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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
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  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.

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
  • 29 January 2026
  • Guidance
• Check if you can get an SIA licence with a criminal record
  • 19 June 2026
  • Guidance
• Check what training you need to get an SIA licence
  • 20 August 2026
  • Guidance
• Apply for an SIA licence
  • 19 June 2026
  • Guidance
• If your application for an SIA licence is successful
  • 11 June 2026
  • Guidance
• If we refuse your application for an SIA licence
  • 1 December 2025
  • Guidance

Documents

• SIA: Get Licensed
  • 21 May 2026
  • 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