Licence required
You must be licensed to sell locksmith equipment and tools in Alberta.
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 a locksmith equipment sales worker licence.
Licensing
The locksmith equipment sales licensing fee is $100. Your licence is valid for 2 years.
The renewal process is the same as the initial application process.
Locksmith equipment sales workers can’t hold a second licence as a security service worker, locksmith 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.
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 locksmith equipment sales 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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Fill out all the forms in this package:
Application for Individual Licence
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.
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
Lost or stolen licences must be reported to Security Programs within 24 hours.
Step 1. Fill out the form
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Step 2. Submit the form
There are 2 ways to submit the form:
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]
Security Programs
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1