Registrations

Company & Business Registrations

From your first incorporation to a cross-border entity, pick the structure you need.

Compliance

Stay Ahead of Every Deadline

Statutory and regulatory filings we manage, tracked on one compliance calendar.

IPR

Protect What You've Built

Register, defend and manage the intellectual property that makes your business yours.

Taxation

Direct Tax, Indirect Tax & Advisory

From routine return filing to cross-border tax structuring and litigation support.

Consultation

Talk to a Specialist, Not a Ticket Queue

A short conversation with our team is the fastest way to get a clear, personalised plan.

More

Quick Links

Learn more about us or explore our presence across countries.

About India Careers Malaysia Terms & Conditions Singapore
robo-img
Hisho & Kanri
Hello! How can we help?

We provide accounting, compliance,
and advisory services.

PSARA License

Run your security agency legally, guard by guard, state by state.

A PSARA License is the mandatory authorization issued under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 that lets you legally operate a private security business — deploying trained guards, bouncers, and armed personnel for corporate offices, residential societies, events, retail chains, and industrial sites. Without it, offering private security services is a punishable offence under the Act.

Every state's Controlling Authority verifies your company's credentials, your directors' antecedents, and your tie-up with a certified training institution before granting the license. Get it right the first time and you're clear to bid for corporate and government contracts across every district you're licensed for — get it wrong and applications get stuck in endless police-verification loops.

Talk to a PSARA Expert Compare License Types
0Security Agencies Licensed
0States & UTs Covered
0Avg. Approval Window
0Approval Success Rate
Controlling Authority Private Security Agency License
License CategoryState License
JurisdictionIndia
Validity5 Years
Status Verified
License Journey — Live Flow
Apply
Verify
Train
License
License Categories

Which PSARA license category fits your operations?

PSARA licenses are issued by jurisdiction and by the kind of security service you provide. Here's the full lineup we help agencies apply for, at a glance.

Single District License

Authorizes security operations within one district of a state — the entry point for agencies starting out in a single city or region.

Most Popular

Single State License

Permits deployment of guards across every district within one state, issued by that state's Controlling Authority under the Home Department.

Multi-State License

Lets a single agency operate across several states simultaneously — ideal for companies servicing pan-India corporate and retail clients.

Armed Guard Endorsement

An add-on approval permitting the agency to deploy licensed armed security personnel, subject to a valid Arms Act license for each guard.

Unarmed Guard License

Covers standard unarmed guarding services — the most common category for offices, residential complexes, and retail premises.

Women Security Personnel Wing

A dedicated approval for deploying trained women security guards, increasingly mandated for malls, hospitals, and residential societies.

Corporate & Industrial Security License

Tailored for agencies servicing factories, warehouses, and corporate campuses that need round-the-clock access control and patrolling.

Event & Bouncer Security License

Enables crowd-management and bouncer deployment for concerts, weddings, and large public gatherings under regulated supervision.

The Process

From application to license, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to start a security agency and holding an active PSARA License in hand.

1

Business Entity Formation

Incorporate your security agency as a company, LLP, partnership, or proprietorship — a PSARA license can only be issued to a registered legal entity.

2

Training Institute Tie-Up (MOU)

Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a state-recognized training institution that will impart the mandatory guard-training curriculum.

3

Antecedent Verification of Directors

Every director, partner, or proprietor undergoes a police character and antecedent check to confirm there's no disqualifying criminal record.

4

Application Filing (Form I)

We prepare and submit Form I along with the prescribed fee to the Controlling Authority of the state or states you intend to operate in.

5

Police Verification & Field Enquiry

The Controlling Authority forwards the application to local police for verification of the registered office and background checks.

6

Document Scrutiny & Clarifications

We track the file, respond to any queries or clarification requests, and ensure nothing stalls the application at the authority's desk.

7

Grant of PSARA License (Form II)

Once satisfied, the Controlling Authority issues your PSARA License in Form II — valid for five years and specific to the licensed jurisdiction.

8

Operational Compliance & Renewal

We help set up guard registers, uniform standards, and ID card issuance, then track your renewal window well before the five-year validity lapses.

Eligibility

Who can apply for a PSARA license?

Requirements vary slightly by state, but every Controlling Authority evaluates applicants against the same baseline criteria under the PSARA Act.

Registered Indian Entity

Applicant must be a company, LLP, partnership, or proprietorship registered and operating within India.

Clean Criminal Record

Directors, partners, or the proprietor must have no conviction for a criminal offence or moral turpitude in the past.

Qualified Principal Officer

A designated principal officer, typically aged 25 or above, often preferred with ex-armed forces or police service background.

Training Institute Agreement

A signed MOU with a recognized training institution to certify guards before deployment is mandatory at the time of application.

No Cancelled License History

The applicant entity or its promoters must not have had a previous PSARA license revoked or cancelled for violations.

Adequate Financial Standing

Sufficient paid-up capital or net worth to demonstrate the agency can meet payroll, uniforms, and statutory wage obligations for guards.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your PSARA license approval.

Certificate of Incorporation

Of the applicant company, LLP, or firm

ID & Address Proof

Aadhaar/PAN of all directors or partners

Affidavit of No Criminal Record

Self-declared, notarized affidavit

Training Institute MOU

Signed agreement for guard training

Antecedent Verification

Police clearance of directors/promoters

Registered Office Proof

Rent agreement, utility bill, or title deed

PAN & Income Tax Returns

Of the entity, for financial standing

Principal Officer's Credentials

Experience or service certificate

Why It's Worth It

What a PSARA license actually buys you

Beyond the legal formality, licensing changes what your security agency can do and how protected you are while doing it.

Legal Authorization to Operate

Operate without risk of penalty, seizure, or forced shutdown

Eligibility for Government Tenders

Bid for PSU and government security contracts requiring a valid license

Corporate Client Credibility

Enterprises and malls onboard only licensed security vendors

Multi-State Expansion

Scale operations into new districts and states under one license

Armed Guard Deployment

Unlock higher-value contracts requiring licensed armed personnel

Access to Bulk Contracts

Sign long-term guarding contracts with residential and industrial clients

Brand & Market Trust

A licensed agency builds long-term recognition in a regulated industry

Protection From Penalties

Avoid fines and imprisonment prescribed for unlicensed operation

After Licensing

Staying compliant, year after year

Getting the license is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your security agency in good standing with the Controlling Authority afterward.

Guard Register Maintenance

An updated register of every deployed guard, their training, and posting history.

Police Verification of New Guards

Every newly hired guard must undergo character and antecedent verification before deployment.

Uniform & ID Card Standards

Guards must wear prescribed uniforms and carry valid, agency-issued photo ID cards on duty.

Minimum Wages & EPF/ESI

Timely payment of statutory wages, provident fund, and ESI contributions for all guards.

Ongoing Training Compliance

Refresher training cycles maintained through the tied-up training institution.

License Renewal

Application for renewal filed with the Controlling Authority before the five-year validity lapses.

Why Hisho & Kanri

PSARA licensing handled by people who do this daily

We've filed enough security agency license applications across multiple states to know exactly where Controlling Authorities usually push back — and how to avoid it.

PSARA Specialists

Consultants who handle security-agency licensing across states every week.

Faster Approvals

Applications and police-verification paperwork filed without back-and-forth delays.

Transparent Pricing

Clear packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

Full Visibility

You see every filing, verification update, and status change, not just the final license.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through license grant and renewal.

Secure Documentation

Your directors' identity and company documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about PSARA License

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the mandatory authorization under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 that permits a business to legally provide private security services.

Any individual or entity that supplies security guards, bouncers, or armed personnel to businesses, residences, or events on a commercial basis.

A PSARA License is generally valid for five years from the date of issue and must be renewed before it lapses to continue operations.

Yes, if you apply for and are granted a multi-state license, which authorizes operations across all the states named in the application.

Typically 60 to 90 days once all documents are filed, though timelines vary by state depending on police verification turnaround.

Yes, a signed MOU with a state-recognized training institution is a mandatory requirement before the license application can be filed.

Operating a security agency without a valid PSARA License can attract imprisonment and monetary fines under the Act, along with forced closure.

Yes, every guard hired by the agency must undergo character and antecedent verification by local police before being deployed on duty.

Guard registers, uniform and ID card standards, minimum wage and EPF/ESI payments, ongoing training, and timely renewal — see the Compliance section above.

Because we handle security-agency licensing daily across multiple states, keep you informed at every verification stage, and stay on for compliance long after the license is granted.