Private Security & Investigative Services

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Customer Service Improvements: Online Applications Now Available

April 15, 2013

We are pleased to announce that the following services are now available online:

• applications for security guard and private investigator licences
• security guard and private investigator licence renewals
• employer registration and renewal
• change of information (such as name or address) for individuals and registered employers
• licence card and registration certificate replacement

In addition, online status checking is now available for those who submit an application online.

These new services are part of an ongoing partnership between the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and ServiceOntario to improve and modernize service delivery for the private security industry.

About Us

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services regulates Ontario’s private security industry.

This includes licensing all security guards, private investigators and agencies and registering businesses that directly employ in-house security staff.

The ministry aims to ensure security guards and private investigators in Ontario carry out their work professionally, effectively, safely and lawfully.

Apply for a security guard or private investigator licence.
Renew or replace a security guard or private investigator licence.
Register to employ private security staff.
Apply for or renew an agency licence.
Offer security guard or private investigator training.

Telephone (Toronto area): 416-212-1650
Toll free: 1-866-767-7454
TTY: 416-212-6319
Fax: 416-212-1603

Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
777 Bay Street, 3rd floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2J6