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How To Renew Your SIA Licence

If you already hold an SIA licence you will need to apply for a new one before your current one expires. Don’t delay your SIA Licence renewal by waiting until after your current one expires: you need a valid licence to work legally and there’s no grace period between licences.

faq_redsmallThere are many general questions you are probably asking yourself right now, luckily we have created a frequently asked questions page covering all the most commonly asked questions on renewing your SIA licence.

Please take your time to read all the questions and answers (click the FAQ button to the left). If your question is not answered please use the “ask us a question” feature at the bottom of the FAQ page, we are always glad to help.

The qualification requirements for Door Supervision will change from June 2010. Click Here to Read Important Information To Be Prepared (this change will include both new and SIA licence renewal applications)

When To Renew Your SIA Licence

SIA will accept licence renewals up to four months in advance of when your current licence expires. If your application for renewal is successful and is processed before your existing licence expires, you will not be disadvantaged as the new licence will expire three years after your current licence expires.

If you submit your application earlier than this it will be treated as a new application. If the application is successful your new licence will expire three years from when it is granted. It will not be extended by the time remaining on your current licence.

How Much Does The Renewal Cost

A licence renewal costs the same as a new application (£245) and requires the same form. GSS provide an excellent licence checking service that ensures your licence application is correct and prevent any delays of refusals. Call 0871 7897680 to Learn More.

How Do I Get An Application Form

There are two ways to request an application form:

Please note that no additional training or qualification is required for this round of renewals. The Home Office is currently considering a proposal that door supervisors take top-up training when renewing their licence. However, this has not yet been approved and, if it is, will not be a requirement until May 2011 at the earliest.

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Important Application Check list


1) Qualification in SIA Approved Course:

  • Just follow the sidebar for your chosen SIA course


2) Correctly Completed Application Form:

  • Free of spelling mistakes
  • Name and Address must be exact


3) Identity Documentation

When you send your application form you may also need to send your supporting documents again if:

a) You Have Not Previously Submitted One of the Photographic Group A Documents

I.E. not a birth certificate or adoption certificate Click Here to see the documentation checklist (opens in new window) in support of a licence application that was successful, you do not need to re-send any documents unless your name or address have changed.

b) Your Name has Changed Since the Last Time You Applied

c) Your Address Has Changed Since Your Last Application