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- Minimum age for SIA licence
- An applicant must be at least 18 years old to hold a private security licence; there is no upper age limit under SIA rules.
- Licence validity period
- An SIA licence is valid for a maximum of three years from the date of grant, and the expiry date is printed on the licence.
- Fit and proper person test
- The SIA assesses whether an applicant is suitable to hold a licence, considering criminality, conduct, and compliance with licensing conditions.
- Licensable activity definition
- Licensable activity includes door supervision, security guarding, CCTV operation, and key holding at premises covered by the Licensing Act 2003.
- Licence conditions
- The SIA may grant a licence subject to conditions, such as restricting the type of premises or requiring additional training before certain work.
- Working without a licence
- Carrying out licensable activity without a valid SIA licence is a criminal offence and may result in prosecution and a fine.
- Group A identity documents
- Group A documents are primary identity documents such as a valid passport or UK photocard driving licence accepted by the SIA.
- Minimum document requirement
- Applicants normally must provide at least three documents, including one Group A document and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
- Original documents rule
- The SIA requires original identity documents; photocopies, expired documents, and altered or laminated documents are not accepted.
- Name consistency requirement
- The applicant's name must match across all submitted documents; a change of name requires supporting evidence such as a marriage certificate or deed poll.
- Identity verification route
- Identity may be verified through an approved identity service provider or counter-signatory as part of the SIA application process.
- Proof of address
- Proof of address must be recent, usually within three months, and show the applicant's name and current address; mobile phone bills are generally not accepted.
- Application fee
- The SIA application fee is set by the SIA, published on its website, payable at submission, and non-refundable once processing begins.
- Renewal window
- A renewal application should be submitted before the licence expires; the SIA publishes the period during which renewal may be made.
- Online application
- Applications are normally submitted to the SIA online, requiring an email address and a payment method; a paper route exists in limited circumstances.
- Service standard
- The SIA aims to decide applications within a published service standard, but complex cases such as criminal record checks may take longer.
- Licence register
- The SIA maintains a public register of licence holders, allowing employers and the public to check whether a licence is valid.
- Appeal route
- A refused applicant may seek an internal review by the SIA and, ultimately, appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.
- Criminal record disclosure
- The SIA obtains a criminal record disclosure, typically through the Disclosure and Barring Service, as part of assessing an application.
- Criminality criteria
- The SIA's published criteria consider the nature, number, and age of offences and whether they indicate a risk to the public.
- Declaration duty
- Applicants must declare all convictions, cautions, and warnings as required by the application; failure to declare may result in refusal or revocation.
- Right to work evidence
- Right to work in the UK must be evidenced with original documents such as a passport or biometric residence permit, or via a Home Office check.
- Mental health assessment
- The SIA may require a medical or mental health assessment where there are concerns about an applicant's fitness to work in security.
- Fitness to work
- A licence may be refused or revoked where the applicant's mental or physical health makes them unfit to perform licensable activity safely.
- Information sharing
- The SIA may share information with the police and other agencies for licensing purposes; false declarations can lead to prosecution.
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
- The SIA considers the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the time elapsed since an offence when assessing criminality.
- DBS check
- The Disclosure and Barring Service provides criminal record information used by the SIA to assess an applicant's suitability for a licence.
- Counter-signatory
- A person of standing who has known the applicant for a specified period may be required to countersign the application or verify identity.
- Biometric verification
- The SIA may collect biometric information such as a photograph and, where applicable, fingerprints as part of identity verification.
- Replacement licence fee
- A separate fee may apply for a replacement licence if the original is lost or damaged, in addition to the standard application fee.
- Payment methods
- The SIA accepts payment of application fees by debit or credit card; cash payments are not accepted.
- Change of details
- A licence holder must notify the SIA of changes to personal details such as name or address within the period specified by the SIA.