Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
COVID-19 ALERTS
Parties are encouraged to send documents via email in the first instance, followed by hard copies as necessary, sent by courier or post. Please see COVID-19 Alert Level protocols below.
PSPLA COVID-19 Traffic Light Protocol [PDF, 63 KB]
PSPLA DELIVERY CHANGES
Starting Monday 15 November, all PSPLA products (including badges, licences and certificates) will be mailed directly to the company, residential or postal address provided in the application form.
No PSPLA products will be sent to NZ Post Office locations for collection.
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Apply or renew
Find out how to apply for or renew a private security licence or certificate of approval (COA).
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Contact us
Contact details and addresses for the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA).
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Forms & fees
Find the forms and fees for all applications.
Important notice: After 31 May 2021 we will no longer accept application fees paid by cheques. -
Training & skills
When you apply for a private security licence or certificate you need to prove you have the training or skills (competency) for the classes of work you will be doing.
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Public registers
Use the public registers to check applications and to get details about a person or company’s licence or certificate.
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Replacements, updates & your duties
How to replace lost badges, licences or certificates, update details or classes, and learn about your responsibilities like licence annual returns.
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Complaints, objections & appeals
How you can complain about a private security operator, object to people applying to work in this area, and appeal decisions.
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About the Authority
The Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority issues licences and certificates of approval (COA) to people working in the security industry, and private investigators, holds a register of all holders, and has the ability to discipline if required.
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PSPLA decisions
Use our decision finder to search for recent PSPLA decisions.
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