Licence Applications

We have developed an online tool that uses data drawn from the previous 3 months to estimate how long an application will take.

Go to our decision timescale indicator

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 illegal activity

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

Board Meeting Minutes - 12/09/2017
SIA Update, August 2017 - 01/09/2017
Terrorism Threat - 18/08/2017
SIA Update, July 2017 - 01/08/2017