Non-urgent government operations are closed December 24 to January 1, reopening January 2. See the list of services available during this time.
Licences available
Qualified security workers and investigators can complete new applications and renewals for their licences through registry agents.
These occupations are listed under the Security Service and Investigators Act and include:
- security guard
- loss prevention
- security alarm responder
- executive protection
- patrol dog handler
- private investigator
- locksmith
- automotive lock bypass worker
Participating registry agents can process both new applications and renewals. This includes a $9 service fee charged on top of normal licensing fees.
After you receive your temporary licence, a permanent licence will be mailed to you within 60 days.
Criteria
To get a temporary licence through a registry you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- have a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search
- provide your completed application or renewal forms
- provide all required documents
- licence renewal requests are only accepted 60 days or less before the licence expiry date
If you don’t meet these criteria, applications and renewals are still accepted by mail.
Participating registry agents
Pay the licensing fee at the registry agent – do not use the government online payment method.
There will be a $9 service charge at the registry agent.
Check this list regularly for updates. For hours of operation, contact the registry agent office.
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Astro Registry Services
Address
100-542 7 Street SLethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1CanadaGeo: 49.691525, -112.836962Contact
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Beiseker Registries
Address
312 6 StreetBeiseker, Alberta T0M 0G0CanadaGeo: 51.38421379656, -113.53518558847Contact
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Chestermere Lake Registry Services Inc.
Address
402, 100 Marina DriveChestermere, Alberta T1X 0A9CanadaGeo: 51.048809, -113.829168Contact
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Fort McMurray Vehicle Licensing & Registry
Address
300-10003 Biggs AvenueFort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1S4CanadaGeo: 56.726276, -111.384345Contact
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Northeast Registries Sunridge
Address
2766 32 Street NECalgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7CanadaGeo: 51.078647, -113.988272Contact
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Northeast Registries Taradale
Address
5120-5850 88 Avenue NECalgary, Alberta T3J 0Z7CanadaGeo: 51.132931, -113.94999Contact
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One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
Address
7, 5105 76A Street CloseRed Deer, Alberta T4P 3M2CanadaGeo: 52.30523, -113.815804Contact
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One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
Address
B 3440 50 AvenueRed Deer, Alberta T4N 3Y4CanadaGeo: 52.255361, -113.814648Contact
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Ponoka License and Registry
Address
1-4902 50 StreetPonoka, Alberta T4J 1R6CanadaGeo: 52.675608346047, -113.57702745767Contact
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Registry at South Trail Crossing
Address
66-4307 130 Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta T2Z 3V8CanadaGeo: 50.929359549741, -113.97223910161Contact
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Registry Express Inc.
Address
1841-1632 14 Avenue NWCalgary, Alberta T2N 1M7CanadaGeo: 51.065546, -114.102264Contact
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Registry on Wye Ltd.
Address
440-450 Ordze RoadSherwood Park, Alberta T8B 0C5CanadaGeo: 53.511396, -113.331115Contact
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Shawnessy Licence & Registry Ltd.
Address
124-250 Shawville Boulevard SECalgary, Alberta T2Y 2Z7CanadaGeo: 50.902608, -114.063295Contact
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The Licence Bureau on Kingsway
Address
672 Kingsway Avenue SEMedicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2X1CanadaGeo: 50.032697, -110.669233Contact