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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
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100, 542 7 Street SLethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1Geo: 49.691525, -112.836962Contact
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Beiseker Registries
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314A 6 StreetBeiseker, Alberta T0M 0G0Geo: 51.38455025581813, -113.53532434602225Contact
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Chestermere Lake Registry Services Inc.
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402, 100 Marina DriveChestermere, Alberta T1X 0A9Geo: 51.048809, -113.829168Contact
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Fort McMurray Vehicle Licensing & Registry
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300, 10003 Biggs AvenueFort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1S4Geo: 56.726276, -111.384345Contact
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Northeast Registries Sunridge
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2766 32 Street NECalgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7Geo: 51.078647, -113.988272Contact
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Northeast Registries Taradale
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5120 - 5850 88 Avenue NECalgary, Alberta T3J 0Z7Geo: 51.132931, -113.949990Contact
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One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
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7, 5105 76A Street CloseRed Deer, Alberta T4P 3M2Geo: 52.305230, -113.815804Contact
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One Stop Licence Shop Ltd.
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B 3440 50 AvenueRed Deer, Alberta T4N 3Y4Geo: 52.255361, -113.814648Contact
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Registry Express Inc.
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1841, 1632 14 Avenue NWCalgary, Alberta T2N 1M7Geo: 51.065546, -114.102264Contact
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Registry on Wye Ltd.
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440-450 Ordze RoadSherwood Park, Alberta T8B 0C5Geo: 53.511396, -113.331115Contact
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Shawnessy Licence & Registry Ltd.
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124, 250 Shawville Boulevard SECalgary, Alberta T2Y 2Z7Geo: 50.902608, -114.063295Contact
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The Licence Bureau on Kingsway
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672 Kingsway Avenue SEMedicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2X1Geo: 50.032697, -110.669233Contact
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