PSARA License Registration

Get your PSARA license to operate a legal private security agency in India – Ensure compliance and build client trust

  • Mandatory for starting a private security agency under PSARA Act, 2005
  • Required to hire and train security personnel legally
  • Boosts credibility with government and corporate clients

License issued within 60–90 days upon successful application and verification

State-wise License Processing Support
Expert Legal & Compliance Guidance
Tie-up Support with Training Institutes
End-to-End Filing Assistance

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Procedure for PSARA License Registration

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1️⃣ Application Preparation

Gather and prepare documents including PAN, GST, MOA/AOA, address proof, and training agreements.

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2️⃣ MOU with Training Institute

Sign an agreement with a recognized training institute for providing security personnel training.

Verification
3️⃣ Police Verification

Apply for police clearance for all directors and key persons involved in the agency.

Approval
4️⃣ Filing PSARA Application

Submit the application along with all documents to the respective state controlling authority.

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5️⃣ Grant of PSARA License

Once approved, the PSARA License is issued by the state authority, allowing legal operations.

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6️⃣ Post-License Support

Get help with employee verification, training compliance, and license renewal reminders.

PSARA License Registration for Security Agencies

PSARA (Private Security Agencies Regulation Act) License is mandatory for companies intending to start or operate a private security agency in India. Issued by the respective State Controlling Authority, it ensures that agencies follow lawful practices and proper training protocols.

Obtaining a PSARA License helps in building trust with clients, ensures legal compliance, and allows agencies to recruit trained security personnel officially. It is a prerequisite for offering security services to businesses, residential complexes, industrial units, and individuals.

The license is generally valid for 5 years (1 year in some states) and requires compliance with infrastructure, manpower training, and background verification standards laid out in the PSARA Act.

Deenis Law Chamber offers end-to-end PSARA License assistance, including:

✅ Consultation on State-wise PSARA Rules & Eligibility
✅ MOU Preparation with Training Institute (as per Act)
✅ PAN, GST, Shop Act, and Incorporation Document Check
✅ Police Clearance Coordination for Directors & Staff
✅ Application Filing with State Controlling Authority
✅ License Follow-up, Updates & Approval Assistance
✅ Renewal Reminders & Post-License Compliance Support

Who Needs a PSARA License?

A PSARA License is mandatory for any individual or entity intending to start or operate a private security agency in India. The following types of organizations typically require PSARA certification:

  • Private Security Agencies (Urban or Rural)
  • Security Service Providers to Malls & Offices
  • Industrial Security Contractors
  • Event & VIP Protection Companies
  • Housing Society Security Firms
  • Startups Offering Guarding Services
  • Facility Management Companies with Guarding Division
  • Ex-Servicemen/Retired Personnel Opening Security Firms

Why is PSARA License Important?

PSARA (Private Security Agencies Regulation Act) License is essential for operating a legal and trustworthy private security agency in India. Here’s why obtaining a PSARA license is crucial:

📄 Mandatory Legal Requirement

No private security agency can operate without a valid PSARA license issued by the State Controlling Authority under the PSARA Act.

🛡 Builds Trust & Reputation

Being PSARA-certified increases customer trust, boosts credibility, and enables legal manpower hiring.

🏢 Access to Government & Corporate Contracts

Many government departments and large corporations mandate PSARA compliance for security service vendors.

🏆 Enhances Industry Standing

Obtaining a PSARA license positions your agency as professional, law-abiding, and eligible for long-term growth in the security industry.

Eligibility for PSARA License

Any individual or business planning to operate a private security agency in India must obtain a PSARA License. The following are the essential eligibility criteria:

🏢 Legally Registered Entity

The applicant must be a registered business such as a Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP, or Private Limited Company.

🛂 Police Verification / Clearance

The owner or directors must undergo police verification and should have a clean criminal record as per PSARA guidelines.

🏢 Office Infrastructure

The agency must have a physical office space in the jurisdiction where the license is being applied for.

🎯 Tie-Up with Training Institute

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a recognized security training institute is required as part of compliance.

Documents Required for PSARA License

To apply for a PSARA (Private Security Agency Regulation Act) License, the following documents are required to be submitted to the respective State Controlling Authority:

✅ Company Incorporation Certificate

Proof of legal entity registration such as Proprietorship, Partnership Deed, LLP Agreement, or Certificate of Incorporation.

🆔 PAN Card of the Entity

Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the business applying for the PSARA license.

📍 Proof of Registered Office

Rental agreement, utility bill, or property documents for the office location from where the agency will operate.

🛂 Police Verification Report

Police clearance certificate for the applicant(s) and key managerial personnel, confirming no criminal record.

📑 Affidavit under PSARA

An affidavit complying with Section 7(2) of the PSARA Act, to be filed on appropriate stamp paper.

🏫 MoU with Training Institute

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a recognized security training institute authorized under PSARA.

Frequently Asked Questions (PSARA License)

A PSARA License is a mandatory license issued under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005, allowing a company to operate a private security business legally in India.

Any individual, partnership firm, company, or LLP intending to offer private security services like providing security guards, bouncers, or watchmen must obtain a PSARA license.

Key documents include business registration proof, PAN, MoU with a training institute, address proof, police clearance for directors, affidavit under PSARA Act, and bank certificate.

Yes, PSARA License is mandatory in every Indian state where a private security agency intends to operate. Separate applications are needed for each state.

The PSARA license is generally valid for 5 years (except in Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh where it is valid for 1 year) and must be renewed before expiry.

The processing time varies by state, but typically ranges between 45 to 90 working days from the date of submission, depending on document readiness and police verification.
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