Scotland - Renew Security License

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Renew Security License, the has to create online account using the following link link
2. The applicant must click “Register for Personal Account” and enter credentials to create an account.
3. Then login to the account and select “start a new application.” This will take you to the licence application form.
4. The applicant must complete all 9 sections of the form before you can submit your application.
5. In section 1 of the form, the applicant needs to consent (agree) to us checking their identity and criminal record. The applicant needs to agree to this first before you can complete the rest of the form.
6. The applicant can complete sections 2 to 8 of the form in any order you want. You can also save any information you put in the form in case you want to return it at another time.
7. Once you complete sections 2 to 8, it is recommended taking some time to check that the information you have given is correct and complete.
8. Once you submit your application form, you will not be able to change the information you have given.
9. The final section of the form (section 9) is a declaration that the information you have given us in the rest of the form is true and complete.
10. Read this declaration carefully. If you have completed the rest of the form and you are happy to agree to the declaration, tick “I agree” and submit your application.
11. If you are applying for a front line licence, you must have the correct qualification to be able to submit your application. Read more about the training you need for an SIA licence.
12. Once you have completed and submitted your application form, the authority will send you a next steps message. This will tell you:
13. Your application reference number
14. What you need to do next
15. The authority may also send you a ‘further information request’ at a later point.
16. The applicant must follow all of the instructions in these messages. If you do not, the authority will not be able to complete our application checks. This means that your application will not move to the next stage.
17. If the applicants live in the UK, the next steps message will usually ask you to go to a Post Office to continue your application. A member of staff at the Post Office will:
18. Ask application reference number
19. Check the documents you bring to prove your identity
20. Take a photo of you
21. Then the post office in charge will request to pay the license fee.
22. Once everything is accepted the authority will issue the license by email or post
23. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity (passport, driving licence, or birth certificate)
• Proof of Address – the applicant need to provide details of all the addresses you have lived at during the last 5 years.
• Current license

Use the following link to know more details about required documents –link

Office Locations & Contacts

Security Industry Authority
PO Box 74957
London
E14 1UG
United Kingdom
Phone - 0300 123 9298
Contact link link

Eligibility

• Any Security License holder whose license was expired is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The Security License Card costs £184 to apply for 1 license.

Validity

• The validity ofthe Security License Card is 3 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Marital status
• Income tax number
• Salary details
• Details of employer
• details of criminal records

Need for the Document

• Renewing a Security License in Scotland typically involves extending the validity of a license that permits individuals to legally work in various security-related roles, such as security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators, and more.

Information which might help

• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The SIA security guard license is required for anyone who works in the private security industry in England and Wales. This includes security guards, door supervisors, and close protection officers.
There are several benefits to having an SIA security guard license. These include:

• Increased job opportunities
• Enhanced professional reputation
• Increased knowledge and skills
• Improved security knowledge and skill