How to Renew Your SIA Security Licence
This guide provides an overview of the SIA licence renewal process.
Your SIA licence will not renew automatically. You must complete a SIA license renewal training with an approved training provider qualified and apply for the SIA license renewal.
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Who needs to renew the SIA licence?
Security professionals must renew their relevant security Licenses every three years to remain compliant with industry standards and regulations.
Can I renew my SIA security license after it has expired?
You can start the licence renewal process up to 4 months before your licence expires. However, you can take an SIA refresher training even after your licence expires within three years’ time and apply for SIA licence renewal, but you cannot work legally in the UK as a security professional without an SIA licence or SIA badge. It is your responsibility to renew your licence on time.
When do I need to renew my SIA security licence?
Security professionals need to renew the SIA License every 3 years to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including completing additional training and passing a criminal background check.
You should monitor your licence expiry date and begin the renewal process early to prevent any interruptions to your work. SIA generally sends you a reminder email when your licence is due for renewal; you are responsible for renewing your security licence on time to remain legally authorised to work.
If you don’t renew your licence before it expires, you will not be permitted to work in a regulated security role until the renewal process is finished.
How to Renew SIA Security Licence?
Check your license expiry date and keep track of it
You should monitor your licence expiry date and begin the renewal process early to prevent any interruptions to your work. SIA generally sends you a reminder email when your licence is due for renewal; you are responsible for renewing your security licence on time to remain legally authorised to work.
Book and complete your SIA refresher training
You must book an SIA security license renewal.
Training course with an SIA-approved training centre. Securex Premium provides SIA security license refresher training and first-aid training for door supervisors and security guards to help them stay compliant and work lawfully in the UK.
Gather your identity and address documents:
Identification documents must be provided as proof. You do not need a UK passport as long as you have the right to work in the UK; it is fine to apply for an SIA License. Your foreign passport is acceptable as proof of your UK driving licence.
Submit your application and payment through the SIA online portal:
The renewal application process involves updating your details, submitting proof of any required training or qualifications, and paying the £184 renewal fee directly to the SIA for both a new and a renewal licence.
You do not need to wait for your licence to arrive to apply for your licence renewal. Once you have received your result confirming you have passed your SIA training, SIA will have your qualification details. You can check your qualification
to see whether your qualification has been added. You can also follow the guidance on how to apply for an SIA licence.
How much is the Sia renewal cost?
The standard SIA licence application.
For both new and renewal licences is £184, payable directly to the SIA.
You can read How much does an SIA licence cost in the UK?
Can I switch my Sia licences?
Is your security licence expiring soon?
Do you need training for a Security license renewal?
To renew your SIA security licence, you must complete the SIA top-up refresher training. If you need to renew a door supervisor security license, you must take a two-day refresher training for door supervisors. To renew your security guard licence, you must complete a security guard top-up refresher training course.
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