PSARA Licence
Required to run a private security agency.
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The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act requires every security agency to hold a state PSARA licence before deploying guards. Training-institute tie-ups, police verification and character checks are part of the process.
What is included
- Eligibility and training-institute MOU guidance
- Application to the state controlling authority
- Police verification coordination
- Licence certificate
What we will need from you
- Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent
- PAN, GST and Shop and Establishment registration
- Identity and character proof of directors
- Training MOU
- Proof of office premises
How long it takes
Typically 60–90 working days.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
Can one licence cover the whole country?
No — licences are state-level and priced by district coverage. Multi-state agencies hold one per state.