Security licence: forms and fees

To apply for a licence under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996, your application must contain the correct supporting documentation.
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Forms and applications

Complete the relevant form that best relates to your requirements. 

Forms

Applications


Fees

Security Licence application fees (PDF, 317KB) must accompany your application and can be made by cash (in person only), EFTPOS or credit card. You can also pay by cheque or money order, payable to the Commissioner of Police.

New applications, mutual recognition applications and re-applying for expired licences can only be lodged between 9am-12pm.

Processing time is approximately six weeks for new applications and five weeks for renewals and endorsements.

Allow up to 30 working days from the date of lodgement before requesting a progress update.

Refund policy

There is no refund if your renewal or new application is refused, withdrawn or not proceeded with.

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