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

Individual Licensing

Image shows several SIA licences spread out in a fan

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

Apply for a licence

Check on your licence application

Search our Register of Licence Holders

Learn more about SIA licensing of individuals

Approved Contractor Scheme

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

Learn more about the scheme

Apply for approval

Use the Online Achievement Record

Search our Register of Approved Contractors

Report a crime or concern

Licensing Login

Register / login to use our licensing site. Login credentials from our old site will not work. You will need to set up a new account with a new username and password.

ACS Login

If you are already registered please login to view your online achievement record

Latest Site Updates

SIA Update, March 2018 - 06/04/2018
Board Members - 27/03/2018
SIA Update, Conference Special 2018 - 23/03/2018
SIA Accredited Passport Schemes - 23/03/2018