How To Renew Your SIA Licence Without A Gap In Work

An SIA licence lasts three years, and a surprising number of people only remember that when it is about to expire. Without a valid licence you cannot do licensable work, so planning the renewal early is worth it.

When to apply

You can apply for renewal a few months before your licence runs out — do it as early as the SIA allows. Checks can take several weeks, and delays happen if your address history or documents do not match.

Top-up training

Depending on your licence type and when you originally qualified, you may need to complete top-up training before renewing. Door supervisors and security officers, for example, have had to do updated training in areas such as first aid and physical intervention. Check the current SIA rules before booking anything.

Common reasons for delays

• Missing or mismatched address history.
• Expired first aid certificates.
• Name changes that have not been updated across documents.
• Unreported convictions or cautions since your last licence.

Keep your records together

Keep copies of your certificates, licence and training dates in one place. It makes renewals easy, and it makes your professional profile simple to keep up to date.