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Apply for Security Service Provider Licence
Content Overview

Security Service Provider licence is required if you carry out any of the following activities:

  • Install, maintain, repair or service, by physical or electronic means:
    • any security equipment in any premises or any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other means of conveyance; or
    • any mechanical, electronic, acoustic or other equipment that the person installing, maintaining, repairing or servicing the equipment purports to be equipment that is designed or adapted to provide or enhance security or for the protection or watching of any property;
  • Design, sell, import or export:
    • any security equipment (other than basic household or automotive security items at approved classes of retail outlets or intruder alarm systems); or
    • any mechanical, electronic, acoustic or other equipment that the person installing, maintaining, repairing or servicing the equipment purports to be equipment that is designed or adapted to provide or enhance security or for the protection or watching of any property;
  • Provide advice in relation to security equipment (other than basic household or automotive security items at approved classes of retail outlets), including:
    • providing product advice in relation to security equipment; and;
    •  identifying and analysing security risks and providing solutions or management strategies to minimise security risks;
  • Provide advice in relation to any other mechanical, electronic, acoustic or other equipment (other than basic household or automotive security items at approved classes of retail outlets) that the person providing the advice purports to be equipment that is designed or adapted to provide or enhance security or for the protection or watching of any property;
  • Sell security methods or principles;
    • selling any intelligent banknote neutralisation system;
    • employing an intelligent banknote neutralisation system in carrying out cash-in-
  • Provide alarm surveillance services, or other surveillance, tracking or monitoring services using security equipment;
  • Provide training or instruction in relation to any activity referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f), including assessing another person's training, instruction or competencies in relation to any such activity;
  • Provide persons to carry on any activity referred to in paragraphs (a) to (g);
  • Any other activity, or class of activities, that is connected with security or the protection of persons or property, whether by physical or electronic means, and that is declared by the Minister by notification published in the Gazette1 to be a security service for the purposes of this section.

1 Activities that are newly classified as security service will be published in ‘Current Notice’ under the Government Gazette.

A Security Service Provider licence is not required if you sell security systems that can be installed by any ordinary customer. If doubt, please enquire via email to SPF_Licensing_Feedback@spf.gov.sg.


1.1 Types of Application

Types of Applications
Validity Fees (Non-Refundable)

New Security Service Provider Licence

1 Year
$50
Renewal of Security Service Provider Licence
1 Year $50
Amendment of existing Security Service Provider Licence

N/A

N/A
Cancel of existing Security Service Provider Licence
N/A N/A
Withdrawal of Security Service Provider Licence
N/A N/A

New

This is for persons who wish to apply for a Security Service Provider Licence.

You may submit a new Security Service Provider Licence via GoBusiness portal.

Renew

This is for persons who wish to apply to renew an existing Security Service Provider Licence.

You may submit your renewal of Security Service Provider Licence via GoBusiness portal.

Amend Licence Details

You can amend the following information of your existing Security Service Provider's licence:

  1. Name of Company, Business, LP, LLP or Organisation
  2. Business operating address or details of branch office
  3. Name of licensee (for transfer of licence to new partners in partnership)
  4. Details of Director, Partner, LP General Partner or Limited Partner, LLP Manager or Partner, or Officer Bearer
  5. Contact Details

When there is a change in the constitution of the agency from sole-proprietorship to partnership or vice versa, you are required to submit a fresh application for a new licence as the transfer of licence is not applicable.

Cancel Licence

You are permitted to cancel your existing Security Service Provider's licence any time before its expiration.

Please be informed that there will be no refund upon cancelling the existing Security Service Provider's licence.

Withdrawal

You are permitted to cancel your existing Security Service Provider's licence any time before its expiration.

Please be informed that there will be no refund upon cancelling the existing Security Service Provider's licence.


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1.2 Criteria for Grant of Licence

To be eligible for a Security Service Provider's licence, you must fulfil the following criteria:

  1. Be a Singapore Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Singapore
  2. Be one of the Director(s)/Partner(s) or business owners of the company
  3. Register a non-residential address if involved in the business of selling and repairing of physical equipment
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1.3 Documents Required

New

You are required to obtain the following documents before applying for a Security Service Provider's licence.

  1. Identity Card*
  2. Passport*; and
  3. Employment Pass*

*For directors or partners (other than the applicant), who are foreigners and based in Singapore.

Renew

A letter of notice to renew the Security Service Provider licence will be mailed to the company’s Director, approximately two months before the expiry of the existing licence.

You must submit all documents, within 14 days from the date of the renewal notification, via post to:

OC Licensing
Security Industry Division
Police Licensing & Regulatory Department
391 New Bridge Road #02-701
Police Cantonment Complex
Singapore 088762

Amend Licence Details

You are required to obtain the following documents before amending your existing Security Agency licence.

For amendment of: Documents required:
Fees
Name of Company/Business/LLP/Organisation
Email/letter of approval from Licensing Officer
$20 to change business name
Business operating address or details of branch office
No documents required
No fees required
Name of licensee (for transfer of licence to new partners in partnership)
  • Email/letter of approval from Licensing Officer; and
  • Documents showing proof of transfer
$40 to transfer licence to new partners in partnership
Details of Director/Partner/LP General Partner or Limited Partner/LLP Manager or Partner/ Officer Bearer
No documents required
No fees required
Contact details
No documents required
No fees required
Employment ortermination of Security Officer
Security Officer's employment grade
Deployment site

Cancel Licence

No document is required.

Withdrawal

No document is required.

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1.4 Processing Time

Type of Applications Processing Time
New About 4-6 weeks from the receipt of the application and the necessary supporting documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You may also be required to attend an interview with the Licensing Officer.
You will be notified of the outcome via post. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness Licensing to view your application status.
Renew
About 4-6 weeks from the receipt of the application and the necessary supporting documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via post.
Amend Licence Details
About 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the submission and the necessary documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
You will be notified of the outcome via post. Alternatively, you can login to GoBusiness Licensing to view your application status.
Cancel Licence
Immediate upon receipt of your Cancellation Request.
Withdrawal
Immediate upon receipt of your Cancellation Request.

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1.5 Submission of Application

You will be directed to GoBusiness Licensing webpage, which will require you to sign in using your CorpPass

If you require assistance or guidance on the GoBusiness portal, please contact their helpdesk at (+65) 6774 1430 or email licences-helpdesk@crimsonlogic.com.sg

The process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.

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Resources

Resources
Descriptions
GoBusiness If you are familiar with the application requirements and wish to apply now, please proceed to GoBusiness Licensing. CorpPass is required for login to GoBusiness Licensing.
Relevant Legislation
Forms for Download
  • Download form Request form for import/export of strategic goods
  • Download form for Notification to PLRD on the use Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM) Equipment