Starting Friday 3 June, PSPLA customers will be required to upload a scan of their ID as part of the application process. The ID scan provided will be used for the purpose of an ID photo comparison check during application processing.
If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact PSPLA@justice.govt.nz.
PSPLA Online Website Outage
On Thursday 2 June, the online PSPLA application will not be available for use between 9pm and 11pm. This is due to scheduled updates to the online application form. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Find out how to apply for or renew a private security licence or certificate of approval (COA).
Renew
Find out how to renew a private security licence or certificate of approval.
You can start work before you’ve done the training you need as a crowd controller, property guard or personal guard. To do this you need to apply for a temporary certificate.
You will only be granted a temporary certificate if your application includes the classes of crowd controller, property guard or personal guard and you have not completed the required training.
If your application is turned down or you make a mistake and have to reapply, you won’t get your fee back. This is because the fee covers what it costs us to process the application. For more information about the rare cases we may give a refund you can contact us.