Automotive lock bypass worker licence

Automotive only

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.

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.

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

Step 1. Records check

See your local police service website to find out how to get your documents.

All three searches are mandatory – no exceptions:

• criminal record check
• vulnerable sector search
• local police database search

For all classes of licences:

• your photo does not need to be signed on the back
• these details are important when applying for a police information check:
  • security services are designated as essential services
  • you must specify the employment type as 'security services' – regardless of licence class
  • ask for a print/mail copy of your results to attach to your application – if needed, police services can email results to [email protected]

Step 2. Fill out the forms

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

Step 4. Submit and pay for 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.

Pay the licensing fee and service charge at the registry:

• $100 security service licensing fee, and
• $9 service charge

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

Address:
Security Programs
Alberta Justice
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

Step 1. Fill out the form

Update to Individual Licence (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Step 2. Submit the form

There are 2 ways to submit the form:

Email

[email protected]

Mail

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

Contact

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Security Programs
Alberta Justice
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1