Apply by mail

Find out how to apply by mail for a private security licence or certificate of approval.

It costs more and takes longer to apply by mail than it does to apply online.

To apply you need to:

1. know whether you need a licence or a certificate
2. fill in the form
3. include a cheque for the fee
4. give a suitable passport-style photo
5. give details of your identification (ID)
6. give proof of training and skills documents

Where to send

Postal address:
Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
SX11159
Wellington

Forms & fees

You have to pay by cheque.

Application for:	Form	Fee
Company licence Each company officer must also complete their own form	Company licence form [PDF, 411 KB] Company officer form [PDF, 282 KB]	$725
Individual licence	Individual licence form [PDF, 397 KB]	$600
Certificate of approval	Certificate of approval form [PDF, 306 KB]	$200
Certificate of approval with temporary certificate	Certificate of approval form [PDF, 306 KB]	$220
Trans-Tasman mutual recognition - Certificate of approval	Trans-Tasman mutual recognition form [PDF, 306 KB]	$200
Trans-Tasman mutual recognition - Individual licence	Trans-Tasman mutual recognition form [PDF, 306 KB]	$600

Contact us for help

If you're having trouble with your application you can contact us.

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This page was last updated: 13th January 2021