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 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. 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]

These documents expire 90 days after they have been issued.

Step 2. Fill out the forms

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Save the PDF form to your computer – click or right-click the link and download the form.
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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.

By mail

Send us your:

completed application form
required documents
payment or online payment receipt for:
- $100 security service licensing fee,

Pay the licensing fee with a (made payable to the Government of Alberta):

certified business cheque, or
certified personal cheque, or
money order, or
bank draft

or

Pay by credit or debit online:

print and mail the receipt with your completed application

Do not use this online payment if you are submitting your application at a registry agent.

Make your payment online

Address:
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

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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 and Solicitor General
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]