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Free Guard Card Application Tools
Stop guessing about cost, timing, eligibility, work status, and renewal dates. These tools run in your browser and do not ask for your name or email.
“How much will this really cost?”“Can I work yet?”“When should I renew?”
California cost calculator
Add training and Live Scan quotes to the fixed application fee. See a realistic total before paying.
Calculate total →Application timeline
Turn your submission date into a planning window and the right follow-up actions.
Build timeline →Can I work now?
Separate “submitted,” “approved,” and “card received” so you do not start too early.
Check status →Renewal date calculator
See the earliest filing date, recommended deadline, expiration date, and cancellation risk date.
Calculate dates →California readiness check
Find which required preparation step is still missing before you apply.
Check readiness →Choose your state
California is not the national rule. Compare six very different licensing paths.
Find state guide →Privacy: Inputs stay on your device. These tools do not transmit personal data or replace agency decisions.