Private security forms and reference information

Find the forms you need to apply for a private security licence, as well as reference information and guides.

Find relevant information, application forms and guides to assist you when you apply for or renew a private security licence.

Apply for a private security licence

To apply for a new individual or business private security licence, visit apply for a new private security licence.

New applications must be submitted by post, with all supporting documents.

Renew your private security licence

Renewal applications, a data card and payment notices are sent to the recorded postal address of the licence holder eight weeks before the current licence expires.

Completed renewal applications can be returned by post.

Learn more about how to renew your private security licence.

Change your details

If you need to change your details, visit Change of details.

Private security permits and applications

Reference information and guides

Transition registration to licence forms

The forms to use if you are a current private security registration holder who wants to apply for a private security licence.

Transition registration to licence for individuals

You should only use this form if you are a current private security individual registration holder and wish to apply for a private security individual operator licence in accordance with the amendments to the Private Security Act 2004.

VP1204 Private Security Individual Operator Registration Transition
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Transition registration to licence for businesses

You should only use this form if you are a current private security business registration holder and wish to apply for a private security business licence in accordance with the amendments to the Private Security Act 2004.

VP1081 Private Security Business Registration Transition
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For more information about changes to the Private Security Act 2004 please visit Changes to private security licences and registrations.

The Licensing and Regulation Division will contact you and provide further instructions before your private security registration expires.

Contact us

Get in touch about private security licensing through our online enquiry form.

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