Overview

Automotive lock bypass workers fix automotive locks and open locked vehicles.

You must be licensed to work as an automotive lock bypass worker or to possess restricted lock pick tools in Alberta. Automotive lock bypass workers can’t work on any non-automotive locks.

Licences are issued under the Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.

Policy manual

Read the Security Programs Policy Manual for more information about an automotive lock bypass worker licence.

Licensing

The licensing fee is $100. Your licence is valid for 2 years.

The renewal process is the same as the initial application process.

Automotive lock bypass workers can’t hold a second licence as a security service worker or investigator.

Your individual licence is portable. This means your licence is still valid if you change employers or if you work for multiple employers.

Licensing exemptions

Some automotive and auto body professionals may qualify for a licensing exemption depending on the type of services they provide. For more information, contact Security Programs.

Eligibility

To apply for a licence you must:

  • be over 18 years old
  • be eligible to work in Canada
  • be fluent in English
  • have no criminal record
  • have no outstanding criminal charges
  • not be the subject of a criminal investigation

All automotive lock bypass workers must meet a specific English fluency standard. This is a level 5 benchmark according to the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.

Apply for or renew your licence

If you’re on a work or study permit, contact Security Programs for application and renewal steps.

Step 1. Get a criminal record check

Get a criminal record check and your photo signed at your local police station.

This check must include these elements:

  • criminal record
  • vulnerable sector
  • local database

You can’t submit your application without these original documents. These documents expire 90 days after they’ve been issued.

For more information about criminal record checks, including fees and processing times:

Step 2. Fill out the forms

Trouble opening PDF forms?

Fillable forms do not open on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save this form:

  1. Click on the PDF link to save it on your computer.
  2. Launch Adobe Reader.
  3. Open the PDF from within Adobe Reader. You can now fill and save your form.

Fill out all the forms in this package:

Application for Individual Licence (PDF, 569 KB)

Step 3. Gather your documents

When you apply, you’ll need to provide a photocopy of your Canadian photo ID.

You’ll also need to provide a current:

  • police information and criminal record check
  • passport-size colour photo signed on the back by the police service

Step 4. Choose your payment method

The automotive lock bypass worker licensing fee is $100.

There are 3 ways to make your payment:

Online

Make your payment online

 

Print and attach the receipt to your application as proof of payment.

Online payments will not be accepted for applications filled through registry agents.

In person

If you’re submitting your application through a registry agent, your payment must be made at that registry.

A $9 service charge will be added to the licence fee.

Find a registry agent that offers Security Programs licensing services

Mail

When submitting your application by mail, you can pay by:

  • certified business cheque
  • certified personal cheque
  • money order
  • bank draft
  • credit or debit online – attach the receipt to your mail application as proof of payment

All payments must be made out to the Government of Alberta.

Step 5. Submit your application

There are 2 ways to submit your application:

In person

Take your application and documents to a registry agent that offers Security Programs licensing services.

If your application is approved, you’ll get a temporary licence that’s valid for 60 days.

Mail

Mail your application, required documents and payment to:

Security Programs
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1

If your application is approved, you’ll get a temporary licence that’s valid for 60 days emailed to you.

After you apply

Your licence card will be mailed to the address in your application.

You must provide a photocopy of your licence card to your employer and carry the original with you while you’re working.

Change, cancel or report a licence

Follow the below steps to:

  • update your personal information
  • modify your licence class
  • cancel your licence
  • report a lost, stolen or destroyed licence

Lost or stolen licences must be reported to Security Programs within 24 hours.

Step 1. Fill out the form

Trouble opening PDF forms?

Fillable forms do not open on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save this form:

  1. Click on the PDF link to save it on your computer.
  2. Launch Adobe Reader.
  3. Open the PDF from within Adobe Reader. You can now fill and save your form.

Update to Individual Licence (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Step 2. Submit the form

There are 2 ways to submit the form:

Email

ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca

Mail

Security Programs
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1

Contact

Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca

Security Programs
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1