How Do I Convert My Ontario Security Licence to an Alberta Security Licence?

When you apply, you will need to provide photocopies of your:

• Canadian photo ID
• Approved training course certificate, or
• Copy of active licence from a Canadian province or territory
  • You must use the newest form and sign the labour mobility section stating that you are currently in your previous province.
  • If you do NOT have a current licence in another province, or do not use the correct form etc., you must provide proof of training with exam results from the government of that province.
• 40-hour baton use-of-force training certificate (if applicable)

• police information and criminal record check (CPIC, local database and vulnerable sector check)
• dated passport-size colour photo

Application for Individual Licence

In person (ONLY PR + CANADIAN CITIZENS)
Take your application and documents to a registry agent that offers  a registry agent that offers Security Programs licensing services.

Pay the licensing fee and service charge at the registry:

$100 security service licensing fee, or
$160 dual security service and investigators licensing fee, and
$9 service charge
If your application is approved, you’ll get a temporary licence that’s valid for 60 days.

• completed application form
• required documents
• payment or online payment receipt for:
  • $100 security service licensing fee, or
  • $160 dual security service and investigators licensing fee
    • Pay the licensing fee with a cheque (made payable to the Government of Alberta):
    • Pay by credit or debit online: print and mail the receipt with your completed application

Mail your application to:
Security Programs
Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1

If your application is approved, a temporary licence valid for 60 days will be emailed to you.

After you apply
Your licence card will be mailed to the address in your application