SIA Licence Checker
Verify a security operative’s SIA licence properly — with the official register link and what to check.
What each front-line licence covers
- Door Supervision — licensed premises and most event door, search and conflict roles
- Security Guarding — static guarding and patrols (non-licensed premises)
- Close Protection — personal protection / bodyguard work
- Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) — operating CCTV in public spaces
How to check an SIA licence the right way
Anyone carrying out licensable security work for your event must hold a valid front-line SIA licence. The only authoritative way to confirm one is the Security Industry Authority’s official Register of Licence Holders — not the physical badge, which can be out of date or fraudulent. This tool validates that a licence number is the right 16-digit format, then sends you to the official register to confirm it is live and the correct type.
For the full method and the red flags to watch for, read how to check an SIA licence. Every officer we deploy is verified on the register before they work.
SIA Licence Checker — FAQs
How do I check if an SIA licence is genuine?
Use the official SIA Register of Licence Holders (the Roll of Public Licence Holders) on the SIA website. Enter the 16-digit licence number or the holder’s details to confirm the licence is valid, current and the right type. Always verify on the official register — a physical badge alone is not proof.
What does a valid SIA licence number look like?
An SIA licence number is 16 digits long. This tool checks the format, but a correctly-formatted number still must be verified as live on the official SIA register.
What are the main types of SIA licence?
The front-line licences most relevant to events are Door Supervision, Security Guarding, Close Protection, and Public Space Surveillance (CCTV). Door Supervision covers licensed premises and most event door work; Security Guarding covers static and patrol guarding.
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Tell us about your event and we’ll send a clear, all-inclusive quote — usually within a few hours.