organization, such as the Alarm Association of Florida for those in that state. Your certification can be through a state organization or through a professional security association. You'll need to pay a fee and pass a test consisting of a written portion and a hands-on portion for troubleshooting and installation. Certification helps your business when you have the necessary paperwork that says you're qualified to do your job. Being certified in your field makes you more credible.
- 2). Get a business license. This requires a business plan and a place of business. Your business will need to get inspected by the local licensing board (and possibly by state inspectors depending on your state laws) before your license can be approved. Pay all necessary licensing fees to your local licensing board in addition to state or federal fees. In some states, like Massachusetts, you may qualify as a security company and have to pay an additional fee.
- 3). Draw up contracts for your services. As a freelance home security expert, you should have contracts on hand for the different jobs you can perform. Make sure you have legally binding contracts that will hold up in case of involvement by authorities in civil or criminal investigations.
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