Overview
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
If you don’t meet these criteria, applications and renewals are still accepted by mail.
Participating registry agents
Check this list regularly for updates. For hours of operation, contact the registry agent office.
Calgary
Registry Express Inc.
Phone: 403-282-3820
Fax: 403-282-1223
Email: info@registryexpressinc.ca
1841, 1632 14 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1M7
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Shawnessy Licence & Registry Ltd.
Phone: 403-254-4222
Fax: 403-254-8596
Email: admin@shawnessyregistry.com
124, 250 Shawville Boulevard SE
Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2Z7
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Taradale Registry
Phone: 403-508-1105
505, 6520 Falconridge Boulevard NE
Calgary, Alberta T3J 3W6
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Edmonton
Registrations Are Us Limited
Phone: 780-448-2233
Toll free: 1-800-563-5295
Fax: 780-453-5629
16658 109 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 1C2
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Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray Vehicle Licensing & Registry
Phone: 780-790-0162
Fax: 780-790-1809
Email: info@fmvl.ca
300, 10003 Biggs Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1S4
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Lethbridge
Astro Registry Services
Phone: 403-320-6700
Toll free: 1-800-465-5242
Fax: 403-320-1962
Email: astro@astro-insurance.com
100, 542 7 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1
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Medicine Hat
AMA Agencies Ltd.
Alberta Motor Association
Phone: 403-527-8061
Toll free: 1-866-989-6370
Fax: 403-526-1097
2710 13 Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3PB
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The Licence Bureau on Kingsway
Phone: 403-527-2922
Fax: 403-527-2959
672 Kingsway Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2X1
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Red Deer
One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
Phone: 403-348-5200
Email: info@teamonestop.ca
B 3440 50 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3Y4
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One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
Phone: 403-341-7867
Fax: 403-348-5212
Email: info@teamonestop.ca
7, 5105 76A Street Close
Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3M2