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How to get an SIA licence

How to apply for an SIA licence so that you can work in the private security industry.

• From: Security Industry Authority
• Published: 22 October 2020
• Last updated: 9 May 2023 — See all updates

What you need to know

What you need to know if you are thinking of applying for an SIA licence.

• Find out if you need an SIA licence
  • 4 November 2024
  • Guidance
• Check if you can get an SIA licence with a criminal record
  • 21 May 2024
  • Guidance
• Check what training you need to get an SIA licence
  • 2 September 2022
  • Guidance
• Apply for an SIA licence
  • 2 July 2024
  • Guidance
• If your application for an SIA licence is successful
  • 28 June 2024
  • Guidance
• If we refuse your application for an SIA licence
  • 2 July 2024
  • Guidance

Documents

• SIA: Get Licensed
  • 3 February 2025
  • Statutory guidance
• You're trained, so how do you get an SIA licence?
  • 9 May 2023
  • Guidance
• Applying for an SIA licence: help and guidance
  • 4 November 2024
  • Guidance

Published 22 October 2020

Last updated 9 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 9 May 2023

   Added a link to the new 'You're trained, so how do you get an SIA licence?' page.

2. 1 April 2021

   Added a link to the new 'SIA: Get Licensed' page.

3. 22 October 2020

   First published.