How to apply for an SIA licence in the UK [Updated 2024] | Get Licensed

[@winstonjacobs198]

It's no longer a requirement to take your application to the post office, just make your payment. Please update your info please.

[@attahbuchi8204]

How do I do that

[@gone4130]

I've been told the poste office will take pictures of mine So i need to go there no ?

[@gone4130]

No you wrong You need to go to the post office

[@S.BOfficial786]

​@@A4969Z there is only 1 fee then sia will send you the badge

[@A4969Z]

​@@S.BOfficial786 thanks bro

[@jilljarvis8076]

Thank you, very clearly put and informative making the process straightforward thank you, for your video

[@getlicensed]

We're glad you found it useful!

[@jaskaranmehra3658]

Thank for accurate information brother. Excellent

[@getlicensed]

We're glad you found it useful!

[@nkyampz]

Is a soft copy of my criminal clearance report document enough when going to the post office?

[@AsmatKhan-yb3th]

Thanks for the video sir. Do i need bank statement along with driving licences and passport also i have different adresses on the bank statement & drving license. Please reply. Regards.

[@mustaphahaji1955]

Instead going to post office in appreciation process I paid £192 for door supervise & cctv surveillance and the email came the exception . Now they check up to criminal record , when can I go for post office or what to do. Thanks Mustapha Omer Haji

[@KingsleyAdu-Onyinah]

Can I fill it with my provisional driving licence. Thanks

[@SurveySuccessUK]

First of all, thank you, you explain everything very nicely and give a lot of important information through your videos. I am currently living in dubai and working as a security guard in dubai, I have hnd, will come to UK for top up inshallah. Now I will come to UK from Dubai but my home country is Bangladesh. In that case police clearance will be required from which country to get SIA license.

[@rehanazizi3912]

Declaration is not working it says we don't have your details of qualifications

[@SADIQSHITTU]

well-done. I need help with my license application on the right to work in the Uk section. which number is the Home office reference number and where do i get it. i have checked all my documents and cant seem to find it.

[@apdcarr]

I have got to renew my license soon, trouble is £184 Renewal then top up course and first aid course £300, then have 3 days off work to do the training £360, then no courses in my area so got to travel 40 miles away to Manchester and back each day £100, nearly costing £950, after all that still on minimum wages for day and night shifts and working weekends, thinking is it worth having a badge anymore after doing security for the last 21 years, 😂😂

[@jamienhb9770]

its a total ripoff, trouble is nowdays people will work for minimum wages cos most are not from england and its a lot of money back home, door supervisors should be getting paid a lot more than they are at the moment cos of the risk involved

[@jwillk42]

Get a job in a warehouse, same pay if not more and no stupid licence needed.

[@jwillk42]

@@ManicMoe I don't know really, I'm from up north. Try Indeed.

[@aurangzaibsaeed4652]

@@jwillk42i am in dudley west midland and I have full right to work as i am on dependant visa. Please suggest me any warehouse job in Birmingham

[@joeberry9525]

@@aurangzaibsaeed4652mercury, in Halesowen. Or MB distribution Cradley heath

[@adeniranbjay4004]

Well I enjoyed everything about the SIA training. But there should be an improvement on how long it’s takes to complete the application 21days is a hell of time

[@Samirmahato999]

Can i apply from the UAE , i have completed Security Level 3 course for PSBD license and i hope i can pass the SIA Exam.

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you would need to complete a SIA training course here in the UK before you could apply for your licence.

[@coolandcold555]

I am from Nepal, can i get SIA license through online? or i have to be in uk to attend exam or license?

[@bruh-124-s7q]

You have to attend exam

[@jannatulnayemtultul9627]

Which number should I put as home office reference number?

[@mdminhazahamedrifat3282]

Thanks, where to upload soft copy of the criminal record?

[@mehrdad88shadi93]

Hello, as someone who isn't from UK but got permission to stay and work for 5 years, I've been in UK for nearly 4 years. Do i need to bring an avidenc from my home country to complete the application? Thanks

[@RaccooNix-p1q]

Mine doesnt look the same has this video it doesn't show me sections I just have to find it my self and fill it in

[@i_am_moya]

Hey i use to be a arm security back in Jamaica 🇯🇲 just migrate to the uk 🇬🇧 can i apply for a SIA license,

[@jamienhb9770]

you have to do the course here

[@yungebube908]

At what point will I pay the 190 pound please?

[@WHITE.KNIGHT.]

What about first aid certificate how's that work can you do it on line

[@Koenigsegg954]

I already have cctv license which they granted but I haven't received my license card, what's the procedure for that

[@Ibrahim_chauhan]

Is there any requirement like .. how long minimum stay in uk

[@mastert.e.f6574]

Good day please I will like to know the documents I will need to enroll for the SIA course as an international student?

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you can see all of the documents you need here: www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-sia-licence#check-you-have-the-right-document You will need to also have your address history for the last 5 years, criminal record checks from the countries you have lived in for the past 5 years and the right to work in the UK.

[@balvindersahota5700]

What do you do when it say next step but have no option

[@omid7730]

We can register sia form...details in post office

[@vrishabhjangra4082]

Hi brother. Im give exam for security licence But i have a only forename how can i create an account on sia website.? Please help

[@tiocfaidh28]

Passport. Is it essential to have one in order to apply? My UK passport expired 5 years ago. I had and still have no intention to travel so didn't renew. I have a driving licence if this helps? Thank you.

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you do not need a passport - your driving licence will be fine. You will also need 2 documents which prove your address. These can be things like bank statements or utility bills.

[@tiocfaidh28]

@@getlicensed Thank you so much, this is very helpful.

[@nwachikeone2636]

My passport has expired and I applied for new one but it is still being processed. Can I use my BRP to apply for my SIA license

[@unitedtheory5802]

Hello; momentum recuritment paid for my application but i cannot attend post office in time as i am abroad. But will i be refunded the fee if my application is cancelled after i couldnt attend post office

[@akinsankofa]

the process isnt straightforward when training providewrs submit certificates with the wrong spellings of names

[@KrisVic91]

Do I need to have my original birth certificate? I've lost mine. Also, do you need to do a top up course every 3 years? Aswell as repay license fee every 3 years? Kind of punishing minimum wage workers no?

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you could bring with you a passport or a drivers licence instead. Remember you also need 2 group B documents like a bank statement or utility bill. So far you do not need to redo the top up course after 3 years.

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@getlicensed very suspicious that you don't say anything in a reply to him on the subject of the minimum wage he mentioned. Very telling that its an utter scam.

[@shahzad-ali]

@@mgtowchampion7961 wages are set by employers not Get Licensed. A scam means a dishonest scheme - employers offer a pay rate, if you don’t like it, don’t accept.

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@shahzad-ali on the get licensed website it shows..... " security guards £14 per hour" STOP LYING.

[@vkaruru1998]

I have paid 190 online instead going to nearby post office and in online it's asking counter signatory form and I don't have way to get it. It's almost 7 months. Can I get best way to get out of it and get my batch ??

[@sajannepali987]

Please answer me a question. I had SIA door supervisor badge and expired 6 months ago. Can I renew this license continuously???😮😮😮

[@shahzad-ali]

You have to redo your training because your licence has expired

[@nkyampz]

Is a soft copy of my criminal clearance report document enough when going to the post office?

[@getlicensed]

You may have to send a copy of this directly to the SIA as well. In your application make sure to declare any past convictions.

[@mohammadshabulislam7373]

Hi there I need your help please I am passed exta m SIA Doorsuvervisor and I created account SIA online not show my qualifications I ask my exam organisations they they updated but don’t show my qualifications what’s should I do please suggest me many thank

[@ibtesamjaved786]

Hey i dont have a driving license. Should i apply ?

[@getlicensed]

Hey, you do not need a driving licence to apply for your SIA licence.

[@ugochuks1496]

Hi I'll be moving to Swansea with my family by September I'll love to ask if your office is over there because I would love to take training classes?

[@getlicensed]

Hi Ugo, you can find more info and apply to become a security training instructor here: courses.get-licensed.co.uk/become-a-security-instructor

[@nwachikeone2636]

My passport has expired and I applied for new one but it is still being processed. Can I use my BRP to apply for my SIA license

[@manik4259]

can you use other group a document if u dont have passport with you atm, mines getting renewed it will take longer to get

[@getlicensed]

Yes, you can use: - a driving licence photocard issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK - a driving licence photocard and its paper counterpart issued by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland - a UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth - a UK adoption certificate - a UK biometric residence permit card

[@adnanalwan4165]

What two documents I have show them to post office for SIA? thank you

[@getlicensed]

These documents will be the same as the ones you had to show on your course. So a proof of identity, and your proofs of address. Passport / Drivers licence and a bank statement will do.

[@bidemiolajide3720]

I’m about to apply for SIA license after passing my DS but I’m having trouble getting the documents required for my proof of address as an international student in Scotland. I would like to know if I can use statements from 2 online banks.

[@getlicensed]

As long as they are from different banks that should be fine.

[@gouravmakkar_]

kya PCC k bina sab kuch ho skta h?

[@vagrant-techart8278]

I have payed it online do I still need to go to the post office? It is my second license

[@allanarnold3619]

You should have an account online

[@haidersighwal5755]

I have applied for National Insurance number but still didn't get. Can I apply without NI number?

[@__-moA]

You need an NI number to even land yourself a job

[@Durbenii2355]

Good job brother. i have a Question, i am planning to apply for the license within 1 week but the thing is my brp ending date is 15 february 2024. Its mean i have almost 40 days . I am getting confused about this is there have any chance to not get the license because my brp time will be finished in 45 days? please advise me what should i do.

[@getlicensed]

Are you planning on renewing your BRP? You need to have a valid SIA licence to continue working in the security industry. You will not allowed to work with an expired licence.

[@Durbenii2355]

@@getlicensed i am planning to apply for a new license but my brp will expire soon. is that any issue to get the license with this brp?

[@Durbenii2355]

@@getlicensed yes i will renew my brp but not now. thats why i asking is that ok to apply or i should apply after get the new brp?

[@cocococolino1947]

i have a problem when put my license driving number they say its wrong, you can help me please

[@klearco19]

good afternoon, people from Europe for example Italy or Germany after they attend a close protection course recognized by the SIA authority can apply for a Front Line SIA LICENCE ?

[@williammoses9426]

Hello do I have to provide background check ? I mean the DBS

[@S.BOfficial786]

Yes

[@suluetinayacatabu5247]

Help: I've got the email with my certificate attached to it. I'm following the steps like in the video but after registering and logging in...I don't have the "Diversity" form coming up. What else can I do?!?

[@dianabeniuliene9506]

What kind of home office reference number I should to write?

[@ChukwudiemmanuelAmifor]

Do I need to write any mock exams after registration

[@suespice7370]

I just passed on door supervisor , but I’ll do cctv course now, it’s better to wait to apply after ? I’ll get both courses on same Sia license? Or need to do separate?

[@adeniranbjay4004]

Separate

[@yoosufh6370]

Please I need advice. I’m yet to do any SiA course and can only afford to do one right now. Don’t know which to go for. Door supervisor or CCTV operator? Any advice will be highly appreciated.

[@adeniranbjay4004]

@@yoosufh6370 go for the door supervisor

[@Lets.explore.England]

How I can add my qualifications to my SIA account? When I enter my certificate number, website says “we cannot find your certificate”. But I have passed and achieved my certificate. Thanks

[@getlicensed]

Hi Ali, have you made sure you have used the same name as the name you passed your course with? It can sometimes take a few days for the awarding body and the SIA to link up.

[@BlueBerry-b3v]

hello! my brp is expiring soon, got like 7 months left. can i apply for sia licence??

[@mz4ever123]

Does anyone know if the exam results have a time limit? Such as can you leave the results sitting & not apply for a badge for a few months?

[@shahzad-ali]

3 years

[@mz4ever123]

@@shahzad-ali do you have a link. On the certificate there is no expiry.

[@krishnach6322]

hi I'm worked Seasonal worker can I apply for that licence

[@getlicensed]

Hi, yes the door supervisor licence is great as you can pick and choose your own shifts! You can see many roles available on our Get Licensed app.

[@Sirat-e-mustaqeem771]

hello sir i have my police clearance and i uploaded it on my sia account but i have made a mistake by requesting exception because i don't know what is it i just did it so what should i do now please help??

[@khalidgrylls8220]

Sir I write wrong address and dates as well after submitting the application I realize please tell me what can i do now

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you are best off contacting the SIA immediately and letting them know about your mistake.

[@MaxHassan-yi5ez]

I have a question please I had conditional discharge 8 month ago I didn't commit any other problems I did the door supervisor course last week my question is if they check my criminal records wil they see it and refuse me the badge couse I never committed any other please someone answer me

[@getlicensed]

Hi, yes the SIA will be able to see this if it is on your criminal record so it is worth declaring this in your application. They will put everything into consideration and make a decision. Hopefully you should be okay.

[@Entertainment.1558]

My qualifications is not updated it says we cannot find your qualifications record. You know when i started my course i provided another email but now am using different email could that be the reason?

[@abdullahal-hamadani4704]

Hey , i have same problem now , can i ask how you got over this problem ?

[@alialdardiri9501]

@@abdullahal-hamadani4704I have same problem as well idk how to sort it, I’ve been waiting for my ds Sia how long it takes after you pay at the post office no I’ve been waiting for 3 weeks

[@chelseachampions3492]

did it work? i got the same issue right now

[@kishanpun1354]

Can we apply other coutry then uk for this lisence

[@getlicensed]

The SIA licence is only a requirement for working in the UK's Private Security Industry. If you are not from the UK you can still get your licence, however you must have the right to work in the UK and be able to supply a criminal record check as well as a few other checks.

[@Fitness48777]

Dear bro I applied SIA Card on 22-August-2023 and decision has been made of my application on 5-Sept-2023 but now 1 month 4 days complete But I did not receive SIA Card yet so please tell me now what to do?

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you can check the status of your application in your SIA dashboard. If you still have not heard anything, you can contact them directly.

[@lostinthephilippines6179]

Hi do i need to wait for my certif8cate first before i apply for the licence?

[@getlicensed]

You just need to wait until you have passed your SIA training course. Sometimes it can take a couple of days for the qualification to be linked to your account though.

[@lostinthephilippines6179]

@@getlicensed thank you!

[@jjohanesson9139]

Do you need to reveal spent covictions?

[@getlicensed]

Yes, you should be completely honest with your application, the SIA will be able to find anything out.

[@jakeyu8208]

Hello I have online banking, can I print of a bank statement and use that as proof of address or does one have to be sent to my house

[@getlicensed]

This should be fine - just make sure if you are using this for both Group B Documents they are from different banks.

[@JasonGeng-gf2bf]

Live in China, Is there has any channel apply for SIA License？thx

[@getlicensed]

You need to complete and pass your SIA training course here in the UK then apply for your licence.

[@JasonGeng-gf2bf]

@@getlicensed Is there only training in UK? I am living in China, how to pass the course? Online? Pls I need some help, thx!

[@kapilkaushal987]

Hi.. My wife doesn't have any middle name and last name she has a single name how can i apply for that. and for the 5 year address history what should i mention there as i have moved to uk just a 5 months ago should i need to mention my previous home address back in my home country?

[@harmanpreetsingh5655]

Bro i also don’t have last name. Can you guide me , how can i apply sia badge online?

[@kapilkaushal987]

@@harmanpreetsingh5655 I am also waiting for someone to help me..

[@GurdeepSingh-sd2tj]

my name on driving license is mr gurdeep singh in forname option. but it does not match with sia application because of forename or surname problem what should i do??

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you should make sure your forename and surname match the names you used for your SIA training course.

[@cameronroberts3141]

Hi. I’m 18 years old. Is a national insurance number okay as a group b proof of address ??? Help please

[@Block1-fs3jb]

is driving license mandatory?

[@getlicensed]

No you can use other identification like your passport. You also need two forms of ID to prove your address.

[@pavankumar-hh5ki]

Bro it's showing in progress in photo stage. How many days it's take to complete.? They clicked photo or do I need to upload photo again.??

[@getlicensed]

Maybe try uploading the photo again if it is still stuck on that section

[@AmanImran-mg8en]

When I click apply, it says they can not because my account is linked to a business when it is not.

[@getlicensed]

That is strange, you can contact the SIA directly here: www.services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/contact-form.aspx

[@vinnydurham8964]

Do I need to prove I passed in my case a top up?

[@getlicensed]

Hi Vinny, yes you must pass the top up training course in order to apply for your licence.

[@hinchipinchi2432]

Im in sri lanka and can i get sia lison only send right documents or must migrate to uk

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you must have the right to work and be based in the UK to get your SIA licence.

[@daveallen2018]

Ive applied for my SIA licence but its saying it doesent have a record of my qualification. I completed my course with get licenced and reived my certificate. Why doesn't it have a record of me? All details are correct.

[@getlicensed]

How recently did you complete your course? It can take a few days for the qualification to be linked to yourself. Also make sure you have used the same name in your application as you did when you booked the course.

[@ahsanshah2296]

Can u plz tell me if I don’t have 3 months bank statement will they accept my 2 month bank statement?

[@Gh0sT_919]

yes!

[@AbdurRehmanSarfraz-mv1qb]

My liesence is granted 15 April 2024 but not received then i submitted replacement request on 21 may but liesence is not received in 14 days.. address is correct. Then again i submitted again replacement request on 18 June 2024. I am very worried about my liesence why my liesence is not received.. My liesence is granted but not received 😢 What i do next?😢

[@getlicensed]

You can contact the SIA directly here: www.services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/contact-form.aspx

[@danieagle9672]

Where is the link ??

[@getlicensed]

Hello Daniel, Thank you for reaching out! You can apply for your SIA licence using this link: www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-sia-licence If you need any help with the process, feel free to ask! Best regards, The Get Licensed Team

[@k.mm.k6372]

can i use my provisional license to apply for the course?

[@getlicensed]

Hi, yes this can be used as a Group A document but you still need 2 group B documents

[@Firepony-em9dy]

​@@getlicensed should I say I have mild autism or put prefer not say or put not any, will my application be rejected if I put I do

[@oswaldaruna5765]

Why does my application says waiting for overseas criminality certificate information from me., while I've sent it some weeks ago. Why does it says information required. What will show that I have sent it?

[@getlicensed]

You can reach out to the SIA directly, but this may mean that they are waiting to complete some checks.

[@shanzaanwar4782]

can i apply without passport number because i have submitted passport for renewal

[@getlicensed]

You should be okay with just your drivers licence number, but you could also put in your current passport number too.

[@mujeebkhan9379]

Hi im facingba problem its giving error when i give my provisional Driving licence number

[@getlicensed]

Some common mistakes when applying for your SIA Licence include: Entering their middle name in the forename field. For example if your name is David Lee Rodgers, your first name would be David, middle name Lee and Surname Rodgers. If your drivers licence has an abbreviated name on it - for example MD is short for Mohammad. If this is the case, you would fill out your name so it matches your Drivers licence and put MD as your forename and any other names in the middle name and surname field. I hope this helps.

[@aurangzaibsaeed4652]

What are for A and form B?

[@getlicensed]

Form A and B refers to your Identity documents. Form A documents could be your passport or driving licence, Form B can be things like Utility bills or Bank Statements. You need one A and two B documents.

[@stanokolorie3573]

Am in qatar can I apply SIA LICENCE AND GET IT

[@getlicensed]

Hi Stan, to apply for your SIA licence you must complete a training course in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. You can see all of the course information for the Door Supervisor course here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/door-supervisor

[@antreasG]

To reniew my linsece do I need to send them again the same documents like we do the first time we applied? Because I did my first aid and top up course and now I really don’t know what step to follow my linsece expires December 4

[@zuhaibbutt9390]

Where did you get your training from ? And how much you paid

[@KingDrummo]

I only have 1 document from list B, a letter from hmrc, on my course I sent off a bank statement from my phone but it says clearly they won’t accept an online bank statement when sending for the license.. anyone got any advice I don’t get bank statements in the post I don’t pay any of the bills or have anything it’s asked for other than a hmrc letter 😢

[@jakeyu8208]

Hello I am in the same situation as you only have 1 document from group B, what happened in your situation?

[@usmanzazai3341]

where should we upload our criminal check certificates

[@jwillk42]

You don't, that was just your copy, you don't need to upload it.

[@Fatimahprime]

Sir I am renewing my leicence its gona expire 25 November 2022 fronline ( security guardian) . and application canot go through after delcalration page. What I need new collification and how can I uploadthem . I past first aid . for that. But the messge appeared 1st apprile 2021 qulification or top up ... But I already regester withtem 2013 and still renewing ..

[@getlicensed]

HI, it is now a requirement from the SIA for anyone who is renewing their licence to complete the Top up training course. You can see the security guard top up training here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/sia-top-up-training-for-security-guards-upskilling-course

[@Fatimahprime]

If I do Door suprvision with you. How many paper question come up , and how many I need to be cleared or passed marke . Doest exam will be on screen or paper and how many minuit to cover

[@martin123abcd]

I did an sia course 5 years ago can I still get it renewed

[@getlicensed]

If your licence has expired you will have to do the full SIA course.

[@Mree1108]

Hi my licence didnt show up so it doesnt let me apply, what do i do

[@S.BOfficial786]

Why didn't it show

[@oluchiechefu1918]

I need the link to apply for my sia license

[@getlicensed]

You can apply here: www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-sia-licence

[@idrissabdelsadok6900]

Hello Sir i live in algeria , can i apply to the SIA , and if i have tourist visa to the Uk can i apply and work there and have job visa and thank you sir.

[@vickymalix6856]

No

[@samiben8248]

You must be residence and u have right to work in the United Kingdom

[@PavanVarma369]

I gave my exam almost 5 weeks back but still I did not get results. My agency is asking us to b patient even after 5 weeks. Is there any other way to check results?

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, did you book your course through Get Licensed? If you give us a call or start a live chat we can help you there: www.get-licensed.co.uk/help

[@chimichal]

Please let me know if , and how you sort it out the application. I have the same issue with different course provider. my licence expired on 28th of October. and now am confuse what to do.

[@shivapatel2011]

Iam an Indian and i want study in uk.. of i come there can I apply and work as a security services and any thing specified.

[@getlicensed]

Hi Shiva, yes you can apply for your SIA licence, you just need to make sure you have the right to work in the UK. We recommend the door supervisor licence as this gives you more opportunities for work.

[@ministernanapoku84]

Pls i want to ask can someone with visit visa in u.k apply for this license

[@getlicensed]

You must have the right to work in the UK to be able to apply for your licence.

[@shamiah3401]

How do you do it with the top up?

[@getlicensed]

A lot of your details should be saved from your last application. Once you have completed and passed your SIA training course, login to your SIA account and follow the renewal process there.

[@shamiah3401]

@@getlicensed so it’s still the same process? And do you have to add your first aid in qualification?

[@robertwalters5654]

What is a sia license never heard of it

[@getlicensed]

An SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence is a legal requirement for anyone looking to work in the private security industry within the UK.

[@shubhamdeore7138]

very helpful

[@getlicensed]

We're glad you found it useful!

[@alemran3116]

I have lost my sia how to apply for new

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you can watch this video on guidance on how to request a new licence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqPWgouPgrJqi80

[@usersonly]

What do I fill in if training provider paid for course and I don't?

[@dmitriidmitrievici6236]

How to add my qualification to my sia ds renewal application?

[@getlicensed]

It may take a few days for this to appear in your account. Are you still having the same issue?

[@dmitriidmitrievici6236]

@@getlicensed No, I haven't started yet, I'm just going to update the license in the future. But my training provider said that they will not link my account with a sia account automatically. They said they will send me a certificate and then I should download this certificate in my application. Is that right? Can I do that by myself?