How to get an SIA licence
Step by step: who needs an SIA licence, the requirements, the training you must pass first, what ID you need and how to apply. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideHow much does an SIA licence cost?
The current SIA licence fee, the discount for more than one licence, what is not covered and who can pay. Checked against GOV.UK on 8 October 2026.
Read the guideHow to renew your SIA licence
When you can renew your SIA licence, what it costs, which refresher training you need, and what to do if it has expired. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideCan you get an SIA licence with a criminal record?
How the SIA assesses convictions, cautions and fines, how long it looks back, and what to do if you are refused.
Read the guideHow to check an SIA licence
How to check whether a security worker has a valid SIA licence using the official register, and what it shows.
Read the guideDoor supervisor licence
What a door supervisor licence covers, the qualification and first aid you need, the cost and how to renew. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideSecurity guard licence
What a security guard licence covers, the qualification and first aid you need, what it costs and how to renew. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideCCTV operator licence
What the public space surveillance (CCTV) licence covers, the qualification you need, the cost and how long it lasts. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideClose protection licence
What a close protection licence covers, the Level 3 qualification and first aid you need, the cost and renewal rules. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideKey holder, cash in transit and other licences
What the key holding, cash and valuables in transit, non-front line and vehicle immobiliser licences cover, and what training each needs. Checked against GOV.UK.
Read the guideWorking abroad as a security professional
Is an SIA licence valid abroad? What close protection and hostile environment work overseas usually requires, and what to check first.
Read the guideMore guides are on the way. Praesova is not part of the SIA or the Home Office, and guides are general information, not legal advice.