Alberta Security / Investigator Licences
Under the Security Services and Investigators Act, individuals working in the security, investigation and locksmith services industry
must be licensed. Working without a licence is an offense under the Act and may result in fines or court appearances.
Effective immediately, individuals can now apply for your license at our office for the following occupations:
Our office can process both new applications and renewals. Upon applying you will receive a temporary licence that is valid for 60 days. This temporary licence will allow you to work while you wait for the permanent licence in the mail.
Applicants applying for a renewal licence CANNOT have a licence expiry exceeding 60 days.
must be licensed. Working without a licence is an offense under the Act and may result in fines or court appearances.
Effective immediately, individuals can now apply for your license at our office for the following occupations:
- Security Guard / Security service worker
- Locksmiths
- Private Investigators
- Automotive lock bypass worker
Our office can process both new applications and renewals. Upon applying you will receive a temporary licence that is valid for 60 days. This temporary licence will allow you to work while you wait for the permanent licence in the mail.
Applicants applying for a renewal licence CANNOT have a licence expiry exceeding 60 days.
How to apply for your individual licence
To submit your application and get a temporary licence through our registry office, you must:
Note: Renewal application can only be processed within 60 days of the expiry date of the current license.
If you do not meet the above criteria, you must submit the applications/renewals to the Security Programs Office at the address on the application/renewal form.
Contact Security Programs
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: [email protected]
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- have a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector search completed dated within 90 days
- Must be original with CPS seal
- Official digital criminal record check (Calgary Police Services / RCMP) is ACCEPTABLE
- ** Digital record from 3rd party source is not acceptable **
- provide a completed application or renewal forms
- provide all required documents (refer to the application form for details)
- not be applying for more than one class of license
Note: Renewal application can only be processed within 60 days of the expiry date of the current license.
If you do not meet the above criteria, you must submit the applications/renewals to the Security Programs Office at the address on the application/renewal form.
Contact Security Programs
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: [email protected]
Fees
Individual licences are issued for a 2 year term. All fees listed below are for a 2 year term.
Investigator $169.00
Locksmith $169.00
Automotive Lock Bypass Worker $ 109.00
Security services Worker $ 109.00
Acceptable method of payment includes Cash, Debit or Cheque. Additional fee will apply for credit card payment.
Payment cannot be made online if you want to submit your application at the registry office.
If you paid for the licencing fee using the MyAlberta e-services online payment, your applications must be submitted to the Security Programs Office at the address on the application form. Registry office will not be able to process your application.
Investigator $169.00
Locksmith $169.00
Automotive Lock Bypass Worker $ 109.00
Security services Worker $ 109.00
Acceptable method of payment includes Cash, Debit or Cheque. Additional fee will apply for credit card payment.
Payment cannot be made online if you want to submit your application at the registry office.
If you paid for the licencing fee using the MyAlberta e-services online payment, your applications must be submitted to the Security Programs Office at the address on the application form. Registry office will not be able to process your application.
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Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information on the requirements for licensing or renewal please visit www.securityprograms.alberta.ca or call 1-877-462-0791.
