How to apply 1st time for an SIA licence?

For some, the thought of applying for an SIA licence for the first time can be a pretty daunting experience.

From being unsure as to what documentation to submit as part of your application, to not being the most user-friendly when it comes to modern technology, submitting all the necessary information required as part of your application can be an unnerving experience to say the very least.

However, you need not worry, as applying for your SIA licence is actually a pretty straight forward process. Don’t believe us? Ask those who have actually completed the licence application process themselves.

An independent survey commissioned by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has found that more than three quarters of customers were satisfied with its licence application process. The same survey also found that almost 90 percent of individual licence applicants are favourable to the SIA as an organisation.

That should certainly give reassurance to first time applicants who are applying for their SIA licence for the first time.

How to apply for your SIA Licence

So, how do you actually apply for your SIA licence?

Only once you receive your results after passing the Door Supervisor Training Course will you then will then be able to apply for your SIA Security Licence.

The process of applying for a SIA is simple and is pretty straight forward. The application for your licence is done through the SIA website. You can submit your application here.

There can often be confusion as to what documentation you will need to submit as part of your application for a SIA Licence. The first category of the documents includes:

• UK birth certificate
• Passport
• Biometric residence licence
• Driving Licence
• Authorised passport for any country

The second category document must be a valid duration of 12 months and consists of the following:

• Legal UK firearms permit with photo
• 3 months old valid letter from H.M. Revenue and Custom or local authority
• Legal EU photo ID card
• Marriage certificate
• Foreign birth certificate
• Council Tax statement
• UK birth certificate validated 1 year following the date of birth
• Mortgage statement
• UK adoption credential
• British work licence
• Three or fewer months old back statement
• Three or fewer months old Income statement for tax purpose
• Three or fewer months old Utility bill
• Pension or SIA statement

You can check you have the correct documents using the SIA checklist.

Follow the next step requirements. If anything, further is required this will show up as further information requests. If you have submitted all the information required correctly, consider your self SIA certified.

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