On August 23, 2007, the Private Security and Investigative Services Act came into effect. The new law requires security industry workers to be licensed, including some that were not licensed previously.

If you are a security guard, private investigator, bodyguard, bouncer or loss prevention personnel, you must now apply for a license from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Agencies that sell security services still need to be licensed and must renew annually.

Instructions & Checklist for Completing an Individual Security Guard and/or Private Investigator License Application

1. Make sure you download the latest copy of the licensing form from the Ministry's website
2. Applicant Information
   • Make sure you specify if you are in need for a Renewal or a New license
   • Fill the name fields
   • Enter your complete residential address
3. Training and Testing
   • Indicate which training program you have completed (Security Guard/Private Investigator). If you have not received any training then contact us at 416-751-1717 to arrange for your training
   • Indicate which test you have written (Security Guard/Private Investigator). You cannot write the ministry exam before completing the training. Your testing code will be provided by your training facility
4. Complete the occupation eligibility portion
5. Be as honest and truthful when completing the background check
6. Declaration and Consent to the Release of Information
   • This is an essential step and will be completed at your training facility
7. Specify your payment method
8. Make sure you have two passport photographs that are taken within the last six months
9. Declaration of Guarantor
   • This is an essential step and will be completed at your training facility

If you have any questions or unsure about any steps, please do not hesitate to call us at 416-751-1717