To apply for an SIA licence, you need to complete an securityonline application form with the Security Industry Authority.
Please check with your local branch if you need to book an appointment to complete your application there.
How to apply
We have over 1,100 branches that can help you get your licence. Our specially trained staff will guide you through the process. Please note that this service is not available after 5pm each day.
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Start an SIA licence application online
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Visit a 69ÌÃ
Bring your SIA application reference number and original copies of the required documents into a branch. Find a participating branch
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We’ll complete your application in branch
We’ll check your documentation, capture your photograph and take your electronic signature. We’ll also take payment, if required.
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We’ll send your application to the SIA
Your completed application will be sent to the SIA. This service costs £184.
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Who is the SIA?
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the organisation responsible for licensing individuals who work in certain parts of the UK’s private security industry.
Common SIA licence questions
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The SIA should have sent you a licence application reference number. Bring this to a participating branch within 3 months of completing your on-line Security Industry Authority licence application.
Make sure you bring originals of any documents requested, not photocopies. We'll send your application electronically to the SIA.
We will check your documents, take your photograph, record your signature and take payment (if applicable.)
For an additional fee we'll post any supporting documentation off to the SIA for you.
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Your Next Steps Notification from SIA will tell you if you need to send any documents directly to them.
You need to send everything to the SIA within 21 days of visiting the 69ÌÃ or your application may be withdrawn.
Until the SIA receive your documents they will not be able to progress your application further.
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Yes; if you want the 69ÌÃ to post any extra documents to the SIA, you’ll be charged an additional fee to cover the cost of postage and envelope.
You will also need a covering note with your reference number and your full name and address.
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Once we’ve taken your photo and recorded your signature, we send them electronically to the SIA where they're added to your application.
The SIA will then continue to process your application.
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