The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK.

SIA Licensing

We are responsible for the compulsory licensing of individuals working in specific sectors of the private security industry.

Learn more about SIA licensing

Apply for or renew a licence

Check on your licence application

Search our register of licence holders

Manage your employees' applications

Approved Contractor Scheme

We manage the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.

Learn more about about the scheme

Apply for approval

Use the Online Achievement Record

Search our register of approved contractors