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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.
Find out how to apply online for a private security licence or certificate of approval.
Before you apply online
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Find out whether you need a licence or certificate
- Make sure you have:
- a suitable passport style photo
- details of your identification (ID)
- your proof of training and skills documents
- a MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card to pay your fee.
- Check if you already have a licence through the Public register of licence and certificate holders:
- If you licence has expired, click 'Apply Online'
- If your licence is active, click 'Renew Online'
Got these ready?
Note: You can’t apply online for temporary certificates or under the trans-Tasman mutual recognition scheme. You have to apply by mail.
Fees
You can only pay with Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.
Important tip: Remember what your fee should be when you apply. If you’re charged a different fee, you’ve made a mistake and you should contact us.
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Application for: |
Fee |
|
company licence* |
$616 |
|
individual licence |
$510 |
|
certificate of approval |
$170 |
|
certificate of approval with temporary certificate |
$187 |
* If you apply for a company licence online, make sure every officer of the company (director or CEO) completes a company officer form.
Company officer form [PDF, 282 KB]
You can’t give us the company officer forms online. You need to send them to us.
Email: PSPLA@justice.govt.nz
Postal address:
Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
SX11159
Wellington
Contact us for help
If you're having trouble with your application, you should contact us.
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